Pair of Eastern Kingbirds
Jun 19, 2022 08:03:46 #
While a walking/jogging track runs just feet away from our local park fishing pond, it is still a popular nesting spot for many kinds of birds.
On Friday I saw where Eastern Kingbirds were nesting. While the nest and hatchlings are impossible to see in the tangle of willow branches overhanging the water, nevertheless it was obvious that is what the parents were up to: bringing insects back to the nest and harassing any other birds that came too close.
KingbirdPair_17Jun2022 by Marshall Smith, on Flickr
Kingbirds are one of my favorite birds. Fearless and bold, able to snatch dragonflies out of the air on the fly! Once I saw one vigorously escort a great blue heron away from the kingbird's territory.
Marshall
On Friday I saw where Eastern Kingbirds were nesting. While the nest and hatchlings are impossible to see in the tangle of willow branches overhanging the water, nevertheless it was obvious that is what the parents were up to: bringing insects back to the nest and harassing any other birds that came too close.
KingbirdPair_17Jun2022 by Marshall Smith, on FlickrKingbirds are one of my favorite birds. Fearless and bold, able to snatch dragonflies out of the air on the fly! Once I saw one vigorously escort a great blue heron away from the kingbird's territory.
Marshall
Jun 19, 2022 08:36:08 #
Jun 19, 2022 08:53:34 #
Incredible shot of these adorable, feisty birds. I remember them from harassment of any Crow that flew through their nesting area.
Jun 19, 2022 09:15:31 #
Jun 19, 2022 11:36:55 #
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Jun 19, 2022 14:26:44 #
bluezzzzz wrote:
While a walking/jogging track runs just feet away ... (show quote)
Outstanding capture 🧨💥🧨💥🧨
Jun 20, 2022 06:30:55 #
bluezzzzz wrote:
While a walking/jogging track runs just feet away ... (show quote)
Nice shot Marshall
Jun 20, 2022 06:48:42 #
Jun 20, 2022 09:22:46 #
Jun 20, 2022 09:42:02 #
Nice shot. I see Eastern Kingbirds quite often in the conservation area I visit.
Jun 20, 2022 13:19:31 #
Jun 21, 2022 19:59:22 #
bluezzzzz wrote:
While a walking/jogging track runs just feet away ... (show quote)
Well done, Marshall!
Jun 21, 2022 20:58:45 #
Thanks all for the positive comments!
I don't get to this pond as many times per week as in years past, but when I do I'll try to update on any notable bird activity.
Marshall
I don't get to this pond as many times per week as in years past, but when I do I'll try to update on any notable bird activity.
Marshall
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