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I thought I’d share some of the birds I’ve seen the last couple of weeks.
Starting with a little Pygmy Nuthatch. It was flying to and from its nest the hole in a tree trunk you can sort of see behind it.
A female Downy Woodpecker who was cold that morning. It was 15 degrees F when we started birding. She didn’t move from that tree for the longest time.
Another morning I had the pleasure of viewing a posing Cooper’s Hawk. Look at that tail!
Then it showed off its wing.
Then it flew showing off its wing span.
Last but not least, I saw the pair of Bald Eagles in their tree near my house on my way out last week. He was obscured by all the branches, but she was up high and in the open. I had to stop for a photo of her.
That’s all I have for you this week. I may be late getting to your posts and blogs this morning as I’m birding with my bird group.
More to come…
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Awesome shots of our feathered friends!!!
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Thank you so much, Denise!
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Love your bird photos! The nuthatch looks so familiar! I can only dream of seeing something so big as a hawk. I had to scroll down to leave a comment on this post! Congratulations on all the comments – the pictures are truly wonderful!
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Thank you so much, Ilze! I’m glad you enjoyed seeing these images of the birds I’ve seen recently.
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Yes, they did! Did you see my last post 🙂 It has my favorite bird in it!
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I think I did. The one that got away with some food? I’m still having issues commenting on some blogs. I’m sorry!
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A lot of users are starting to write that they have problems. Some of them say, they need to login again and then it’s working.
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😢Re logging in doesn’t always work for me. Using the reader is the best option I’ve found.
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The Coopers Hawk looked like it was showing off for you! Great shots! I see one of these hawks every once in a while at the lake. I like that you were able to show the little tree nest of the Nuthatch. They move so quick I have a hard time finding any nests. All your photos are amazing!
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That Cooper’s Hawk was fun to watch. I got lucky that morning with the Nuthatch. They are hard to follow they’re so fast! Thank you so much, Jill!
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Deborah!!! You have outdone yourself. These are among your very best photos. Big wow!
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Oh, thank you so much, Jennie!! I’m going to float all day on this comment. 🥰
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I’m so glad, Deborah. It’s all true!
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Absolutely fabulous captures and sightings, Deborah. I’ve never seen a Pygmy Nuthatch, they aren’t on the east coast, what a cutie! Those are some lovely Cooper’s shots, capturing all those patterns and details, well done! I’m a braker for an eagle in a close tree too, always time for a couple quick shots before moving on hehe. I hope you had a great birding day too 🤩
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Thank you so much, Donna! It was a good birding day. 48 species sighted and yesterday I got 55 species sighted. 😊
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Woohoo, impressive counts! Things quiet here last couple days due to high winds, so all my birds are tucked into shelter. I did go in search, for the 5th time, for a rare Barnacle Goose 1.5 hrs from me. Rode all around the area, back and forth, where it was day before in a Canada Geese flock. Gave up and went to the creek it was in last week, and BINGO found it with my scope! Too far for photo darn it, but I’ll take the lifer. 😊
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WOOT!! Yes, on the lifer! 💃 Have you thought about a digiscoping kit for your cell phone or camera so you can get those shots that are really far out with your scope? I don’t have a scope so I’ve not, but it looks impressive.
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I actually did buy a kit few months ago and was having some issues on using it comfortably. I actually pulled it back out couple weeks ago before going to the ocean inlets and was trying again, but gave up rather quickly, because I didn’t have the time at the moment. It’s still sitting out on the table, to try once again when I can spend a good hour or so of playing with it.
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Hopefully, you can get that hour soon playing with it out the back door. Show me the way! 🥰
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excellent 👍👍👍👍 🥰🥰🥰
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Thank you so much!
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Absolutely stunning pictures!
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Thank you so much, Pit!
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Handsome feathered friends stopping by your camera this week. Love the first one.
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Thank you so much, Judy! I’m glad you liked that little Pygmy Nuthatch. They’re adorable.
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Sensational images Deborah. I love your Nuthatch and Hawk shots they are brilliant captures. The first image is so cute, and the hawk with its classic beautiful plumage, is so gorgeously stunning. Well dome my friend, a beautiful post.
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Thank you so much, Ashley! I’m glad you liked the Cooper’s Hawk, and the little Pygmy Nuthatch. They’re so cute!
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Wow. Spectacular photos, Deborah.
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Thank you so much, John!
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You have the most amazing winged friends, Deborah. They seem to pose, even preen, for you!!!
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Thank you so much, Rebecca! I’m so happy you like them too. Sometimes they are so cooperative. 😊
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Absolutely splendid, Deborah. Hugs.
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Thank you so much, Teagan! Hugs, 🤗
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Well, those are wonderful catches. The woodpecker indeed looks cold. 🙂 The hawk is really showing off! And then the bald eagle – one can’t think of a better symbol of a country. (I guess the Netherlands would have to have a cow. But imagine a cow up in the trees looking all confused. Not much heroism. 🙂 )
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LOL! You’re too funny! Thank you so much, Peter! That Hawk was a show off, but I’m not mad about it. 😊
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Very beautiful photos!! ❤️😊❤️
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Thank you so much, John!
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You are welcome, Deborah, have a great weekend!
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Thank you so much, you too!
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The Downy Woodpecker is about as cute as a birdie can be. Lovely photo, even if she looks a tad cold.
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Thank you so much, Ally! It was so cold it stayed there for a long time! I was snapping away and it didn’t move. I hope it warmed up by late morning.
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Lovely, all!
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Thank you so much, Marina!
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I so very much enjoyed these photos of the birds, Deborah. Chilly days for you and the birds! Loved seeing the pygmy nuthatch (what a find), the Cooper’s poses and the exquisite female bald eagle.
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Thank you so much, Jet! I’m so glad you liked seeing what birds I’ve been seeing lately. The Pygmy Nuthatch was a treat. I don’t see them too often.
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A lovely set, Deborah! We don’t see the Pygmy Nuthatch here, what a sweet bird 😊
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Thank you so much, Belinda!! I don’t see the Pygmy Nuthatch too often myself so it was a treat!
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The cold may have deterred the birds more than it deterred you.
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That’s true! 😊
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WordPress didn’t want to let me like this post, Deborah, but I really do. The photos are great. I love the sequence with the Coopers Hawk. We have one around here. They are beautiful. I love that shot you got of his wings, in the tree and while taking off. Mrs. Baldy is beautiful. I love seeing the downy woodpeckers. Thanks for sharing these.
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Thank you for stopping by the blog to see the images Dan! I’m so glad you liked seeing them!
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Wonderful photos, Deborah. It’s amazing what can be created with a good long lens and lots of patience. The little downy woodpecker sure does look cold.
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It was so cold! I was cold. I hope it warmed up by noon. Thank you so much, Linda!
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