Backyard Birds-June 2015 in the Gardening for Butterflies, Birds and Bees forum

plantladylin

Jun 14, 2015 6:29 PM CST

Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

Thanks Christine ... I rarely see pairs unless they are nesting ... usually when two are in the same general area, one is trying to chase the other away. Territorial I guess.

~ I'm an old gal who still loves playing in the dirt!
~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot!

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Claudia

Jun 14, 2015 7:41 PM CST

Thread OP

Greencastle IN (Zone 5b)

Very cool! I have never seen a pair either.

I was taking Tori to a friends House on the other side of the lake earlier today. All of a sudden she is like "wow, look at that cool big bird! Wonder what it is?" Told her Great Blue Heron and they are very cool birds!

“Once in a while it really hits people that they don’t have to experience the world in the way they have been told to.”
- Alan Keightley

| @Claudia | Post #879196 (2)

flaflwrgrl

Jun 14, 2015 9:02 PM CST

Name: Ann ~Heat zn 9, Sunset
North Fl. (Zone 8b)

Fantabulous shots of those herons Lin!

I am a strong believer in the simple fact is that what matters in this life is how we treat others. I think that's what living is all about. Not what I've done in my life but how I've treated others. ~~ Sharon Brown

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GoatDriver

Jun 17, 2015 4:26 PM CST

Southeast US (Zone 7b)

Great assortment of birds posted here!!

I hope y'all don't mind if I post some of my pics.

Blue Jay

Wren

Mourning Dove

Goldfinch

| @GoatDriver | Post #881709 (4)

wildflowers

Jun 17, 2015 4:54 PM CST

Name: Christine
North East Texas (Zone 7b)
Shine Your Light!

GoatDriver, definitely don't mind at all!!! Wow those are such beautiful photos! Please feel free to post more.

May your life be like a wildflower, growing freely in the beauty and joy of each day --Native American Proverb

| @wildflowers | Post #881724 (5)

flaflwrgrl

Jun 17, 2015 5:03 PM CST

Name: Ann ~Heat zn 9, Sunset
North Fl. (Zone 8b)

I agree with Christine!!! Gorgeous photos GoatDriver!

I am a strong believer in the simple fact is that what matters in this life is how we treat others. I think that's what living is all about. Not what I've done in my life but how I've treated others. ~~ Sharon Brown

| @flaflwrgrl | Post #881738 (6)

plantladylin

Jun 17, 2015 5:04 PM CST

Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

GoatDriver, Yes indeed, please feel free to share your bird photos. Wow, really gorgeous shots! I particularly love the Jays and the Carolina Wren, but they are all beautiful, they look like paintings!

~ I'm an old gal who still loves playing in the dirt!
~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot!

| @plantladylin | Post #881741 (7)

Claudia

Jun 17, 2015 5:21 PM CST

Thread OP

Greencastle IN (Zone 5b)

with all of the above!

“Once in a while it really hits people that they don’t have to experience the world in the way they have been told to.”
- Alan Keightley

| @Claudia | Post #881753 (8)

Newyorkrita

Jun 17, 2015 5:47 PM CST

Name: Rita
North Shore, Long Island, NY
Zone 6B

GoatDriver said:Great assortment of birds posted here!!

I hope y'all don't mind if I post some of my pics.

Blue Jay

Wren

Mourning Dove

Goldfinch

Wow, you are a great photographer.

| @Newyorkrita | Post #881774 (9)

flaflwrgrl

Jun 17, 2015 5:54 PM CST

Name: Ann ~Heat zn 9, Sunset
North Fl. (Zone 8b)

I think they're all fantastic but for some reason the goldfinch tugs my heartstrings.

I am a strong believer in the simple fact is that what matters in this life is how we treat others. I think that's what living is all about. Not what I've done in my life but how I've treated others. ~~ Sharon Brown

| @flaflwrgrl | Post #881783 (10)

GoatDriver

Jun 17, 2015 6:54 PM CST

Southeast US (Zone 7b)

Thank you all for the kind words. I am glad y'all like the images, I do enjoy taking photos or just watching and learning from nature.

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Last edited by GoatDriver Jun 18, 2015 7:13 AM

Claudia

Jun 20, 2015 5:36 PM CST

Thread OP

Greencastle IN (Zone 5b)

We have had a robin nest again in one of our trees. Today was fledgling day and I surprised this little in the yard. He hopped out by the road which really set daddy robin off. But we got him safely back in the yard. Just glad he was outside the fence so Gus could not get him.

This is a juvie robin that came from a nest located in our neighbors tree right next to our backyard fence. Looks to still have some baby fluff yet. But at least it could fly!

“Once in a while it really hits people that they don’t have to experience the world in the way they have been told to.”
- Alan Keightley

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plantladylin

Jun 20, 2015 6:29 PM CST

Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

Oh, that baby is too cute!

And, I'm so glad you got him back safely to the yard. The one at the birdbath does look like a juvie ... maybe a pre-teen.

~ I'm an old gal who still loves playing in the dirt!
~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot!

| @plantladylin | Post #884492 (13)

Claudia

Jun 21, 2015 7:17 AM CST

Thread OP

Greencastle IN (Zone 5b)

Yes......a 'tween at the bath!

“Once in a while it really hits people that they don’t have to experience the world in the way they have been told to.”
- Alan Keightley

| @Claudia | Post #884819 (14)

wildflowers

Jun 21, 2015 11:29 AM CST

Name: Christine
North East Texas (Zone 7b)
Shine Your Light!

So cute!

May your life be like a wildflower, growing freely in the beauty and joy of each day --Native American Proverb

| @wildflowers | Post #884973 (15)

plantladylin

Jun 21, 2015 4:15 PM CST

Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

Northern Mockingbird .......................... Blue-gray Gnatcatcher:

~ I'm an old gal who still loves playing in the dirt!
~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot!

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Claudia

Jun 21, 2015 5:29 PM CST

Thread OP

Greencastle IN (Zone 5b)

Oh nice one of the gnatcatcher!

“Once in a while it really hits people that they don’t have to experience the world in the way they have been told to.”
- Alan Keightley

| @Claudia | Post #885259 (17)

plantladylin

Jun 21, 2015 5:53 PM CST

Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

Thanks Claudia ... I don't see them very often and they sure are cute, tiny little things.

~ I'm an old gal who still loves playing in the dirt!
~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot!

| @plantladylin | Post #885278 (18)

GoatDriver

Jun 22, 2015 2:46 PM CST

Southeast US (Zone 7b)

A few more birds from my yard

Goldfinch

Ruby-throated Hummingbird (male)

Great Crested FlyCatcher with food for chicks

Dark-eyed Junco

| @GoatDriver | Post #885935 (19)

plantladylin

Jun 22, 2015 3:09 PM CST

Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

Oh my goodness ... your photography is so beautiful. I really love the capture of the Great Crested Flycatcher with dinner for it's babies!

~ I'm an old gal who still loves playing in the dirt!
~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot!

| @plantladylin | Post #885957 (20)

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