H.J. Ruiz – Avian101 – Page 567 – "My Backyard Visitors" – All about birds

Close Friends

Magnificent Frigatebird

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Better Birding – Book Review

Better Birding -Tips, Tools & Concepts for the Field

Authors: George L. Armistead & Brian L. Sullivan

Book Review:

“One of the most important parts of being a birder is getting a quick idea of what kind of bird is he/she getting on sight and determine the ID immediately. The seasoned birders get to be very thorough based on their own experience earned through the years.

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Of course, they also learn certain technique, know-how and process to reach the desired results. The authors of this book are both extremely qualified to convey a series of procedures, tips and tools to make a good birder in less time. They have written a guide that will simplify the sometimes tough task of being a birder on the field. In all different locations and situations. page after page of pure and comprehensive instructions with examples and in detail. I’m sure that after reading this book you’ll feel more inclined to follow advise and improve your birder explorations. The authors have shared their years of study and experiences condensed to important tips for the birder”

Review by: H.J. Ruiz – Avian101.wordpress.com – December 16th, 2015

This book is published by Princeton University Publishing

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Look Outside my Window!

For some time already…I think there’s a conspiracy to keep me from shooting pictures!

You must be getting curious about this already…Conspiracy? Let me explain, there’s a list of things that qualify as part of a “Conspiracy”:

Every time I get ready to shoot some pictures these has prevented me from doing it!

– My wife’s car got a flat tire.
– It’s freezing outside and everything is frozen, including seed. No birds on sight.
– We “have” to go shopping. (Imperative) Says the Mrs.
– Weather warms up and rain starts and it rains, and rains, more…stop! stop!.
– Rain finally subsides but the backyard is wet, muddy, a total mess of seeds, etc. Yuk!.
– The day is dark, too gray to do anything with a camera.
– Winds coming from the west or midwest blow hard and tornado warnings are in effect.
– It was cold and humid now is warmer and the dense fog sticks like molasses and those conditions are not so nice to shoot pictures.

Now, you don’t get the idea that someone is conspiring against me?…

By the way, thanks for being so patient with me. Look who’s there to greet you, non other that the new Sheriff in town: Northern Mockingbird, this one is a young and impetuous bird, he’s a rookie, very zealous about his territory and the birds that are in it. I’m keeping an eye on him because he might deter new species from visiting my feeders.

Look up there, a family of House Finches are waiting for their turn to get their meals. They are the most well mannered bunch at time of their meals. Good for them!

See that gorgeous looking lady on the left, she’s a Northern Cardinal and apparently is hungry too! She is young and strong, I’m sure that she will become a great mother in a few months later.

Note: This time I show you a great little bird, enjoying a delicious peanut full of nutrients for being in good shape when the cold Winter days arrive. Bon appetite my friend!