During the summer months I sometimes struggle to attain my Minimum Daily Requirement (MDR) of 20 bird species in our local Wounded Wetlands. This is so much easier during spring and autumn migration.
This past week the highlights among the arriving birds have been--
Black-throated Blue Warbler, males...
Yellow-billed Cuckoo:
Yellow-throated Warbler:
Common Yellowthroat male...
...and female:
Ovenbird:
Red-eyed Vireo:
Yellow-throated Vireo:
Northern Parula warbler:
Scarlet Tanager male in winter plumage:
For comparison, here is a male in breeding plumage I photographed in Illinois (May, 2017)
American Redstart:
Gray Catbird:
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher:
Prairie Warbler:
This fruiting fig (Ficus species) along the Levee Trail attracts many warblers:
Crepuscular rays from the sun emerge from the "civilized" side of the canal, about 20 minutes before sunrise:
On the opposite (western) horizon, anticrepuscular rays converge over the Everglades preserve as distant Coyotes sing to celebrate a kill:
This was the Miami, Florida Doppler radar velocity image at 4:30 AM on October 13. Our home location is circled and the direction of the reflections from migrating birds is indicated by the arrows:
The image from Key West at the same time gives some idea of the density of southbound migrant birds passing over the Florida Keys:
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Linking to:
Skywatch Friday
Weekend Reflections
Saturday's Critters
BirdD'Pot
Camera Critters
All Seasons
Wordless Wednesday (on Tuesday)
Natasha Musing
Our World Tuesday
Please visit the links to all these posts to see some excellent photos on display
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Hello,
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing to see the bird migrating showing up on the radar. Great collection of warbler photos. Love the sky captures. Take care and stay safe. Have a happy day!
Your pictures are incredible as is the variety..No MDR for me..Our variety can pretty much be counted on one hand unless one goes searching...ENjoy the rest of your week..
ReplyDeletesuch a wonderful group of pretty birds and I love the bottom radar image of birds over the Keys
ReplyDeleteWow. That is really interesting. I couldn't do 20 MDR!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos.
Delightful! Thank You
ReplyDeleteFabulous photos. Talking about migrations, I saw the first cranes today flying South overhead. They make such a noise you cannot miss them. Stay safe Diane
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing, 20 bird per day MDR. I am certainly impressed. And your photos are all superb.
ReplyDeleteAmazing that you can see reflections from migrating birds. I didn't know that was possible! Interesting how attaining your MDR changes with the seasons.
ReplyDeleteGreat skies there.
ReplyDeleteBirds are such an interesting subject to photograph. Very pretty set. I enjoyed looking, thanks very much. The one with the worm looks so cheeky :)
ReplyDeleteHazel
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Such beautiful birds---most I have never seen but would like too.
ReplyDeleteMB
so beautiful! *_*
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love your shots of all the adorable, beautiful, colourful birds! They're incredible, and I'm constantly going "Aaaaaaaaaaaaaw!"
ReplyDeleteWhat a great series of photos of the different birds.
ReplyDeleteThe sunset is also great.
Greetings Irma
Hello Ken,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bird captures , it is hard to pick a favorite. I love them all.
I think I heard some warblers were still around here, so more maybe on the way to you. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care and stay well. Have a great day, happy weekend. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.
These are magnificent birds, one prettier than the other, and the radar images are interesting. The sky pictures are amazing
ReplyDeleteHave a good weekend, Elke
We are seeing SO many Warblers now! Haven't seen a Blue Warbler but we'll be on the lookout. We did see the Ovenbird yesterday. It's a neat time to live in Florida! Enjoy this beautiful weekend!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous bird photos. Wintering in Florida you sure do get to see some fabulous birds. all my winter ones are back at my feeders. Fun to see them again. Enjoy your weekend.
ReplyDeleteI see the most beautiful birds pass by here.
ReplyDeleteIn the Netherlands we also have birds, but not nearly as beautiful as I see here. Great to see. The horizon is also beautiful.
Greetings, Helma
magnificent images. I didn't know that breeding and plumage can be so different.
ReplyDeleteI can't say anything but...simply gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteI thank you for your participation at I'd Rather B Birdin this week as always.
That red tanger is a thing of beauty, lovely photos Kenneth!
ReplyDeleteThat's a lot of birds! I really enjoy seeing your posts.
ReplyDeleteYou certainly have a lot of colorful birds in your count, Kenneth, and I appreciate that you share these great photos and the IDs as well. Each one looks like it could be in a bird identification book. As always, the skies and scenics are lovely too.
ReplyDeleteYou have shown me all kinds of beautiful warblers my friend Kenneth, thank you so much for sharing such wonderful colors! I am also interested on the radar capture you shared. At first I was a bit scared because it was a cyclone or something but it shows birds which is so amazing!
ReplyDeleteThank you Kenneth for sharing this to Timeless Thursdays!
The warblers in the first two photos are so pretty - I wish we had them here!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2020/10/at-aquarium.html
You live at the right place to watch the migrating birds, Ken. Keeping track of the bird migration must keep you grounded and not too much focused on the virus.
ReplyDeleteAbout your comment, I have seen the sign Fredericksberg (or burg), so it is close to where I live. Pflugerville is also a German-related town - we have streets like Meister. A motel called Dietzel. It has been more than 3 decades I as in Dallas (boy, you have lived in several places!), so I don't know how different it is. Only know from hubby that the airport is huge (and we were used to Los Angeles, so it must really be big!!)
We lived in Dallas back in 1972 when Southwest Airlines had only three planes. At the far north of town, there were open fields. They constructed the Interstate loop (I-635) which ran to the eventual site of DFW airport-- we called it the road to nowhere! Austin airport was a rustic spot where passengers walked to the planes across the tarmac and the "club" was a little kitchen where we could pour our own drinks.
DeleteI always enjoy your photos. They are so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAnother delightful collection Ken. You sure are located in a perfect spot to capture all those migrating species. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of these beautiful birds. I love the oven bird and the bright red bird. Such a treat to see them so close up.
ReplyDeleteYou always have so many bird sighting and wonderful photos. The black-throated blue warbler is a beautiful bird, I've never seen before.
ReplyDeleteThat's a wonderful list of warblers you have sighted Kenneth. The yellow billed cuckoo looks so pretty. In Delhi, the Black Redstart have started arriving (Oct-March) from the Himalayan region and I spotted the female on the GlobalBirdWeek. The sunrise photos are brilliant. I always enjoy checking the birds you have sighted :)
ReplyDeleteOutstanding series of photographs, Ken!
ReplyDeleteI felt like I was reviewing a published Field Guide.
I didn't know the Scarlet Tanager made such an incredible colour change during the seasons. Amazing. Also amazing are these radar photos of the migrations underway. I've been quite captivated by them.
ReplyDeletelove the pictures beautiful I love catching birds when they are migrating
ReplyDeleteWhat a treat to see them on radar! As always, I enjoy your photos a lot! And the bits that you share with us about the birds are something to add to my bird knowledge :)
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for your link at 'My Corner of the World' this week !!
Beautiful bird photos! Enjoy the rest of the week.
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are awesome.
ReplyDeleteNature is made cinematic and the Blue Warbler is so beautiful ...., great work.
Greetings.
Gorgeous birds! And that sunset too. I feel like 20 birds is a lot to spot!
ReplyDeleteWith Love,
Mandy