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Lesser Yellowlegs Taking A Bath
Nice of it to do this while I was there. Just wish it had not been so cloudy.
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FOS Green Heron
FOS means first of season. First one I've seen this year. It was way up high on a tree top.
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פזאי אדום-כנף (Agelaius phoeniceus)מתצפת.ת
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Suet Wars
Every now and then we have a bit of drama at the suet basket. This time it was 3 ladies disagreeing over who was first in line. I don't often get to see the red on the female wings.
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They're Back
The males have returned to the wetlands in North Texas & are singing to claim their territory.
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ביצנית צהובת רגל (Tringa flavipes)מתצפת.ת
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This one is for the yellowlegs
Lesser Yellowlegs & Solitary Sandpiper
Always excited to have the opportunity to get a comparison shot of 2 hard to identify shorebirds. The solitary is in front. Quite a bit smaller than the yellowlegs. Solitary has a defined eye ring and the flanks are a clean white. Both birds are in breeding plumage. Spots on the solitary's back; a mottled pattern on the yellowlegs' back. The legs are brighter yellow on the yellowlegs and it has some barring on it's flanks.
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This one is for the solitary
Lesser Yellowlegs & Solitary Sandpiper
Always excited to have the opportunity to get a comparison shot of 2 hard to identify shorebirds. The solitary is in front. Quite a bit smaller than the yellowlegs. Solitary has a defined eye ring and the flanks are a clean white. Both birds are in breeding plumage. Spots on the solitary's back; a mottled pattern on the yellowlegs' back. The legs are brighter yellow on the yellowlegs and it has some barring on it's flanks.
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Posing In A Tree
He was taking a break from foraging on the ground. No leaves or sticks in the way this time.
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אדום חזה אמריקאי (Turdus migratorius)מתצפת.ת
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First Bath In The New Fountain
Figures it was a robin. They do love a good bath. They don't like to share either & I noticed there were no other birds there while the robin was having his bath.
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ביצנית צהובת רגל (Tringa flavipes)מתצפת.ת
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Love those long yellow legs. All the migrating shorebirds seem to love foraging in the shallow water and mud. This lake attracts a lot of migrants fueling up for their trip.
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Such A Beautiful Bird!
The stunning colors really pop amongst the spring green. We only see these beautiful birds briefly as they migrate thru twice a year.
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Spring In Texas
There are lots of wildflowers showing up now, but I keep coming back to the bluebonnets.
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בקיה שעירה (Vicia villosa)מתצפת.ת
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Spring Wildflowers Are Popping Up All Over
This is my favorite time of year. Birds are migrating back and wildflowers are blooming. And my favorite color is the green of all that new spring growth.
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חופית כהת חזה (Calidris melanotos)מתצפת.ת
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Shore Bird Reflection
Mirror, mirror, on the lake...any food down there?
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Frack Watching A Squirrel
Yesterday morning I went outside to say hello to Frack. However, all her attention was on the squirrel foraging below her.
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Spinus pinusמתצפת.ת
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The Seeds Are Obviously Better Up There
Even birds think the grass is always greener on the other side.
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זריזבוביים (משפחה Tachinidae)מתצפת.ת
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This one is for the fly
Spidey Snack
Teeny Tiny spider with a big web in my shrubs caught a nice little fly for a snack.
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This one is for the spider
Spidey Snack
Teeny Tiny spider with a big web in my shrubs caught a nice little fly for a snack.
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Fourteen Days & Counting
Over the last couple of days, Frack has started staying out of sight inside the house more. I'm still hopeful but not holding my breath.
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ברווז עצים (Aix sponsa)מתצפת.ת
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Picture Perfect...Except For The Feet
Someone forgot to clean their feet before their photo session.
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I love this time of year. Spring shorebird migration & pretty water colors.
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Tiny Finch, Giant Sunflower Seed
He carefully looked over all the seeds & selected the biggest one. Then flew off with it.
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חופית כהת חזה (Calidris melanotos)מתצפת.ת
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A Pair Of Pectoral Sandpipers
They were just casually strolling thru the muddy water. I love spring when the shore birds drop by during migration.
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Spinus pinusמתצפת.ת
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Pine Siskin In My Fountain
I looked out my window & spotted this little guy in my fountain. He waded out in the middle of the water to do his drinking. I'm guessing this felt more natural to him, like drinking from a creek.
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A Texas Tradition
They are popping up all over DFW. Always have to get a few shots every Spring. As a native Texan, I have tradition to uphold.
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I Heard There Were Storms Coming
This is how Frack greeted me at 7:17 am this morning. We have severe thunderstorms with possible large hail & tornados predicted for late this afternoon & evening. This owl house is in a protected spot on a large pecan tree trunk high up.
With her in the backyard house (no cameras & squirrel junk inside) I won't know if she is sitting on eggs, or we have any babies until a fuzzy little face peeks out several weeks from now. Fingers crossed.
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פזאי אדום-כנף (Agelaius phoeniceus)מתצפת.ת
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After Drink Launch In 3,2,1...
Got that moment right before she flew.
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Spinus pinusמתצפת.ת
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This Guy Has Seen Some S_ _ _ _!
Something traumatic happened to this siskin. It lost its tail. Barely starting to grow back. A survivor. Living its best life with a mouthful of nyjer seeds.
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Good Morning Frack
She looks a lot happier when the wind is not blowing her ear tufts all around. You can see more of her beautiful eyes before the sun gets higher & she starts squinting.
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This one is for the dove
Common Grackles Are Big
There is a white-winged dove in the back & the grackles are just about as big as it is. Things seem more peaceful at the moment.
