Portraits of Birds
NORTHERN CARDINAL (M) –CARDINALIS CARDINALIS
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Black-necked Stilt
© HJ Ruiz – Avian101
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Crowds?
Regardless of what place in the world, when I see great conglomeration of birds, it’s very exciting to me. The show of unity and organization is quite stimulating…at least for me. However, I’ll be honest with you, I do not feel the same way when I’m at Central Station NY or at a political reunion.
For almost a week I’ve been battling a head cold and bronchial cough. It’s been years that I haven’t had one like this. The week before we got the heavy rains we had pollen up the kazoo (pardon my French). My wife’s SUV is black and she parks it in our drive, well, that vehicle looked more yellow or greenish yellow than black for the amount of pollen we had. While I’m writing this post, I’m feeling much better than last night. Good!
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© HJ Ruiz – Avian101
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Look Outside my Window!
Seems like our weather is beginning to cooperate by giving us full days of delicious warm temperatures. I was out doing some trimming of high grasses and the whole exercise felt very good. I still have some vestiges of a nasty cold and cough.
Welcome my friends, let’s enjoy the view from my window. Look at the svelte Northern Mockingbird on the deck’s handrail, he looks so strong and alert, quite an athlete considering all the brilliant skills he has.
Perched on a branch is a female Brown-headed Cowbird, she is part of a small group of that species. She’s waiting and getting ready to go to the feeder.
The male Red-winged Blackbird on top of that bird house is enjoying the rain water from that red bowl. These species are frequent visitors at the moment. Great looking birds with a gorgeous plumage.
Look up top-right, that’s a male House Finch, he’s got a bright red plumage of an adult. He seems to be strong and healthy, most likely head of a new family. Nice bird.
Hey! Look who’s here! An adult European Starling (yellow bill) looking perfectly groomed and fully adorned with a multicolored plumage. Is he looking for a mate in my backyard?
© HJ Ruiz – Avian101
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