These past couple weeks, there has a lot of birding from the car since a few light frosty mornings [with temps in the mid 30's to freezing]. Factoring in the humidity here, and other days foggy and wet; it's kept me inside the vehicle when I DID go out. On good days, it's been chilly in the morning, but nice and sunny enough to be out walking the park trails and coming upon the ponds with water fowl, and seeing birds in flight out in the fields...groups of dozens together, some couples, some individuals. These were seen recently at Oso Bay Wetlands, Bazemore Park, Paradise Pond, and Lakeview Park...
SANDHILL CRANES
Habitat map: Cranes
NORTHERN HARRIER
Habitat map: Harrier
WHITE IBIS
Habitat map: Ibis
YELLOW BELLIED SAPSUCKER [junvenile]
Habitat map: Sapsucker
HOODED MERGANSER [1st image, male and female]
Habitat map: Merganser
I love that male Hooded Merganser. Looks quite comical. Have a great Weekend Anni.
ReplyDeleteHello, Anni!
ReplyDeleteThe Sandhill Cranes are one of my favorites today, they are always neat to see. I like Mergansers and the Northern Harrier, great sightings and photos. It is very cold here too, we may have some snow tomorrow. Thank you for hosting! Have a great day and a happy weekend.
Great shots Anni. That's a lot of Sandhill Cranes all together. I don't think I've ever seen them in such a large group before.
ReplyDeleteI do love those cranes, these are beautiful. but then all your bird pics are gorgeous. we are having the bright sun and cold mornings but warming up to 70 or a little higher. perfect weather for me. i bought a computer, if i disapear, i will be back
ReplyDeleteReally enjoyed the photos of the sandhill cranes! Hope it warms up for you soon, we're in for more cold and rain/snow before we see our next warmup. I don't mind too much as it tends to bring my birds to the feeders. Have a great rest of your weekend!
ReplyDeleteWe haven't seen a Northern Harrier in such a long time! They are neat birds with that owl face. And I love the Mergansers! We've had more winter weather than usual here in FL this year too. But tomorrow should be in the 70s so we'll be out and about. Enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteYour Sandhill Cranes look splendidly handsome, Anni, and of course you also have Whooping Cranes wintering in South Texas so you are well blessed!
ReplyDeleteOh those Sandhill Cranes, Anni.... they just couldn't be more beautiful! ~Andrea xoxo
ReplyDeleteWhat a really specialpost today! The Harrier in flight is wonderful, and so close! It looks like you called to him, and he is flying right to you! And the Sandhill Crane shots are wonderful, my favorite being the first one.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed seeing your photos!
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting!
These are great! I had trouble linking because my Chrome browser would not display the form, but I switched to Safari and it worked.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you're having similar weather to us Anni. Trouble is we're banned from ringing due to lockdown and also banned from anything but essential travel. You saw fine birds on your journeys and the pictures of the harrier and the cranes are just super. Enjoy your weekend and the week ahead ☺️.
ReplyDeleteAnni, I know this sounds crazy, but I've been seeing "Hoodies"here on the river and thought I was loosing it because we're so far North!!!
ReplyDeleteSo enjoyed seeing all of your photographs :)
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Beautiful captures!
ReplyDeleteThere are some awesome bird shots here. I really like the White Ibis and the Sandhill cranes, birds I would not see around here for sure.
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