Another shot of this curious Yellow-faced Grassquit. This is the second shot of a series that I took right from my backyard. Enjoy!!!
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Got up this morning, it was raining pretty good. I love rainy days, the smell and the sound of the water as it comes down is music to my ears. Speaking about music, once the rain stopped all sorts of birds were singing their tunes. I gathered my birding camera gear and climbed my yard fence and stood there quietly waiting for the little musicians to show up. I could hear at least five different kinds of birds singing but this one was really courious about my presence. This Yellow-faced Grassquit even gave me a concert---enjoy!!! The Little Song Maker Click on image to view larger size A treat to find in your camera viewfinder, the Cedar Waxwing is a silky, shiny collection of brown, gray, and lemon-yellow, accented with a subdued crest, rakish black mask, and brilliant-red wax droplets on the wing feathers. In fall these birds gather by the hundreds to eat berries, filling the air with their high, thin, whistles. In summer you’re as likely to find them flitting about over rivers in pursuit of flying insects, where they show off dazzling aeronautics for a forest bird. This one was king enough to pose for me during my visit to Asticou Azalea Garden in Mount Desert Island, Maine. Enjoy!!! Cedar Waxwing Click on image to view larger size Our smallest falcon, the kestrel is also the most familiar and widespread in North America. In open country it is commonly seen perched on roadside wires, or hovering low over a field on rapidly beating wings, waiting to pounce on a grasshopper. Kestrels nest in cavities in trees; in places where there are few large dead snags to provide nest sites, they may rely on nesting boxes put up for them by conservationists. Enjoy!!! Hunting Stare Click on image to view larger size Whether poised at a river bend or cruising the coastline with slow, deep wingbeats, the Great Blue Heron is a majestic sight. This stately heron with its subtle blue-gray plumage often stands motionless as it scans for prey or wades belly deep with long, deliberate steps. They may move slowly, but Great Blue Herons can strike like lightning to grab a fish or snap up a gopher. In flight, look for this widespread heron’s tucked-in neck and long legs trailing out behind. Enjoy!!! Great Blue Heron Click on image to view larger size |
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