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**dadipentak** · 10-29-2017, 06:10 PM

Originally posted by RockvilleBob

A pair of Barred Owls taken at Carrie Murray Nature Center, Baltimore MD

That's practically my backyard, Bob! If it was this past Friday, that squirrel I posted probably spotted you.

**dadipentak** · 10-29-2017, 07:37 PM - **3 Likes**

The Cooper's Hawk was around again today but it was gloomy and wet. That didn't stop me from shooting but it took its toll on IQ. Here's the best of the day.

Looks like he's been tagged

RockvilleBob · 10-30-2017, 02:48 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by dadipentak

That's practically my backyard, Bob! If it was this past Friday, that squirrel I posted probably spotted you.

Yeah, they warned me about you, said that I needed to keep an eye on you Dave.

**swip** · 10-30-2017, 07:10 AM

Originally posted by noelpolar

K-1 and DFA 150-450.... New Holland Honeyeater

Lovely shot.

lukulele · 10-30-2017, 05:09 PM - **4 Likes**

Valley observation staff. K-3, A/400

**tduell** · 10-30-2017, 10:52 PM - **11 Likes**

A couple of Superb Fairy-wrens.
The little lady in the 1st became quite fascinated by her reflections in the car, and the male in the 2nd has almost lost his breeding plumage...or just getting it, one or the other

Both shot with K-3 II, 150-450 + 1.4x TC, handheld. See exif for shot details.

Cheers,
Terry

**stihlmania** · 10-31-2017, 04:02 AM - **3 Likes**

Something I had never seen before, vultures preening!

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**WPRESTO** · 10-31-2017, 07:54 AM - **1 Like**

Blue jay on it's way to the feeder. For all these are raucous birds willing to bully smaller species, they are very wary and easily scared off.

**onlineflyer** · 10-31-2017, 08:32 AM - **1 Like**

I think he saw a witch. Happy Halloween, all.

**dadipentak** · 10-31-2017, 12:04 PM

**tduell** · 10-31-2017, 03:20 PM - **3 Likes**

Willy Wagtail.
K-3 II, 150-450 + 1.4x TC handheld. See exif for shot details.

Cheers,
Terry

**alfa75ts** · 10-31-2017, 05:43 PM

Originally posted by tduell

Willy Wagtail.
K-3 II, 150-450 + 1.4x TC handheld. See exif for shot details.

Cheers,
Terry

Nice shot.

His 'Tux' is looking a little 'worse for wear', perhaps you 'ruffled his feathers'.

**Bhuey55** · 10-31-2017, 07:00 PM - **4 Likes**

One large nutria

**WPRESTO** · 10-31-2017, 07:44 PM - **6 Likes**

A dark-phase (melanic or melanistic) grey squirrel. A local college (Mt. Holyoke) has had a population of these dark squirrels for time out of memory, but within the last decade or so the genetic trait seems to have been spreading. I spotted a few near my house perhaps three years back, and seen them often this year. They seem to be a bit more wary than the greys, are hesitant to get on a bird feeder and will yield it to a grey instantly.

**tduell** · 10-31-2017, 10:25 PM

Originally posted by alfa75ts

Nice shot.

Tah.

Quote:

His 'Tux' is looking a little 'worse for wear', perhaps you 'ruffled his feathers'.

Ha...if I remember correctly he was doing all the ruffling and I was just lucky to catch him at it.

Cheers,
Terry

10-29-2017, 07:37 PM - 3 Likes	#26747
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Still Hanging Around The Cooper's Hawk was around again today but it was gloomy and wet. That didn't stop me from shooting but it took its toll on IQ. Here's the best of the day. Looks like he's been tagged Last edited by dadipentak; 10-29-2017 at 08:09 PM.

10-30-2017, 02:48 AM - 2 Likes	#26748
RockvilleBob Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lewes DE USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,780	Originally posted by dadipentak That's practically my backyard, Bob! If it was this past Friday, that squirrel I posted probably spotted you. Yeah, they warned me about you, said that I needed to keep an eye on you Dave. Attached Images

10-31-2017, 07:54 AM - 1 Like	#26753
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,108	Blue jay on it's way to the feeder. For all these are raucous birds willing to bully smaller species, they are very wary and easily scared off. Attached Images

10-31-2017, 07:44 PM - 6 Likes	#26759
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,108	A dark-phase (melanic or melanistic) grey squirrel. A local college (Mt. Holyoke) has had a population of these dark squirrels for time out of memory, but within the last decade or so the genetic trait seems to have been spreading. I spotted a few near my house perhaps three years back, and seen them often this year. They seem to be a bit more wary than the greys, are hesitant to get on a bird feeder and will yield it to a grey instantly. Attached Images

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10-29-2017, 06:10 PM	#26746
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by RockvilleBob A pair of Barred Owls taken at Carrie Murray Nature Center, Baltimore MD That's practically my backyard, Bob! If it was this past Friday, that squirrel I posted probably spotted you.

10-30-2017, 07:10 AM	#26749
swip Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,825	Originally posted by noelpolar K-1 and DFA 150-450.... New Holland Honeyeater Lovely shot.

10-31-2017, 12:04 PM	#26755
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590

10-31-2017, 05:43 PM	#26757
alfa75ts Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,356	Originally posted by tduell Willy Wagtail. K-3 II, 150-450 + 1.4x TC handheld. See exif for shot details. Cheers, Terry Nice shot. His 'Tux' is looking a little 'worse for wear', perhaps you 'ruffled his feathers'.

10-31-2017, 10:25 PM	#26760
tduell Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,514	Originally posted by alfa75ts Nice shot. Tah. Quote: His 'Tux' is looking a little 'worse for wear', perhaps you 'ruffled his feathers'. Ha...if I remember correctly he was doing all the ruffling and I was just lucky to catch him at it. Cheers, Terry