H.J. Ruiz – Avian101 – Page 774 – "My Backyard Visitors" – All about birds

Nectar and Pirouettes

These little creatures are the most delightful I’ve ever seen, I’m referring to the Ruby-throated Hummingbirds!

They’re so tiny and gracious birds that captivate my heart. Now they are in the area and come to get some nectar from my feeder at different times. I love to see them fly snooping around everywhere. I have fun and lots of patience when I photograph them trying to keep up with their speed and pirouettes they love to perform.

Today I got some more pictures for you of this beauty!

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

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Northern House Wren

I was elated when I saw the bird land on my deck! The Northern House Wren; my thought immediately was that of a Carolina Wren, then I noticed the lack of the lighter color eyebrow and struck me with a feeling of surprise and happiness. I had previously photographed the Southern House Wren while on my trip to Peru last February.

The House Wren is usually divided into three distinct subspecies groups and one or several distinct island-endemic subspecies. Some or all of these are often considered distinct species.

Northern House Wren, Troglodytes (aedon) aedon group – Canada to southern USA
Brown-throated Wren, Troglodytes (aedon) brunneicollis group – southern USA and central ranges of Mexico
Cozumel Wren, Troglodytes (aedon) beani – Cozumel Island off the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico
Southern House Wren, Troglodytes (aedon) musculus group – southern Mexico, Central and South America

NOTE: I’m certainly proud to present you the USA version of this species. I will not consider the subspecies as a new addition to my Bird List.

Text excerpts © Wikipedia — Text and photographs © H.J. Ruiz – Avian 101

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Panoramic View of Birds

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Northern cardinal (F) – Click to see enlargement

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House Finch Update

I wrote a post on July 11, 2013 about a yellow House Finch that visited my backyard. Well, today’s post is a kind of update on this bird, he came back and I could snap a few pictures, he has grown and looks strong and yellow.

It pleases me greatly when I can see a particular bird return to my backyard, normally, very seldom you see birds return after a period of time that can be recognizable.

It’s different when they nest locally and you can actually see them daily and even name them e.g. “Wonder Boy”