Some Recent Waterbirds
Apr 6, 2020 13:49:02 #
Perhaps the only safe thing left to do to get out of the house is to tour the local marsh/wildlife area. I do capture one or two varieties on each drive-around and am thankful for that. Maybe I am even more appreciative of the individual birds--I am glad to see even the very common ones.
Wilson's Snipe, difficult to find
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Greater Yellowlegs, very common right now
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Black-necked Stilts, very social birds
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Great Blue Heron, posing
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Ol' Blue Eyes, a Double-crested Cormorant, a goofy looking and acting bird
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Apr 6, 2020 13:57:22 #
Apr 6, 2020 13:59:18 #
Katydid wrote:
Perhaps the only safe thing left to do to get out of the house is to tour the local marsh/wildlife area. I do capture one or two varieties on each drive-around and am thankful for that. Maybe I am even more appreciative of the individual birds--I am glad to see even the very common ones.
Thanks for sharing, Katy. I agree that the Wilson's Snipe is hard to find, though I did see a pair several weeks ago and they have been reported in a nearby canyon. The other birds are frequently seen, but I always enjoy your photos. Take good care of yourself and stay healthy. jak
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Apr 6, 2020 17:06:59 #
Very nice series, Katy. Nice variety and well done. I love the posing Great Blue.
Apr 6, 2020 20:18:00 #
Retired CPO wrote:
You scored a Jack Pot, Katy!
Glad you enjoyed the photos, CPO.
Apr 6, 2020 20:21:47 #
jak86094 wrote:
Thanks for sharing, Katy. I agree that the Wilson's Snipe is hard to find, though I did see a pair several weeks ago and they have been reported in a nearby canyon. The other birds are frequently seen, but I always enjoy your photos. Take good care of yourself and stay healthy. jak
Please stay healthy, too, jak. I never think of snipes in a canyon. Not too many canyons in this area, but as it warms up soon, I expect to see more of them out and about. In the broken down reeds. Great hiding spots.
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Apr 6, 2020 20:24:22 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
Very nice series, Katy. Nice variety and well done. I love the posing Great Blue.
Thanks a bunch, Carol. GBH's are so pretty this time of year.
Apr 7, 2020 05:42:47 #
Katydid wrote:
Perhaps the only safe thing left to do to get out of the house is to tour the local marsh/wildlife area. I do capture one or two varieties on each drive-around and am thankful for that. Maybe I am even more appreciative of the individual birds--I am glad to see even the very common ones.
Nice set Katy
Apr 7, 2020 06:06:38 #
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