This was what I saw yesterday evening over the period of 1 hour, all within walking distance of my home. (Or maybe I should say this is what I captured, because there were many more things that I didn't manage to take pictures of.)
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| Canada Geese and goslings |
I'm amazed at the difference in sizes these gosling come in. I mean, they were all born at the same time...
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| Osprey |
Can't wait to get pictures of their babies. Right now they're just starting to build the nest.
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| Western Tanager (my favorite) |
Like a jewel in the trees.
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| Red-Tailed Hawk |
Soaring looks so fun.
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| Magpie |
An unfortunate name for such a pretty bird.
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| Robin |
I know, pretty common, but unlike the little birds, the chickadees and finches, he posed and let me take his picture.
I think I could get used to this neighborhood.
3 comments:
Magpies are pretty, but soooo annoying! They were bold as brass, stealing our catfood from the dishes, and the cats wouldn't even mess with them!
It's true. All growing up I never appreciated how beautiful and exotic-looking they are because they're so annoying --scavenging and making the ugliest sounds. Not much different than crows really. We used to call them Maggot-pies. However I remember being with a someone from back east who saw a Magpie for the first time and was like "Whoa! Did you just see that bird? It was like a tropical something-or-other!" I had to laugh, but it made me look at them in a completely new way.
So funny that you post about this! Just the other day Andrew said, "What's that bird?!" And when I told him it was a magpie, a scavenger, he said, "They're so pretty!" and I laughed, but it made me think. I don't think I ever appreciated the beauty!
I'm jealous! When do I get to come for a visit? :)
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