Lately, tho I cherish having the opportunity to be so close, I have begun to notice that birds in the wild, in MY area, allow birders to get closer to them before flying off to a 'more safe' area! I don't know if that's a good thing...to me, they're becoming too trusting. Heck, I don't trust human behavior!!!! Anyway, the other day, while out walking, I came upon a hawk [which I've not ID'd yet] that did not even think about flying away. And I was able to stand directly under it and just a couple feet below its perch!! I walked around, stopped and photographed...it was NOT injured, perhaps a juvenile, and it was nibbling on tree bark, so if anyone knows why that behavior in particular, let me know....to help with digestion? What? Other than that, there was no implication of anything out of the ordinary as it watched me watch it. Oh yes, and the too trusting moorhens a few weeks back were on the boardwalk right beside me, as is the ibis featured below, in the tree just above my head no more than a yard-length away... which I share this week
But first, a set of 'love birds'....
MONK PARAKEETS
photos taken: West Guth Park
habitat map: Parakeet
...a family trio
CRESTED CARCARCA [two adults and one juvenile]
photo taken: Mustang Island Highway
habitat map: Caracara
...a morning hunter
EASTERN KINGBIRD
photos taken: Leonabelle Refuge
habitat map: Kingbird
...close up and personal
WHITE IBIS
photos taken: Paradise Pond [which was completely dry because of drought]
habitat map: Ibis
....addendum:
Upon going through guide books, I have narrowed my ID for the hawk that was so docile and subdued. And they HAVE often been sighted in the area where I spotted it. Correct me if I'm wrong:
BROAD WINGED HAWK [juvenile?]
photos taken: Rose Hill
habitat map: Hawk
The Broad-winged Hawk is the smallest of the North American Buteos. They are generally found near forest edges and clearings. During migration, thousands may congregate along ridge lines and coastlines or other locations with favorable wind conditions. Relatively tame, Broad-winged Hawks can often be approached more closely than most hawks
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Hello, Anni! Your closeup photos of the birds are beautiful. I love the Parakeets and the Caracara. Great shots of the Kingbird, Ibis and the Hawk. I have not seen the Broad winged Hawk except for high in the sky. Great post, thanks for hosting. Have a great day and happy weekend.
ReplyDeleteThe birds in love are so cute 💛 A goshawk has visited my garden a few times and also some smaller hawk, so thrilling. But my camera lacks the right objectives. Your bird photos are stunning, all of them.
ReplyDeleteYou NAILED the hawk I.D.! Wonder why this kind are so much more tame than others? Your Ibis photos are brilliant!! Especially the first two, they are kind of hilarious! They make me smile.
ReplyDeleteI have a Broad-winged Hawk today, too - an adult. Don't know what the juveniles look like. I identified it by its much smaller size than the Red-tailed Hawks I usually see here. How exciting to find a new bird!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend!
Isn't that neat that Lea featured one of these hawks too! It seems to happen to me a lot! Love the sweet love birds. And since I walk in a preserve, I notice birds and animals aren't quite as scared of humans. The deer I've seen lately are downright curious! Love your sightings this week. Happy weekend!
ReplyDeletei find the birds at my feeders to be quite docile and curious, they don't fly off like they use to. they have gotten use to seeing us move around and me hanging out the window, lucky for me!!
ReplyDeletethe love birds are so cute, they are sporting beautiful colors. i enjoy seeing the white ibis, i don't see them here!! i hope you have a lovely weekend!!!
Wow, you have some lovely shots...glad someone could identify the hawk. I am the world's worst at hawk ID. I loved all of these.
ReplyDeleteJust amazed at how close you can get.....adore the love birds!
ReplyDeleteGolly, the birds in my patch are not accustomed to seeing humans. Even the mockingbirds give me a wide berth! Never had seen a photo of an ibis at that perspective-- very nice! I have never seen a Broad-winged Hawk perched so nicely-- only flying over when it is easier to identify and separate from the Red-shouldered hawks, which you bird is definitely not! Nice feather detail on the immature Broadwing. Had a busy day and late to the computer but did see my first Eastern Kingbird of the season this morning.
ReplyDeleteThese shots are super. I don't know how you do it. Awesome! Have a great Sunday!
ReplyDeletethose sweet little lovebirds melted my heart.. so precious and pretty.... I usually like ugly birds, but for some reason I do not care for ibis... and our yard is full of them and also the neighborhood. beautiful bird shots once a gain.
ReplyDeleteIt is quite sad, really, that we should lament the fact that birds have become more confiding around humans. It is for certain that interaction with humans has generally not had good outcomes for wild creatures of any kind.
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