Budgie is now safe in a cage August 30 2011

Emily C was able to capture the budgie this morning with the help of the local vet assistant and her mom. The budgie was very happy to be with other budgies.

A happy ending.

Beautiful Budgie and Night Hawks Backyard Birding

This beautiful budgie was in my back yard tonight. I see blue (yes) and think indigo bunting but no it is a budgie. Called Chris and she came over with her two budgies to see if we could sing it in. No luck yet but left a bird cage here. Thanks Chris.




Nighthawk - a pair flew over the house

A cardinal was feeding this young baby. Is it a sparrow, cowbird - not sure

Hawk Watch at Rosetta McClain Park August 28 2011

Cooper Hawk

Osprey

Great Crested Flycatcher


Magnolia Warbler

Black and White Warbler

On the way to Elmira.

Beautiful country side to Elmira. Saw many hawks, Red-tailed hawk, Northern Harrier, Juvenile Bald Eagle.

Ruby Throated Hummingbirds workshop August 27 2011

Went to a hummingbird workshop in Elmira. It was a wonderful afternoon with Ray Barlow, Lloyd, Steve and Robert at the workshop. Jen thank you for hosting.
I took over 700 shots and I still haven't looked at them yet. This week some time.

Red-tailed hawk Juvenile WOW August 26 2011

Fun shots today of a juvenile red tail. What a beautiful female.

Storm - and some lightning strikes August 24 2011

First time I have ever gotten a lightning strike.

Ruby Throated Hummingbird - preening

Where are the rest of the peanuts lady

Broad-winged Hawk, Baltimore Orioles in backyard August 20

First bird of the day a beautiful juvenile broad-winged hawk over my house. As I am writting this he just flew by the window again. Thanks Walter for the correction.
Carol and I enjoyed an afternoon of watching the birds in the backyard.

Baltimore Orioles




Rory hiding his bone

Ruby throated Hummingbirds August 18 2011

The hummingbirds are just starting to trust me. I was enjoying the yard after work when this young lady joined me. No cropping. Ann