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Migration Time

We are at a time of the season that is of great importance for most birds, I referring to their annual migration. By now many of them have already begun their flight from areas of the north in direction to a number of zones of the south. Many of these birds fly for thousands of miles with very few stops before reaching their destinations. These migrations are done collectively and are navigated instinctively.

The migrations are not done by the totality of birds though, there are many other species that stay locally and brave the wintry elements without any problems.

Personally I have seen several species that nested in my backyard through the winter. Birds such as:

– Mourning Dove
– Carolina Chickadee
– Northern Mockingbird
– Field Sparrow
– Northern Cardinal
– Carolina Wren
– White-throated Sparrow
– American Crow
– Cooper’s Hawk
– House Finch
– Song Sparrow

I went to a terrific store for the first time (Tractor’s Supplies) and I found a blend of seeds for all birds $ 5.00 cheaper than Sam’s Club! (40 lb.) bags. While I was there I met a couple of ladies buying seeds also and we talked about birds they get by their horse ranch. When they found out about my Blog, one of the ladies has a granddaughter that studies Photography and she’s trying to decide what type of subjects she could specialize into. The lady asked for my blog address immediately. Nice people!

For today’s post I have some pictures that are from the beginning of Autumn. Enjoy!

Brown-headed Cowbird (M)

Brown-headed Cowbird (F)

Red-winged Blackbird (M)

Red-winged Blackbird (F)

House Finch (M)

House Finch (F)

Text and photographs © HJ Ruiz – Avian 101

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Panoramic View of Birds

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Brown Pelican and Terns —- Click on image to see enlargement –

© HJ Ruiz – Avian101

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Cold and Windy Days!

The weather temperature has been decreasing as days approach winter new month. Multicolored leaves have hit the ground by now in most places the wind and rain have dispersed good part of the leaves to complete the natural cycle of autumn. By the time that trees are stripped of their leaves the cold temperatures of winter will be onset.

Migratory birds will be gone also, they will be flying south to their migratory areas of their preference or tradition. Right now, many birds have departed from my area and I see only a few that will be nesting locally and remain through winter.

I hardly see any birds lately due to the weather conditions, however I still refill all feeders every morning, I find them empty believe it or not. I have discovered a family of chipmunks that shares the spoils with Mourning Doves, Northern Mockingbirds and Carolina Chickadees. I’ve seen many American Crows lately but they limit themselves to forage on the ground for invertebrates or insects.

Due to the conditions mentioned above, I’m posting about subjects from my last vacation to Florida.

Next, I bring you photos of a fine bird: The Snowy Egret. Enjoy!