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Birding and Bird Photography

Discussion in 'Sports, Hobbies & Interests' started by 92shawman, Jan 2, 2014.

  1. Jan 5, 2022 at 7:28 AM
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    PzTank

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  2. Jan 5, 2022 at 7:46 AM
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    Saw my first Carolina Wren this morning. My friend a few miles away mentioned he had 2 living in his garage, he would let them out every morning and each night they return. Well now I have some to keep an eye on.
     
  3. Jan 11, 2022 at 3:09 AM
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    just discovered this thread this morning cruising around TW. Great Pics People, keep up the good work. I've always been a bird nut at heart. Just never took the time to get into shooting pics.
     
  4. Jan 16, 2022 at 7:16 PM
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    Bountiful number of Cardinals this year!27EB3C0E-C025-4E44-A004-F8B5D6ABCAC9.jpg
     
  5. Feb 3, 2022 at 11:22 PM
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    ok, serious question reguarding hummingbirds

    I live in the High Desert and it get cold in winter, well below freezing for weeks at a time. About two years ago we noted that the hummingbirds were no longer migrating. west/south. I used to take my feeders down come October but now leave them up all winter putting one in the heated birdbath. Is this a thing?? I know they need more than sugar to survive and they are getting what ever it is they need somewheres. What is going on??
     
  6. Feb 4, 2022 at 10:37 AM
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    I’m definitely not an expert, but a good guess might be the massive reoccurring fires these last few years. Could of thrown a wrench into the normal routines..?? And migration paths??
     
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  7. Feb 4, 2022 at 3:00 PM
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    they must be finding bugs somewheres
     
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  9. Feb 8, 2022 at 1:28 PM
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  10. Feb 10, 2022 at 5:45 PM
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    i wonder if you could be doing more harm than good. there's a fatal fungus that can grow in feeders - causes the birds tongues to swell and they can't feed. keeping the feeder warm might make that fungus thrive :notsure: random but you never know
     
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  11. Feb 16, 2022 at 9:21 AM
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    I've had a surprise visitor at my seed feeder this winter. He might come several times in one day, then I won't see him for a week or two. He's definitely making the rounds...lol

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  12. Feb 16, 2022 at 6:35 PM
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    the heater only keeps the water above freezing, no worries
     
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    The Yellow Warbler

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  14. Feb 16, 2022 at 6:58 PM
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    Carolina Wren

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    Falco Sparverius / AMKE (AMKE) Falco Sparverius.FL. American Kestrel.jpg
     
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    Violet-Crowned
     
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    Just found this thread! I was starting to wonder if I was the only weirdo out there with an ABA sticker on his taco
     
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  19. Apr 6, 2022 at 3:14 PM
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    Crested Caracara
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  20. Apr 8, 2022 at 12:07 PM
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    Hey, I have a couple Crested Caracara catches....
    They are a relatively new species to me as they don't come to visit us in New England but I caught this guy near Lake Okeechobee FL !

    Here is one just to show off how beautiful this bird is close up. Magnificent !

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