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Brown-headed Cowbirds.....EVERYWHERE!

 
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May 01, 2014 14:51 |  #1

I don't think I've ever seen so many in my area before. Here's just a small selection.

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3. At the feed trough....

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Maybe it's a testament to the overall nesting activity in my area, but I'm absolutely covered up. Hope you've enjoyed these and feel free to comment on anything and everything.

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May 01, 2014 15:15 |  #2

Nice Steve. I get them every year. They come in very early spring by the Gazillions. My yard is overwhelmed. :) But they only stay a few weeks and then they are gone. They are almost gone now...seems like they have moved to GA. :)


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May 01, 2014 15:21 |  #3

Very nice set of shots.


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May 01, 2014 15:30 |  #4

Very pretty set Steve, especially the female shots.


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May 01, 2014 15:36 |  #5

Ya #2 is very nice....although I like #4 too


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May 01, 2014 16:07 |  #6

Nice shots, Steve. "When you get lemons, make lemonade."


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May 01, 2014 19:21 |  #7

Very nice shots Steve! They're actually quite a pretty bird, great job capturing that...


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May 02, 2014 18:51 |  #8

Grizz wrote in post #16875411 (external link)
Nice Steve. I get them every year. They come in very early spring by the Gazillions. My yard is overwhelmed. :) But they only stay a few weeks and then they are gone. They are almost gone now...seems like they have moved to GA. :)

Haha Craig, I don't think I have all of them...just a bunch. Thanks for the nice comment.

2n10 wrote in post #16875425 (external link)
Very nice set of shots.

Thanks as always John. You're very kind.

SJC from VT wrote in post #16875450 (external link)
Very pretty set Steve, especially the female shots.

Much appreciated Sandy. The females do have a sort of beauty all their own don't they.

Pondrader wrote in post #16875460 (external link)
Ya #2 is very nice....although I like #4 too

Always appreciate your nice comments Jeff, and the ladies are indeed easy on the eyes.

ardeekay wrote in post #16875516 (external link)
Nice shots, Steve. "When you get lemons, make lemonade."

Lol Rog - even with the bad rap these birds get I don't find them that offensive...and I enjoy lemonade ;)

CMOats wrote in post #16875908 (external link)
Very nice shots Steve! They're actually quite a pretty bird, great job capturing that...

Thanks Cheryl. They do have a unique beauty and I'm glad you enjoyed them.


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May 02, 2014 22:05 |  #9

Very nice set Steve!


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May 03, 2014 19:32 |  #10

Oldjackssparrows wrote in post #16878541 (external link)
Very nice set Steve!

Many thanks as always Bret. :)


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May 03, 2014 22:58 |  #11

Wow, those last 2 shots really show the difference between the black and brown. #6 is a very nice shot. I have many of these birds right now too.
I do not like these birds, but I take pics of them too.


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May 04, 2014 08:43 |  #12

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Wow, those last 2 shots really show the difference between the black and brown. #6 is a very nice shot. I have many of these birds right now too.
I do not like these birds, but I take pics of them too.

Thanks for the compliment Joel. I have others I consider more of a nuisance, but the Cowbirds don't really bother me. Like you, I think they're interesting photo subjects.


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