For the last three days, I have been having connection problems with both IE and Firefox. Some sites will open, while other blogs I have an error message that states "Server Not Found". I've even tried connecting through my smartphone and it too will not load some pages. I hope soon it will clear up. In the meantime, if I don't visit with you and view your bird photos...realize I cannot connect. I'm not ignoring you --- and I appreciate your participation. Wish me luck. [Bud is having the same connection difficulties on his smartphone...with a totally different browser than I use]
During the Spring Migration I collected several photos off my camera and got way behind in sharing the images. Today, tho, I'm sharing a few spotted around our 60 mile radius from home. And going with a theme this week, it's all about yellow [the yellow breasted chat is a new one for me!!!] --
from top to bottom: YELLOW WARBLER [1] YELLOW BREASTED CHAT [3] SUMMER TANAGER [female 1] WILSON'S WARBER [1] COUCH'S KINGBIRD [1] HOODED WARBER [3]
photos taken: Blucher Park - Corpus Christi, Texas [yellow warbler] Paradise Pond - Port Aransas, Texas [yellow breasted chat] Paradise Pond - Port Aransas, Texas [summer tanager] Port A Birding Center - Port Aransas, Texas [wilson's warbler] Backyard - Corpus Christi, Texas [couch's kingbird] Paradise Pond - Port Aransas, Texas [hooded warbler]
Habitat Range: Yellow Breasted Chat - Hooded Warbler - Summer Tanager - Couch's Kingbird - Yellow Warbler
TRIVIA: The chat is considered a warbler in guide books and the science of ornithology, tho quite a few characteristics are not of the warbler family. Also, when foraging, the Yellow-breasted Chat takes food from the foliage and holds the food with its foot while eating, a behavior not observed in any other warbler species.
Now share your birding experiences:
My goodness you give me warbler envy! The chat is such an interesting bird-- I have never gotten a close shot-- and so far have photographed neither the Couch's Kingbird nor the Hooded Warbler.
ReplyDelete...seems to me you had quite a few migrants in your area too!!! [the Hooded Warbler is quite a challenge to have 'sit still' long enough to focus on it!!]
DeleteAnni, thanks for putting up my correct current post in Linky. My computer has been fighting me by locking up and I can't find the reason.Been spending too much time trying to fix it. Problem started a couple of weeks ago when my search page was hijacked by "MyPage." Just can't get rid of it and I feel it is no coincidence that my problems started after that happened.
DeleteKen...no problem. And I too have been having problems...tho no hijacking. Good luck!!
DeleteVery lovely birds.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your computer problems and hope all is back to normal soon. These yellow birds are marvelous. Are you brave enough to cross the bridge today with me? Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDelete...so far, this afternoon, everything is loading half way speedily!! Thanks. Now I'm off to see this bridge!!
Deletethe hooded warbler sure is handsome!
ReplyDeleteYes, he is. I was lucky enough to spot one in a shaded area that made him even MORE striking. IMHO
DeleteVery beautiful birds ! And wonderful photos !
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend :)
...thanks Ella
DeleteMarvelous shots of the beautiful yellow birds ~ very professional for CC ~
ReplyDeleteartmusedog and carol (A CreativeHarbor)
...thanks Carol
DeleteA bevy of yellow birds ... how lucky are you.
ReplyDelete...thanks...but I must confess, all the bird photos this time 'round were taken over a long period of migration.
DeleteAwesome! I love your bright coloured birds.
ReplyDelete...thanks Gunilla
DeleteGreat bird collection and beautiful photos.
ReplyDelete...thanks Christian
DeleteHi Anni, I love your yellow theme for this post.. So many pretty yellow warblers.. Thanks for hosting and I appreciate your linking up with my cirtter party. Happy weekend!
ReplyDelete,,,thank YOU Eileen. Ever so faithful, Eileen.
DeleteGreat shots.Hope you get your internet problems resolved soon.
ReplyDelete...thanks Ruth....and so far, so good, today at least.
Deletehow fabulous to see these wonderful YELLOW birds; great photos Anni
ReplyDelete...thank you kindly Carole
DeleteFantastic bright yellow birds..something I rarely see around here.
ReplyDelete..thanks Terri.
DeleteThe hooded warbler is amazing! Well, I have to tell you that I had the same problem about a week ago. It got worse and worse until Firefox totally shut down. My computer guy gave me Chrome, and I love it! It is rated the top browser for a good reason...it is lightning fast!! I am now glad Firefox finally crashed, Chrome rules!!
ReplyDelete...thanks Ginny. BTW, Bud uses Chrome with his smartphone and it too was acting strangely.
DeleteP.S. Chrome is run by Google.
ReplyDeleteGoogle has too much of a monopoly with online services, These days, they're getting too big for their britches in my opinion.
DeleteThose yellow birds just cheer me up! So sweet. Good job on telling them apart too! Hope you get your connection problems fixed ... We had computer issues last winter and it's like having a missing body part almost )))
ReplyDeleteso far...'knock wood'....today it's working pretty well. Thanks Sallie
DeleteWow; what fantastic yellow birds and with gorgeous pictures♡♡♡ Thank you very much for hosting, dearest Anni;
ReplyDeleteSending you Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*
...thanks Miyako. I'm glad you enjoyed it today.
DeleteOh Anni, they are so pretty and bright. Beauties, and the hooded warbler is particularly handsome!
ReplyDelete...thanks Karen, and the hooded is a favorite at our house too.
DeleteVery striking birds - all so colorful!! Loved this post!!
ReplyDelete...glad you enjoyed this week's post!! And thanks.
DeleteOh, I really love the hooded warbler! All are wonderful shots of some gorgeous yellow birds, though. Hope your computer issues clear up. I think I will wait till next week to connect with Bird d"Pot since Ijust posted a Today's Flowers and Camera Critters connections. But I definitely will next Saturday!
ReplyDelete...thanks Marie....and I'm looking forward to your sharing....anytime
DeleteNice yellow theme - I would find it hard to come up with that many examples where I live! I think the standout among these for me is the Hooded Warbler, what lovely markings it has. It made me want to look it up on Wikipedia and apparently their call sounds a bit like someone whistling "The red! The red t-shirt!" Seems a bit of a stretch but I'll have to keep my ear out if I'm ever in the Eastern USA.
ReplyDelete...the hooded warbler is a favorite of so many!!
DeleteAnother great series!! Boom, Bobbi and Gary.
ReplyDelete...thanks Gary
DeleteI think it was that last Firefox update Anni - had similar problems.I like the yellow theme today and you have some fine warblers that fit the bill. The yellow of the Hooded Warbler is just so intense and a wonderful contrast to the black hoodie it wears. Thanks for hosting again.
ReplyDelete... I like the reference to 'black hoodie'!!! Sweet. Thanks Phil.
DeleteI had some problems a couple of days ago, too. Not sure what the problem was, but seems to be working okay now. Beautiful selection of yellow birds. I'm especially fond of the Hooded Warbler.
ReplyDelete...right now, it seems to be moving along smoothly. Hope FF continues.
DeleteThanks ---and it's one of my favorites also.
This grouping is fantastic. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDelete...thanks Doug.
DeleteThese are all great captures! I love the variety of birds you've found.
ReplyDelete...thanks!! Glad you enjoyed the photos this week.
Delete...well, the cable connection is great as far at connecting to online...it's just mainly blogger.
ReplyDeleteSo jealous of your yellow-breasted chat! This is the guy I tried like heck to photograph and only got a blurry pic of his belly. :/ The hooded warbler is now #1 on my wish list. Great job on the photos, Anni. I sure hope your connection to other blogs gets straightened out. So frustrating.
ReplyDeleteYou don't know HOW many times photos are blurred on the SDcard in MY camera. Well, ya, you probably would come close to guessing. We all have the problems with birds!!!
DeleteYour yellow birds are beautiful!
ReplyDelete...thanks Pat
DeleteOooh, I have never seen a hooded warbler. Very cool.
ReplyDeleteLots of great birds here Annie. Some of them would be lifers for me:) Hope you get your internet situation figured out. All my best. Chris
ReplyDeleteI have to remember to join in again.... Love the birds!..... Michelle
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