H.J. Ruiz – Avian101 – Page 735 – "My Backyard Visitors" – All about birds

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Indigo Bunting (M)

Mottled Duck

Franklin’s Gull

Gray Catbird

Ruddy Duck

Mallard (F)

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It’s been very nice to have a couple of soothing days, without rain, without wind or ice. I’m aware that we are not over with the season yet obviously, but especially now I need a break to deal with a case of cold and cough.

As to what birds is concerning, they come and eat well all day long, these of course are the same birds local residents of my backyard, birds that prefer to stay put and avoid migration instead they brave Winter in situ. They eat more that ever!

I haven’t scheduled any trips nor outings this month but I believe that February will be better time.

Until then I have a large bird photos archive to select some good shots. Enjoy!

American Robin

Northern Mockingbird

Northern Cardinal

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Shooting Pictures Early

This morning I shot some pictures earlier than usual, while the sun was still below the tree line, I did the shooting having the sun in front of me. Not easy to get shots but not impossible either. I know that under those light conditions the light readings are erratic but it can produce interesting results.

The weather has moderated quite a bit, I know that last night we had rain and this morning and everything outside was soaked. Later this morning the deck was dried, there’s a slight soothing breeze and feels warmer… that’s great!

At home all of us have cough and we taken cold medicine. Nothing serious but I don’t like it!

Next, some pictures I shot this morning. Enjoy!