Post your Bird Portraits (2)

Lame-Duck wrote in post #19416642
Beautifully captured shot of the American Redstart, Steve! Nice sharp image.

Many thanks, Mike!

paul katinas wrote in post #19416670
Many thanks for the kindly compliment Mike, much appreciated.
This pair of Whistlers were escorting 22 Babies!
I read that they often combine families together.
Happy trails.

I see Canada geese combining babies quite often, just like Whistlers. I wonder how they figure out who's turn it is to babysit

steveb108 wrote in post #19416698
Very nice capture, Mike! At first glance, I wondered what kind of dove. I was surprised to see Mourning...the one you've got here looks so much slimmer and longer than ours.

Many thanks, Steve. This dove was nervous about my presence. If it had been more relaxed, the bird's feathers would have been less compressed, and the dove would have had a bit more of a stocky appearance.

Lame-Duck wrote in post #19416723
Many thanks, Steve. This dove was nervous about my presence. If it had been more relaxed, the bird's feathers would have been less compressed, and the dove would have had a bit more of a stocky appearance.

Mike, I looked at that photo and hadn't got round to comment yet.
I thought it beautiful photo and quite a sleek bird.
Had wondered on its appearance. Thanks for explaining.

paul katinas wrote in post #19416630
Black Bellied Whistling Ducklings
Happy trails

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Mind to tell us the name of each kid?

Lame-Duck wrote in post #19416395
Mourning Dove

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Great shot, LD!
It looks big. Never saw this kind of dove, thanks for sharing.

realairlight wrote in post #19416762
Great shot, LD!
It looks big. Never saw this kind of dove, thanks for sharing.

Thank you very much RAL. The mourning dove is a common dove here in the US. I'm so use to seeing them daily because they are everywhere, at least in the area that I live. I would not call them a large bird. Compared to a rock pigeon, they are considerably smaller. They are also a little bit smaller that the Eurasian collard dove.

sogs wrote in post #19416694
Great capture! That's quite a family!

Thank you kindly Sogs. Happy trails.

realairlight wrote in post #19416761
Mind to tell us the name of each kid?

LoL, Bumble-bees 1 through 22.

Lame-Duck wrote in post #19416720
I see Canada geese combining babies quite often, just like Whistlers. I wonder how they figure out who's turn it is to babysit

Thanks Mike. Sure is fascinating behavior. Happy trails.

Angry ruby throat.

Wood duck hen

He tried and tried, but eventually had to give up. The eel was just too big.

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Young hawk from about 15 feet. Confidently hiding behind a fence.

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