Bird Photos - April 2018 in the Gardening for Butterflies, Birds and Bees forum

Rose1656

Apr 9, 2018 10:04 AM CST

Thread OP

Name: Rose
Oquawka, IL (Zone 5a)

If this doesn't turn out right... Sorry! This is my first time trying to start a new thread!

April is well on it's way, so I thought we should start a new thread. Let's leave March behind...
https://garden.org/thread/go/7...
I'll get things started! The birds are looking for food after our 4" snowfall yesterday!

When all is said and done, there’s more said than done.

| @Rose1656 | Post #1679528 (1)

wildflowers

Apr 9, 2018 10:18 AM CST

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

Wow snow!! Really nice pictures!

It's greening up here.

Female Cardinal

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

| @wildflowers | Post #1679541 (2)

marsrover

Apr 9, 2018 11:51 AM CST

Name: Robert
Allentown, PA

Here it s April, and I am still working on March birds. Oh well; here are some Parkway Robins from 5 March:

| @marsrover | Post #1679630 (3)

flaflwrgrl

Apr 9, 2018 2:24 PM CST

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

Beautiful photos everyone!

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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Rose1656

Apr 9, 2018 2:56 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Rose
Oquawka, IL (Zone 5a)

@EscondidoCal,

Thanks for the acorns! That's very generous of you!

When all is said and done, there’s more said than done.

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flaflwrgrl

Apr 9, 2018 4:42 PM CST

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

Those photos really are great Rose. Sharp!

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 #1679869 (6)

Rose1656

Apr 9, 2018 5:13 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Rose
Oquawka, IL (Zone 5a)

flaflwrgrl said:Those photos really are great Rose. Sharp!

Thank you!

When all is said and done, there’s more said than done.

| @Rose1656 | Post #1679889 (7)

memays

Apr 9, 2018 6:54 PM CST

Name: Meredith
Atlanta (Zone 8a)

Here's some bluebird cheer!

I love butterfly gardening & am active in NABA. Please visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/group... & website nabageorgia.weebly.com.

| @memays | Post #1679971 (8)

flaflwrgrl

Apr 9, 2018 7:12 PM CST

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

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 #1679983 (9)

EscondidoCal

Apr 9, 2018 8:18 PM CST

Name: Cal McGaugh
Escondido, California (Zone 10b)

Rose1656 said:If this doesn't turn out right... Sorry! This is my first time trying to start a new thread!
April is well on it's way, so I thought we should start a new thread. Let's leave March behind...
https://garden.org/thread/go/7...
I'll get things started! The birds are looking for food after our 4" snowfall yesterday!

Good job, Rose, on the thread & the pics!

Learn and/or create something every day.

Our Duck Pond The thread "Pool to Natural Pond Conversion" in Ponds and Water Gardening forum

| @EscondidoCal | Post #1680034 (10)

neverdone

Apr 10, 2018 7:24 PM CST

Name: Johnny
Titusville FL. (Zone 10a)

rainy today in the ol back yard. blue jay and ibis came by to say hello

| @neverdone | Post #1680775 (11)

marsrover

Apr 10, 2018 10:52 PM CST

Name: Robert
Allentown, PA

Continuing with Merganser images from 5 March, here are some rare drake wing flapping display (the Mallards do it much more frequently) images:

And then, there is a launch and flight sequence:

| @marsrover | Post #1680915 (12)

EscondidoCal

Apr 11, 2018 4:33 AM CST

Name: Cal McGaugh
Escondido, California (Zone 10b)

Lazy mallards in our pond.

Learn and/or create something every day.

Our Duck Pond The thread "Pool to Natural Pond Conversion" in Ponds and Water Gardening forum

| @EscondidoCal | Post #1680962 (13)

flaflwrgrl

Apr 11, 2018 5:09 AM CST

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

Beautiful!

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 #1680977 (14)

plantladylin

Apr 11, 2018 1:02 PM CST

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

I've been working outside lately, trying to get a few things planted around the yard so I haven't taken the time for photos but the hummingbirds have been around for the past week and I finally picked up the camera to see if I could get some pictures.

Hawks are around again and I also managed a clear shot of one this morning. They seem to like to perch on the dead branch at the top of a neighbors pine tree:

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

~ 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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marsrover

Apr 11, 2018 2:07 PM CST

Name: Robert
Allentown, PA

To wrap up my 5 March Parkway stroll, we first have a bit of equal opportunity wing flapping display by the Merganser hen:

And ending with my first Grackle of the year:

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plantladylin

Apr 11, 2018 2:11 PM CST

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

Crow

~ 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 #1681306 (17)

flaflwrgrl

Apr 11, 2018 5:01 PM CST

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

Silly wing flapping ducks. I wonder why ducks do that? Anyone know?

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 #1681444 (18)

marsrover

Apr 11, 2018 5:31 PM CST

Name: Robert
Allentown, PA

flaflwrgrl said:Silly wing flapping ducks. I wonder why ducks do that? Anyone know?

I posted more or less the same question last month and got the following reply

joannakat said:
@marsrover, I was wondering the same thing! And we're not alone. Here's a very text-heavy description of some duck behavior you may find interesting:
https://web.stanford.edu/group...
I found what they wrote about the wing flapping to be rather funny considering that I was looking for answers

Whatever the reason, it is neat to watch. It's when they beat the water with their wings or do somersaults in the water that I am really puzzled!

| @marsrover | Post #1681477 (19)

Rose1656

Apr 11, 2018 6:03 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Rose
Oquawka, IL (Zone 5a)

Little Red Capped Sparrow, or is it Chipping Sparrow? The start of the returning birds for us! The Turkey Vultures have been back for a while, but I haven't been able to get a good picture.

I'm ready for these little Juncos to leave!

When all is said and done, there’s more said than done.

| @Rose1656 | Post #1681502 (20)

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