Strictly For The Birds

Thank you very much, Chrissy!

Tony

 

Yes, their behaviors are endlessly fascinating and entertaining. A favorite behavior pattern of one of our local birds is that of the American Bittern. Here's three typical positions:

1. At rest. Neck relaxed, bill pointed downward.

2. Hunting. Bill pointed slightly upward.

3. Alarmed. Neck extended, bill pointed skyward.


Now, here's the amazing thing about their alarmed position. They're often found among wetlands that have an abundance of reeds. If they believe they've been noticed by a potential predator they will not only extend their neck but should a breeze pass over the reeds while they're in this position they will sway in time with the movement of the reeds as a further strategy to go unnoticed!!!!!

Tony

 

You really know your birds, guess you have to in order to get good photos.

 

@Tony Britton - That's right - seen them do such amazing things, so clever they are and no mistake

 

I hope you enjoy these!

1. Snowy Egret

2. Great Blue Heron

3. Double-crested Cormorant

4. Snowy Egret

5. Western Gull

6. Brown Pelican

7. Double-crested Cormorant

8. Allen's Hummingbird

 

Oh ! There are some 'magical' pictures there
Have you ever seen 'Life of Birds' with David Attenborough ?
It was a superb series of one hour docus ................

 

Hi Patsy,

It's one of my favorites! The beauty and behaviors of the birds in this series is truly amazing. A must see.series! You've previously mentioned Wagtails. What are some of your other favorite birds from your area?

Tony

 

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@Tony Britton - I am so pleased you like that series, David is an exceptional presenter
I also love the ocean creatures and his series 'Blue Planet' did not disappoint, hope you got to see that, the filming
is, as usual - superb
As for poor little me - the view from my window is a car park with a bit of green beyond, where the seagulls congregate
then fly above us. My favourite birds that I can see and hear from the view, are blackbirds. Simply because they sing such
a variety of song, unfortunately we don't see them as often now
We also have the sight of magpies and pigeons - so not much - I need to move !
The wagtails I see, when I go out to do some shopping, they melt my heart

 

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I can't recall a nature documentary I didn't like! I own quite a lot of these and they're not only fascinating, they're inspirational from a photography perspective. Something to aspire to!

Tony

 

All your photos are exceptional. If I took shots like this I'd be very proud of myself.

 

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You capture some amazing shots!!

 

Swans, what a delight they are
You've captured stunning shots again - have you captured an Eagle yet ?