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Panoramic View of Birds

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American Goldfinch – Panoramic – Click to enlarge

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Young’uns

Now is a good time to post about the new generation of birds that are currently residents of my backyard. I’m referring to the various species that have made my backyard their habitat.

These birds are now the constant companions of their parents at the feeders and learning “the ropes”, everything that will help them survive in this world of competition.

Believe me, it’s fun to see how they sharpen their skills and how soon they are par with the rest of birds. One thing I should mention, they are fast learners. Seems like the rule is “learn or die”.

Today, I bring you samples photos of some of the “young’uns”!

Red-winged Blackbird

House Finch

Northern Mockingbird

Song Sparrow

Northern Cardinal

Carolina Chickadee

Brow-headed Cowbird

Common Grackle

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I’m having fun shooting after breakfast lately. My strategy is that if I refill the feeders immediately after I’m done with breakfast I run to get my camera ready and just keep my eyes open for the influx of birds that show up from all sides. At about that time they all are hungry and don’t mind my presence so much. Some birds only feed for 3 or four minutes and fly away while others can hang out for hours.

This time I had a Chipping Sparrow for what it seemed long time and gave a great opportunity to shoot a bunch of pictures. In the past it has been hard to shoot because he wouldn’t stay for very long.

He’s my featured bird today!

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Carolina Wren

After quite a while a Carolina Wren showed up in my backyard! I was happy to see this bird again even if it was for only a few minutes. Despite the short time I had the opportunity to shoot some photos.

Unfortunately at that moment the feeding area was too busy with other birds and the wren felt intimidated and left in a hurry. Perhaps he might decide to return later, for one, it would please me greatly to be able to shoot more pictures and observe his behavior.