Quiet week! Even our 52nd anniversary went by without much celebrating...Covid-19 kept us from going out to dine [this is the first time we didn't paint the town in all those years! Definitely a year for the memory book in so many ways, for so many of us.] As far as birding goes this week, it's been kinda quiet. I've done my habitual walking in the morning, but to change the pace, AND SCENERY, I've chosen different areas to traverse and tally my steps. Some days, I just walked downtown...the concrete jungle, and there I'm lucky to see a grackle or two along the streets/sidewalks. A few days I ventured to a city park, and on Sunday I drove to the islands. On the islands, this is what I spotted in different areas of the fishing village, Port Aransas and Mustang Island on that day...
BLACK and WHITE WARBLER
photo taken: The Willows
habitat map: Warbler
Length: 5 inches
Wingspan: 8.5 inches
PURPLE GALLINULE
photos taken: Leonabelle Refuge
habitat map: Gallinule
Length: 14 inches
Wingspan: 17 inches
INDIGO BUNTING [female]
photo taken: The Willows
habitat map: Bunting
Length: 5.5 inches
Wingspan: 8-9 inches
AMERICAN REDSTART
photo taken: The Willows
habitat map: Redstart
Length: 5 inches
Wingspan: 8 inches
YELLOW WARBLER
photo taken: Charlie's Pasture
habitat map: Warbler
Length: 5 inches
Wingspan: 8 inchees
BROWN PELICAN
photo taken: Leonabelle Refuge
habitat map: Pelican
Length: 50 inches
Wingspan: 82 inches
GRACKLE [juvenile]
photo taken: Leonabelle Refuge
habitat map: Grackle
Length [adult]: 11-13 inches
Wingspan [adult]: 17-19 inches
NORTHERN GANNET [at Rehabilitation ARK -injured]
photo taken: Mustang Island [Science Institute]
habitat map: Gannet
Length: 36 inches
Wingspan: 72 inches
AMERICAN AVOCET
photos taken: Leonabelle Refuge
habitat map: Avocet
Length: 18 inches
Wingspan: 30-35 inches
Those Participating this week:
A Quiet Corner
Birds Seen in Europe and Africa
Traveler In Me
Image in ing
Bird Watching Nana
Betty Crow
Liz Needle
Linda, Virginia, USA
Travel With Birds [no hyperlink]
Jean at So Not Organized
The Early Birder
Linda aka Crafty Gardener
Phil UK
Eileen
Lea's Menagerie
Lavender Dreams
That's sad to see an injured bird...and one so beautiful! I've never seen a Purple Gallinule with that much color...so beautiful! I have been able to get out on some different trails this week and that's been fun. Happy Anniversary to you both! I'm sure you had a nice evening together! Happy weekend!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a great collection of birds. I hope the Gannett will be OK. It is hard to pick a favorite, they are all beautiful photos. Happy belated Anniversary! Thanks for hosting. Have a happy weekend!
Anni, just wanted to stop back and say thank you for linking up your post today at Saturday's Critters. I hope your day is great!
ReplyDeleteLove the gallinule, never seen one before and the pelican photo is great. Happy belated anniversary, yes, this certainly is a different year for celebrating events.
ReplyDeleteThe birds are awesome today!! The little Warbler looks like a Wren, so cute! And the Redstart is gorgeous! Those are my favorites. I have never seen either in reality.
ReplyDeleteI love your American Avocet. The colours are fantastic.
ReplyDeleteHappy Belated Anniversary! It is certainly a memorable year for celebrations. Your young grackle is cute, looks nothing like the annoying bird it'll become. Love the Redstart. Had one around here a few years ago but haven't seen one in a long time. Hope you have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteSome outstanding pictures and sincere congratulations on fifty-two years. That is quite an accomplishment!
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ReplyDeleteThey are all so beautiful! The PURPLE GALLINULE is such a beautiful color. Its beak and body shape remind me of the Sora.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful birds! Thanks for hosting and stay safe.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary Anni. And you showed my favourite warbler, the Black and White. What a stunner. It's good to hear that you're getting out, even if it is to walk on concrete. We can get out banding now. It's looking better for everyone. Have a great Sunday 😊
ReplyDeleteto many favorites today to list them.. they are all perfectly wonderful
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary! I enjoyed seeing the warblers, especially the back and white. The last shot of the avocet is amazing! They sure are beautiful. Hope you have a wonderful week ahead!
ReplyDeleteHello. Wonderful serie of birds. I like all these photos. Stay safe!
ReplyDeleteThese are pretty captures of pretty feathered beauties. I am sure its a delight being able to sight and photograph them :)
ReplyDeleteBelated Happy Anniversary, yes times are certainly different at the moment!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful selection of birds, you are lucky to have places close by that you can go and see the various species. Love the American Redstart, quite different to ours.
Thanks for hosting. Keep well, Diane
Hey Anni, hoping you are doing well!! I have to THANK YOU for the photo of the female Indigo Bunting. I have never seen a female!! Yes, the male passes through but I have never noticed a female probably because I had no idea what they look like...LOL!...:)jp
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