Snowbirds are packing up!
Feb 28, 2015 11:20:02 #
Back when I was a young man ( a long time ago!), the petite, black, ground-dwelling bird with a white belly was referred to as a "snowbird". His real name was the SLATE COLORED JUNCO, a name that was changed in about 1983 to the present DARK EYED JUNCO. By any name, he is one of my favorite migratory birds.
I have tried to capture a few likenesses before they go home to raise their families.
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Have a nice day!
Bob
I have tried to capture a few likenesses before they go home to raise their families.
Please view in DOWNLOAD mode!
Have a nice day!
Bob
Perched on his favorite deck chair
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Perched on Euonymus bush in snowstorm
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Feeding on the deck rail
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Feb 28, 2015 11:22:47 #
Feb 28, 2015 11:23:30 #
Real Beauties Bob. Got any idea why some are slate colored and others brownish? I've seen both types and was wondering about that.
Feb 28, 2015 11:26:17 #
ebbote wrote:
Very good captures Bob.
Thanks for checking out this post early!
Have a nice weekend!
Bob
Feb 28, 2015 11:30:30 #
James56 wrote:
Real Beauties Bob. Got any idea why some are slate colored and others brownish? I've seen both types and was wondering about that.
According to the Cornell web site, they collectively are described as having "extreme color variations". The males are usually more defined in coloration but both sexes frequently include varying shades of tan in their outfits. Thanks for stopping by and for your comments! Stay warm, my friend!
Bob
Feb 28, 2015 12:01:22 #
bob_71 wrote:
Back when I was a young man ( a long time ago!), the petite, black, ground-dwelling bird with a white belly was referred to as a "snowbird". His real name was the SLATE COLORED JUNCO, a name that was changed in about 1983 to the present DARK EYED JUNCO. By any name, he is one of my favorite migratory birds.
I have tried to capture a few likenesses before they go home to raise their families.
Please view in DOWNLOAD mode!
Have a nice day!
Bob
I have tried to capture a few likenesses before they go home to raise their families.
Please view in DOWNLOAD mode!
Have a nice day!
Bob
Love the whole set Bob! I love this little bird that never comes our way. I have to wait and see them on my travels. The shot with the corn is very very nice!
Feb 28, 2015 12:03:55 #
Very nice captures indeed!
I share your appreciation for these small friends, and remember the brooha when the name changed. My grandma never quit calling them snowbirds, experts be dammed! Lol!
I used to just admire snow birds and now I R one! (From my temporary St. Petersburg abode)
I share your appreciation for these small friends, and remember the brooha when the name changed. My grandma never quit calling them snowbirds, experts be dammed! Lol!
I used to just admire snow birds and now I R one! (From my temporary St. Petersburg abode)
Feb 28, 2015 12:50:06 #
bob_71 wrote:
Back when I was a young man ( a long time ago!), the petite, black, ground-dwelling bird with a white belly was referred to as a "snowbird". Bob
Great shots - especially the last one! I have never seen those birds before (it doesn't snow very often where I live) and it was really interesting getting to see them close up with such sharp detail. Thank you.
Feb 28, 2015 13:14:09 #
Feb 28, 2015 13:22:52 #
FrodoBaggins wrote:
Love the whole set Bob! I love this little bird that never comes our way. I have to wait and see them on my travels. The shot with the corn is very very nice!
I appreciate your comments very much! Have a nice weekend!
Bob
Feb 28, 2015 13:30:36 #
BassmanBruce wrote:
Very nice captures indeed!
I share your appreciation for these small friends, and remember the brooha when the name changed. My grandma never quit calling them snowbirds, experts be dammed! Lol!
I used to just admire snow birds and now I R one! (From my temporary St. Petersburg abode)
I share your appreciation for these small friends, and remember the brooha when the name changed. My grandma never quit calling them snowbirds, experts be dammed! Lol!
I used to just admire snow birds and now I R one! (From my temporary St. Petersburg abode)
Bruce, as I grow older and older, my appreciation for the words and actions of our grandparents grows and grows. So many of the things they spoke of have been born out to be very true! Their education level might have been very small, but their observations were seemingly dead-on. I don't think anyone ever confused a "snowbird" for any other bird, but I'll bet that a "Junco" often has been". I'll let you get back out to the beach now! have a nice toasty weekend. Thanks for your comments!
Bob
Feb 28, 2015 13:33:19 #
Yes Bob, I wake up early every morning just to make sure
that I am still alive and those are good mornings.
that I am still alive and those are good mornings.
bob_71 wrote:
Thanks for checking out this post early!
Have a nice weekend!
Bob
Have a nice weekend!
Bob
Feb 28, 2015 13:34:30 #
DobiePower wrote:
Great shots - especially the last one! I have never seen those birds before (it doesn't snow very often where I live) and it was really interesting getting to see them close up with such sharp detail. Thank you.
Love your avatar and your site name...becomes obvious that you kind of like those guys!
We hold back some species as punishment for you for your abundance of exotic butterflies and birds! I very much appreciate your visit and your comments!
Bob
Feb 28, 2015 13:35:51 #
ebbote wrote:
Yes Bob, I wake up early every morning just to make sure
that I am still alive and those are good mornings.
that I am still alive and those are good mornings.
:lol: :thumbup: :thumbup: :lol:
Bob
Feb 28, 2015 13:37:07 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Very lovely portraits of a sweet little bird!
Thank you very much, Linda! I hope you're having a good week and that next week will be even better!
Bob
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