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[hbr]

where I live we have Carolina Wrens. Probably very similar. They nest on my back porch every year in cardboard boxes, on shelves and once in a flower watering can that was lying on it side. While the female is sitting on the eggs the male loves to go under my car which is parked close by to see if the coast is clear. When he sees me he starts scolding me. I oblige and step inside to allow him to bring food for his mate or babies. They have the loudest call I have ever heard.

BTW, lovely shot.

Brian

 

[Eldar]

This season´s kids are dropping out of their nests. This is a juvenile Fieldfair, not sure if I am a threat or not.

 

[jasonkayla2]

Cedar Waxwing and Trush

Nice shot, jasonkayla2.

Thanks !

 

[OlAf]

_61A2184 by -OlAf-, on Flickr

 

[Click]

Lovely. Nicely done, OlAf.

 

[digigal]

These are real beauties, OlAf! One looks like a sun conure, but I don't recognize the other parrot. Where was it taken?
Catherine

 

[Keith_Reeder]

Cedar Waxwing and Trush

Just FYI, the first one isn't a thrush - it's a juvenile European starling.

 

[OlAf]

Click,
thank you!

 

[OlAf]

...Where was it taken?
Catherine

Jurong Bird Park, Singapore

 

[Eldar]

Lots of great images folks!

This is from a visit to my good friends, the Woodpeckers. The kids are growing and are now fighting for the food in the opening to the nest. Mama and Papa must be exhausted by now. I expect them to leave the nest today or tomorrow. I will of course be on travel, so I will not be able to photograph them when it happens, this year as last year ...

 

[Click]

Very nice picture, Eldar.

 

[Keith_Reeder]

A few random favourites

Low (handheld) shutter speed for this Mallard, to get long rain streaks.

Male Pheasant in full "check me out, girls..." mode

I don't think this Hooded crow appreciated my attention.

This Arctic tern didn't want me around, either.

Confiding Cormorant

Reed bunting in evening light.

 

[Click]

Beautiful series, Keith. 8)

 

[dpc]

Black-billed magpie from this morning...

 

[Eldar]

Mother Swan has been patiently protecting and warming her eggs. Between 2 and 6pm today, the first two eggs hatched. Still three to go, but she can finally start thinking about stretching her legs and wings and get some decent food
I am equally fascinated every year, to be part of these wonderful processes.

 

[AlanF]

Wagtails this afternoon, mopping up insects.

 

[IslanderMV]

Mute Swans feeding in a marsh today

 

[ERHP]

Lots of great images folks!

This is from a visit to my good friends, the Woodpeckers. The kids are growing and are now fighting for the food in the opening to the nest. Mama and Papa must be exhausted by now. I expect them to leave the nest today or tomorrow. I will of course be on travel, so I will not be able to photograph them when it happens, this year as last year ...

Really cool! I missed two of the Western Bluebird nests when they fledged but hope to catch another tomorrow afternoon. Work really gets in the way of my fun sometimes :/ lol.

 

[clbayley]

Daddy taking a turn on the nest...

 

[candyman]

I really like this thread. Great photos folks!
Spring is a wonderful time for bird photography.
Al lot of activity and sometimes even a moment of quiet. That is a moment to catch
Here is one of mine


The common chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs) - female by Thornmill Images, on Flickr