My Backyard turns 50!

I've reviewed my files and as of yesterday morning I've managed reasonable quality captures of 50 bird species from my backyard. I think that's pretty exciting for my 1/4 acre "preserve" as Brett calls it

I'm going to leave this one unidentified for now to stir some discussion. Yes, I know what it is

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Beautiful captures and congratulations on your 50th!

Wow, I've got some counting to do! Congratulations on number 50. No where's near that many for me! Beautiful images Steve.

Is her boy-friend feeling a little blue?

Excellent Steve. I have never counted but I'm pretty sure I won't come near 50.

Congratulations on '50' Steve! Beautiful images, love that hummer...

50 is very good.
I'm guessing a female Lazuli?
I'm pretty bad with female ID.
Great set.

Congrats on the Wildlife reserve hitting 50, I will take a look but I'm thinking 30. Have no idea on the mystery. That's a great milestone to hit especially on one our litte lots!
Great work as usual!

Congrats Steve, lovely shots.

butterfly2937 wrote in post #16868172
Beautiful captures and congratulations on your 50th!

Very much appreciate the comments and the congrats Carol.

SJC from VT wrote in post #16868287
Wow, I've got some counting to do! Congratulations on number 50. No where's near that many for me! Beautiful images Steve.

Keep after `em Sandy as they all add up. Thanks for the compliment too.

cavuken wrote in post #16868865
Is her boy-friend feeling a little blue?

You sir/madam are exactly on the right track.

Grizz wrote in post #16868874
Excellent Steve. I have never counted but I'm pretty sure I won't come near 50.

Thanks Craig. They're all fun whether we count or not.

CMOats wrote in post #16869164
Congratulations on '50' Steve! Beautiful images, love that hummer...

Many thanks Cheryl for all your lovely comments.

jhayesvw wrote in post #16869289
50 is very good.
I'm guessing a female Lazuli?
I'm pretty bad with female ID.
Great set.

Always appreciate your comments Jeremy, and you're pretty darn close with your guess. Think eastern US

Oldjackssparrows wrote in post #16870477
Congrats on the Wildlife reserve hitting 50, I will take a look but I'm thinking 30. Have no idea on the mystery. That's a great milestone to hit especially on one our litte lots!
Great work as usual!

Many thanks fellow reserve owner! Amazing how bird photography has made me open my eyes more to what's out there so close at hand.

2n10 wrote in post #16870551
Congrats Steve, lovely shots.

Thanks as always John.

Excellent images Steve and congrats on hitting 50! I'm sitting at about 40 and I'll hold off on the ID but there are some subtle hints showing.

I had male coming into molt on my feeder today in the pouring rain. Couldn't believe my eyes, the pattern was so unexpected. To add to the hints, mine was in Virginia.

Great snaps. I think you've inspired me to start a backyard catalogue. It's my first year in a new home, so I don't even know the full extent of what's possible yet. Thanks for the idea!

Congratulations and super shots! 50 in your back yard is awesome

Wow awesome. Congrats.

To solve the ID of the "mystery" bird.......she's a female Indigo Bunting.
Many thanks to those who played along.

txcanon wrote in post #16871396
Excellent images Steve and congrats on hitting 50! I'm sitting at about 40 and I'll hold off on the ID but there are some subtle hints showing.

Thanks a bunch Brad! I sat in the 40s for a loooooong time
And you should take it as a compliment that I almost added a disclaimer asking you not to ID the bird.

arisommer wrote in post #16871487
I had male coming into molt on my feeder today in the pouring rain. Couldn't believe my eyes, the pattern was so unexpected. To add to the hints, mine was in Virginia.

Great snaps. I think you've inspired me to start a backyard catalogue. It's my first year in a new home, so I don't even know the full extent of what's possible yet. Thanks for the idea!

Many thanks for the comment ari. The males are such a beautiful shade of blue aren't they. Good luck with your catalogue!

ScreamingSwifts wrote in post #16871623
Congratulations and super shots! 50 in your back yard is awesome

Thank you Tanya for the kind comments. I'm pretty happy I was able to get to that number.

Peter2516 wrote in post #16871625
Wow awesome. Congrats.

Thanks as always Peter for your gracious comments.