Back Yard Birding
Apr 19, 2019 06:27:35 #
This images depicts what I enjoy most about having attracted birds to my yard. Sure its not a bird in its natural environment but what's natural about the yards or neighborhoods of modern times.
The birds are adapting to changing conditions while thriving and provide an opportunity to see and record it if we choose. I think of it as an environmental portrait.
The birds are adapting to changing conditions while thriving and provide an opportunity to see and record it if we choose. I think of it as an environmental portrait.
Apr 19, 2019 07:06:24 #
Apr 19, 2019 07:50:35 #
Apr 19, 2019 08:28:04 #
joer wrote:
This images depicts what I enjoy most about having attracted birds to my yard. Sure its not a bird in its natural environment but what's natural about the yards or neighborhoods of modern times.
The birds are adapting to changing conditions while thriving and provide an opportunity to see and record it if we choose. I think of it as an environmental portrait.
The birds are adapting to changing conditions while thriving and provide an opportunity to see and record it if we choose. I think of it as an environmental portrait.
Ha ha, distracted by peanuts!
Good shot!
Thanks for sharing
Apr 19, 2019 09:53:39 #
I agree, Joe. Also, feeding them the types of food they need is a real contribution to their well being in these times of diminished habitat.
Apr 19, 2019 10:01:36 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
... feeding them the types of food they need is a real contribution to their well being in these times of diminished habitat.
Apr 20, 2019 05:38:40 #
joer wrote:
This images depicts what I enjoy most about having attracted birds to my yard. Sure its not a bird in its natural environment but what's natural about the yards or neighborhoods of modern times.
The birds are adapting to changing conditions while thriving and provide an opportunity to see and record it if we choose. I think of it as an environmental portrait.
The birds are adapting to changing conditions while thriving and provide an opportunity to see and record it if we choose. I think of it as an environmental portrait.
Nice image Joe.
Apr 20, 2019 06:46:47 #
joer wrote:
This images depicts what I enjoy most about having attracted birds to my yard. Sure its not a bird in its natural environment but what's natural about the yards or neighborhoods of modern times.
The birds are adapting to changing conditions while thriving and provide an opportunity to see and record it if we choose. I think of it as an environmental portrait.
The birds are adapting to changing conditions while thriving and provide an opportunity to see and record it if we choose. I think of it as an environmental portrait.
Joe, you know how I feel about it. Being somewhat limited in movement feeding the birds is one of my enjoyable activity. I have friends that may not agree and I accept thier position and I believe they accept my position also.
Greg
Apr 20, 2019 08:23:25 #
Yes....all the wild life are adapting constantly to the availability of food sources , good & Bad. So I feed all the critters now and then to keep them around during the lean seasons and they are rewarding me with their presence.
Thank s for making the point. It matters greatly.
JIMBO
Thank s for making the point. It matters greatly.
JIMBO
Apr 20, 2019 08:59:58 #
It's called "urban birding" and is critical to helping the birds find food and shelter in their ever shrinking natural environment. You are doing a service.
Apr 20, 2019 11:59:33 #
Blair Shaw Jr wrote:
Yes....all the wild life are adapting constantly to the availability of food sources , good & Bad. So I feed all the critters now and then to keep them around during the lean seasons and they are rewarding me with their presence.
Thank s for making the point. It matters greatly.
JIMBO
Thank s for making the point. It matters greatly.
JIMBO
Agree
Apr 20, 2019 12:01:41 #
suntouched wrote:
It's called "urban birding" and is critical to helping the birds find food and shelter in their ever shrinking natural environment. You are doing a service.
And I'm being rewarded with photo ops without the time, effort, and expense of traveling to locate them.
Apr 20, 2019 12:03:14 #
Great catch Joe. This is a departure from your usual shots without a feeder in view. This one is more humorous to me. He is trying so hard to reach that peanut without letting go of the branch. All that aside, this is a beautiful portrait.
Apr 20, 2019 12:19:54 #
SpyderJan wrote:
Great catch Joe. This is a departure from your usual shots without a feeder in view. This one is more humorous to me. He is trying so hard to reach that peanut without letting go of the branch. All that aside, this is a beautiful portrait.
Thanks Jan.
Thought rather than displaying just the bird I would show some behavior. Its the behavior that enhances their appeal for me.
Apr 20, 2019 17:25:08 #
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