H.J. Ruiz – Avian101 – Page 581 – "My Backyard Visitors" – All about birds

Close Friends

WOOD DUCK (M)

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One day last week, we had a very foggy and gray morning. For a little while it was impossible to see my backyard due to the dense fog that embraced my house. Then it moved away from the house a few feet and I took the opportunity to shoot some pictures of birds that I couldn’t see before while in the fog. They were not ideal conditions for a photo session but I did fine to capture some of the fog…and the birds in it!

The fog remained for about three hours and then dissipated leaving everything damp and cool.

I was pleased to see how well birds handle flying through the fog without much difficulty. Now we have entered a cold wave when temperature drops to the low 30º F after midnight and stays cold until noon. Less than two weeks ago we were sweating with high 90º.s and now this! Whaaaat?

Photo Gallery

Carolina Chickadee

Northern Cardinal (F)

Carolina Chickadee

Brown Thrasher

Carolina Chickadees

European Starling

Brown-headed Cowbirds (M&F)

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Look Outside my Window!

It’s great to have you here, you’re welcome! So you know, last Sunday early morning the temperature was 34º F, quite cool for this time of October in Georgia, I’m sure that low temperatures like that one will precipitate the coloration and hence the fall of foliage in our area. If you look to your right you’ll be able to see an European Starling, I am surprise that they haven flown away yet like every year. One thing that will be different this year is the migration schedules for birds because of variation of weather patterns.

I’ve seen so many Carolina Chickadees lately, look to your left now! They are very active taking seeds to storage for an approaching Winter. That could mean a harsh or long cold season ahead, Who knows? These little birds are hard workers and dedicated to their survival.

Look to your farther left! Can you see it? That is a male Red-winged Blackbird, I thought they were gone already! He’s here alone, hmm…rare. He must be late or lagging behind, I do notice that his plumage shows he’s still young and non-breeding. Maybe he’s just getting some food and will catch up with his flock soon. Bon Voyage young fellow!

Note: This is just a graphic report of my dear cardinal missing a leg, I call him my “War Vet” He’s in good health and furthermore he stands tall and with honor. Be blessed!