H.J. Ruiz – Avian101 – Page 765 – "My Backyard Visitors" – All about birds

Treated by a Quack!

Being at the park with Lucy and Tyler was great because it gave me the opportunity to shoot some pictures by the pond while they went to the playground.

There’s a variety of ducks and geese that love to share this large pond. Among these are the Crested Duck which I found one hanging out with Pekin Ducks. I had to shoot some pictures again because they amuse me so much.

The previous time I was at that pond months ago, I saw a group of these ducks and unfortunately in this occasion I found only one.

Tyler had brought some pieces of bread to feed the ducks. He imitates them at their calls and his quacks sound just like one more duck! That is by itself a treat for me. Hey… It’s like I was treated by a quack!

Text and photographs © H.J. Ruiz – Avian 101

Tags: birds, Crested Duck, nature, photography, photos of birds

Tra-La-Laaa!

Today is a sunny and fairly warm day. My backyard is quiet and all feeders are filled, nothing is going on. I got bored of waiting for birds. Only a bunch of hungry (what’s new?) Mourning Doves showed up and began gobbling up all seeds.

I decided to wait for noon and then Lucy, Tyler and I went to a park where a large nice pond usually attract ducks or geese. The park is large and has playgrounds and other amenities for kids as well for adults.

For me it offers the opportunity to shoot some pictures of birds.

This post features a female Mallard enjoying the refreshing water like a good duck! Enjoy!

Text and photographs © H.J. Ruiz – Avian 101

Tags: birds, Mallard, nature, photography, photos of birds

Happy Company

I’m happy that one of my all-time favorites the Carolina Chickadees is still active round the backyard.

These birds are not only small and beautiful, furthermore, brave and very protective of their nests. I’ve seen them stand-up to much larger birds just because they got too close to their nest… and chase them away! I enjoy seeing these vivacious birds flying back and forth picking seeds from the feeders or watching how they crack open the sunflower seeds_ they’re experts doing it!

I’m posting a set of 6 recent photos for you, next: