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Posted 07 July 2012 - 11:26 PM
Was keeping an eye on them today, thinking they may fledge any day now. The mom was perched directly in front of the nestbox for several hours, calling to them and one looked like it was trying to get out of the box, and she flew over as if to make it go back inside. She didn't have any food with her, and the baby was fully expecting to be fed! They kept peeping out of the box and calling to their parents.
What I have learned so far.... just because you think that bird is just another _____ (house sparrow, chickadee, crow or whatever you are used to seeing) look a little closer... you just might be surprised!
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Posted 08 July 2012 - 12:55 AM
In the last pic it looks like he/she is thinking, "ARE YOU NUTS!?! I'M NOT GOING OUT THERE!!!".
New Year's Resolutions:
Get my lifelist to 300 (at the time of the original writing-293, currently-294)
Finally get Mountain Quail and Vesper Sparrow
Top my previous single year best (2011-253) I'm at 210 as of 6/11.
Latest Lifer(s):Cassin's Kingbird, Basalt Campgrounds, San Luis Reservoir SRA, Merced County, CA, 6/3/13; Harris's Sparrow, Oka Ponds, Campbell, CA, 1/1/13
Favorite Recent Bird(s):Pileated Woodpecker, North Grove Trail, Calaveras Big Trees State Park, Calaveras County, CA 6/8/13; Cassin's Kingbird (Lifer), Varied Thrush, Basalt Campgrounds, San Luis Reservoir SRA, Merced County, CA; Lesser Nighthawk, Santa Fe Grade Rd., Merced County, CA, 6/3/13; Yellow-breasted Chat, Knights Ferry Rec Area, Knights Ferry, CA; 5/20/13; Blue-winged Teal (Pair), Peregrine Falcon, Sanderling (3),Franklin's Gull (9), Modesto Wastewater Treatment Facility, Modesto, CA, 5/12/13; MacGillivray's Warber, Adair Rd., Modesto, CA, 5/5/13; Long-eared Owl, Mercy Hot Springs, Fresno County, CA
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Posted 08 July 2012 - 01:27 AM
LOL right! They have it made right now with all meals being delivered and their own cleaning service! Life is going to get a whole lot tougher in the next day or two when they make that leap! But as hot as it has been I bet they will like being out of that little box so when we do get a breeze they can benefit from it!
What I have learned so far.... just because you think that bird is just another _____ (house sparrow, chickadee, crow or whatever you are used to seeing) look a little closer... you just might be surprised!
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Posted 08 July 2012 - 01:38 AM
I can't imagine what it's like to be cooped up (no pun intended) in a little box out in the direct sunlight like that. It reminds me of the movie Cool Hand Luke, the partwhere Luke has to spend a few nights "in the box".
New Year's Resolutions:
Get my lifelist to 300 (at the time of the original writing-293, currently-294)
Finally get Mountain Quail and Vesper Sparrow
Top my previous single year best (2011-253) I'm at 210 as of 6/11.
Latest Lifer(s):Cassin's Kingbird, Basalt Campgrounds, San Luis Reservoir SRA, Merced County, CA, 6/3/13; Harris's Sparrow, Oka Ponds, Campbell, CA, 1/1/13
Favorite Recent Bird(s):Pileated Woodpecker, North Grove Trail, Calaveras Big Trees State Park, Calaveras County, CA 6/8/13; Cassin's Kingbird (Lifer), Varied Thrush, Basalt Campgrounds, San Luis Reservoir SRA, Merced County, CA; Lesser Nighthawk, Santa Fe Grade Rd., Merced County, CA, 6/3/13; Yellow-breasted Chat, Knights Ferry Rec Area, Knights Ferry, CA; 5/20/13; Blue-winged Teal (Pair), Peregrine Falcon, Sanderling (3),Franklin's Gull (9), Modesto Wastewater Treatment Facility, Modesto, CA, 5/12/13; MacGillivray's Warber, Adair Rd., Modesto, CA, 5/5/13; Long-eared Owl, Mercy Hot Springs, Fresno County, CA
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Posted 08 July 2012 - 10:47 PM
Wonderful pics! Mine are peaking out of the hole...not quite sticking their heads out yet, though.
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Posted 22 July 2012 - 03:37 AM
Late this afternoon/evening (not yet dark but getting close) my bluebird family came back to visit the yard, ALL of them! I was tickled to see them, didn't have a camera as I was loading a moving truck haha, so I just took a break and observed them. The youngsters did not go to the ground to feed for themselves, but the parents were flapping their wings and chirping to them, then the parents would fly down and grab a bug. The parents did not feed it to the babies, I am guessing they were trying to show them how easy it is to get something good to eat!
What I have learned so far.... just because you think that bird is just another _____ (house sparrow, chickadee, crow or whatever you are used to seeing) look a little closer... you just might be surprised!
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Posted 22 July 2012 - 06:50 AM
I can't imagine what it's like to be cooped up (no pun intended) in a little box out in the direct sunlight like that. It reminds me of the movie Cool Hand Luke, the partwhere Luke has to spend a few nights "in the box".
Man, fisherman, showing your age with that movie reference.
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Posted 26 July 2012 - 01:08 AM
Umm, whats wrong with his age? LOL Because I am OLDer! So I think his age is pretty good!
What I have learned so far.... just because you think that bird is just another _____ (house sparrow, chickadee, crow or whatever you are used to seeing) look a little closer... you just might be surprised!
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Posted 26 July 2012 - 04:23 AM
Umm, whats wrong with his age? LOL Because I am OLDer! So I think his age is pretty good!
Just checked his age on his profile. I'm seven years older than him!
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Posted 26 July 2012 - 05:12 AM
Creeker, you don't have to be a classic to like the classics.
Thanks Sailormom, but if I remember correctly you called me old once, too.
Thanks Sailormom, but if I remember correctly you called me old once, too.
New Year's Resolutions:
Get my lifelist to 300 (at the time of the original writing-293, currently-294)
Finally get Mountain Quail and Vesper Sparrow
Top my previous single year best (2011-253) I'm at 210 as of 6/11.
Latest Lifer(s):Cassin's Kingbird, Basalt Campgrounds, San Luis Reservoir SRA, Merced County, CA, 6/3/13; Harris's Sparrow, Oka Ponds, Campbell, CA, 1/1/13
Favorite Recent Bird(s):Pileated Woodpecker, North Grove Trail, Calaveras Big Trees State Park, Calaveras County, CA 6/8/13; Cassin's Kingbird (Lifer), Varied Thrush, Basalt Campgrounds, San Luis Reservoir SRA, Merced County, CA; Lesser Nighthawk, Santa Fe Grade Rd., Merced County, CA, 6/3/13; Yellow-breasted Chat, Knights Ferry Rec Area, Knights Ferry, CA; 5/20/13; Blue-winged Teal (Pair), Peregrine Falcon, Sanderling (3),Franklin's Gull (9), Modesto Wastewater Treatment Facility, Modesto, CA, 5/12/13; MacGillivray's Warber, Adair Rd., Modesto, CA, 5/5/13; Long-eared Owl, Mercy Hot Springs, Fresno County, CA
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Posted 26 July 2012 - 11:22 PM
Well, if you're old fisherman1313, than I must be ancient. Got ya beat by 10 years! (Believe it or not, I never saw "Cool Hand Luke.")
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Posted 28 July 2012 - 05:54 AM
Thanks Sailormom, but if I remember correctly you called me old once, too.
Umm, if you really think about it, you will remember that I called MYSELF old and not you! haha! And here I tried to take up for you with Creeker, sheesh!
Three, I never saw Cool Hand Luke either... that I can remember anyway.
What I have learned so far.... just because you think that bird is just another _____ (house sparrow, chickadee, crow or whatever you are used to seeing) look a little closer... you just might be surprised!
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Posted 28 July 2012 - 05:34 PM
You're right, you called yourself old. Sorry.Umm, if you really think about it, you will remember that I called MYSELF old and not you! haha! And here I tried to take up for you with Creeker, sheesh!
You should both rent Cool Hand Luke, it's a great movie.
New Year's Resolutions:
Get my lifelist to 300 (at the time of the original writing-293, currently-294)
Finally get Mountain Quail and Vesper Sparrow
Top my previous single year best (2011-253) I'm at 210 as of 6/11.
Latest Lifer(s):Cassin's Kingbird, Basalt Campgrounds, San Luis Reservoir SRA, Merced County, CA, 6/3/13; Harris's Sparrow, Oka Ponds, Campbell, CA, 1/1/13
Favorite Recent Bird(s):Pileated Woodpecker, North Grove Trail, Calaveras Big Trees State Park, Calaveras County, CA 6/8/13; Cassin's Kingbird (Lifer), Varied Thrush, Basalt Campgrounds, San Luis Reservoir SRA, Merced County, CA; Lesser Nighthawk, Santa Fe Grade Rd., Merced County, CA, 6/3/13; Yellow-breasted Chat, Knights Ferry Rec Area, Knights Ferry, CA; 5/20/13; Blue-winged Teal (Pair), Peregrine Falcon, Sanderling (3),Franklin's Gull (9), Modesto Wastewater Treatment Facility, Modesto, CA, 5/12/13; MacGillivray's Warber, Adair Rd., Modesto, CA, 5/5/13; Long-eared Owl, Mercy Hot Springs, Fresno County, CA
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Posted 03 August 2012 - 05:28 AM
I am in Washington now, it is coooooooooold to me here but I still want to take advantage of birds that I can see here and not at home in SC, so does anyone have any suggestions? Staying here at my son's apartment, there is a wooded area behind it, and I can hear plenty of birds I would love to see! After the long drive out here and then getting moved and settled into his apartment I have not had time to explore the available nearby resources. I am ready to go see some birds! lol
What I have learned so far.... just because you think that bird is just another _____ (house sparrow, chickadee, crow or whatever you are used to seeing) look a little closer... you just might be surprised!
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