Thematic The Yard Birds Thread

normhead · 05-10-2019, 08:43 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by jabobby

Some shots of the male, female and an immature male.
Best Regards, Bob

Are you sure the second one isn't a female American Goldfinch.

---------- Post added 05-10-19 at 11:44 AM ----------

Originally posted by jacamar

I have to go a lot further than my yard to get shots like that!

You need a bigger yard.

photolady95 · 05-10-2019, 09:28 AM

Soon as my brat brother picks up the leaves in the back yard I can feed the birds and squirrels again. His mower picks up the bread and food I put out, so there is no reason to feed until after he gets done getting the leaves up.

normhead · 05-10-2019, 09:45 AM

Originally posted by photolady95

Soon as my brat brother picks up the leaves in the back yard I can feed the birds and squirrels again. His mower picks up the bread and food I put out, so there is no reason to feed until after he gets done getting the leaves up.

We've been raking our acre. We both have repetitive strain injuries from doing so. One acre of backyard forest can produce a surprising number of leaves.

gifthorse · 05-10-2019, 01:47 PM - **6 Likes**

Western tanager. First time visitor to my yard.

**dadipentak** · 05-10-2019, 05:53 PM - **4 Likes**

In my neighbor's yard, deep in the forest shadows on the west slope of the hill on a gloomy morning. But a rare chance to get a couple of hawks in the same frame. I think the one on the left is a juvenile--unsure about the other. In any case, I assume they're related.

**arnold** · 05-10-2019, 06:05 PM - **1 Like**

Brush Turkey. They build a huge earth mound, and keep their eggs at the correct temperature by varying the thickness. When the chick hatch, they will be on their own without parents to guide them.
Pentax LX M50/1.4 Kodak 400

photolady95 · 05-10-2019, 06:08 PM - **1 Like**

That's what I'd like to see walking in my yard! Nice capture, Arnold.

**dadipentak** · 05-10-2019, 07:50 PM - **2 Likes**

**jabobby** · 05-10-2019, 09:09 PM

Originally posted by normhead

Are you sure the second one isn't a female American Goldfinch.

---------- Post added 05-10-19 at 11:44 AM ----------

You need a bigger yard.

Thank you Norm for questioning that, but I am certain it is a female oriole. Actually I have a bunch more shots of them and a couple fair shots of the female finch. The finch have moved on, my summer resident ones have not arrived yet. Also, the silly evening grosbeaks are still here. Have 6 pairs and they seem content being around the rose-breasted grosbeaks. I would think that it is nesting time. Perhaps I will get some cross breads...

Best Regards, Bob

**Riggomatic** · 05-11-2019, 08:30 AM - **5 Likes**

Just spotted...

SMC-K 135mm

**arnold** · 05-11-2019, 09:03 PM

Originally posted by photolady95

That's what I'd like to see walking in my yard! Nice capture, Arnold.

Thank you. Quite a few of these Brush Turkeys wander through our yard. They can make a mess of your garden. They are very good flyers also. It amazes me that the babies hatch with all they need for survival already pre-programmed in their heads. We humans are helpless for years. I also notice that the more intelligent birds are born helpless as well, needing care and nurture.

Arjay Bee · 05-11-2019, 09:41 PM - **4 Likes**

Here's one for mothers day:

Olive backed sunbird on nest in our garden gazebo - nest is built new each year using bark twigs and spider web, this year incorporating dog hair from the neighbour's dog. The eave over the entrance is always a distinctive feature.

**jabobby** · 05-12-2019, 09:49 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Arjay Bee

Here's one for mothers day:

Olive backed sunbird on nest in our garden gazebo - nest is built new each year using bark twigs and spider web, this year incorporating dog hair from the neighbour's dog. The eave over the entrance is always a distinctive feature.

Awesome photo and explanation. You are lucky to have such a cool gazebo guest.
Best Regards, Bob

**Riggomatic** · 05-12-2019, 05:09 PM - **4 Likes**

A Mom's job is never done...

**arnold** · 05-12-2019, 07:43 PM - **5 Likes**

In my driveway.
Pentax K5 & Pentax "A" 70-210 Manual focus Zoom hand held.

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05-10-2019, 08:43 AM - 1 Like	#1486
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,448	Originally posted by jabobby Some shots of the male, female and an immature male. Best Regards, Bob Are you sure the second one isn't a female American Goldfinch. ---------- Post added 05-10-19 at 11:44 AM ---------- Originally posted by jacamar I have to go a lot further than my yard to get shots like that! You need a bigger yard.

05-10-2019, 09:28 AM	#1487
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Soon as my brat brother picks up the leaves in the back yard I can feed the birds and squirrels again. His mower picks up the bread and food I put out, so there is no reason to feed until after he gets done getting the leaves up.

05-10-2019, 09:45 AM	#1488
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,448	Originally posted by photolady95 Soon as my brat brother picks up the leaves in the back yard I can feed the birds and squirrels again. His mower picks up the bread and food I put out, so there is no reason to feed until after he gets done getting the leaves up. We've been raking our acre. We both have repetitive strain injuries from doing so. One acre of backyard forest can produce a surprising number of leaves.

05-10-2019, 01:47 PM - 6 Likes	#1489
gifthorse Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Nevada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,945	Western tanager. First time visitor to my yard.

05-10-2019, 05:53 PM - 4 Likes	#1490
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	In my neighbor's yard, deep in the forest shadows on the west slope of the hill on a gloomy morning. But a rare chance to get a couple of hawks in the same frame. I think the one on the left is a juvenile--unsure about the other. In any case, I assume they're related.

05-10-2019, 06:05 PM - 1 Like	#1491
arnold Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,293	Brush Turkey. They build a huge earth mound, and keep their eggs at the correct temperature by varying the thickness. When the chick hatch, they will be on their own without parents to guide them. Pentax LX M50/1.4 Kodak 400

05-10-2019, 06:08 PM - 1 Like	#1492
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	That's what I'd like to see walking in my yard! Nice capture, Arnold.

05-10-2019, 09:09 PM	#1494
jabobby Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: north west pennsylvania Photos: Albums Posts: 786	Originally posted by normhead Are you sure the second one isn't a female American Goldfinch. ---------- Post added 05-10-19 at 11:44 AM ---------- You need a bigger yard. Thank you Norm for questioning that, but I am certain it is a female oriole. Actually I have a bunch more shots of them and a couple fair shots of the female finch. The finch have moved on, my summer resident ones have not arrived yet. Also, the silly evening grosbeaks are still here. Have 6 pairs and they seem content being around the rose-breasted grosbeaks. I would think that it is nesting time. Perhaps I will get some cross breads... Best Regards, Bob

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Riggomatic Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Auburn, Indiana Photos: Albums Posts: 3,883	Just spotted... SMC-K 135mm

05-11-2019, 09:03 PM	#1496
arnold Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,293	Originally posted by photolady95 That's what I'd like to see walking in my yard! Nice capture, Arnold. Thank you. Quite a few of these Brush Turkeys wander through our yard. They can make a mess of your garden. They are very good flyers also. It amazes me that the babies hatch with all they need for survival already pre-programmed in their heads. We humans are helpless for years. I also notice that the more intelligent birds are born helpless as well, needing care and nurture.

05-11-2019, 09:41 PM - 4 Likes	#1497
Arjay Bee Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Horn Island, Torres Straits, Q Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,713	Here's one for mothers day: Olive backed sunbird on nest in our garden gazebo - nest is built new each year using bark twigs and spider web, this year incorporating dog hair from the neighbour's dog. The eave over the entrance is always a distinctive feature.

05-12-2019, 09:49 AM - 1 Like	#1498
jabobby Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: north west pennsylvania Photos: Albums Posts: 786	Originally posted by Arjay Bee Here's one for mothers day: Olive backed sunbird on nest in our garden gazebo - nest is built new each year using bark twigs and spider web, this year incorporating dog hair from the neighbour's dog. The eave over the entrance is always a distinctive feature. Awesome photo and explanation. You are lucky to have such a cool gazebo guest. Best Regards, Bob

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Riggomatic Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Auburn, Indiana Photos: Albums Posts: 3,883	A Mom's job is never done...

05-12-2019, 07:43 PM - 5 Likes	#1500
arnold Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,293	In my driveway. Pentax K5 & Pentax "A" 70-210 Manual focus Zoom hand held.

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