We had snow flurries on the first day of November. Rain and dreary days discouraged outdoor activities. One sunny morning in late October I discovered an unlikely "perch" for bird photography. I had noticed bird activity in the three young crabapple trees just outside the windows of the main kitchen of the home we share with our daughter and SIL's family. In early morning I identified several species eating the berry-sized apples or the insects attracted to them and the surrounding seed heads of the Black-eyed Susan flowers.
Most common were the Eastern Bluebirds, so photogenic:
American Goldfinches roosted in the trees but usually harvested flower seeds:
The goldfinches lose their brilliant colors in late autumn. The yellowish wash suggest that this is a male:
Yellow-rumped (Myrtle) Warblers often linger well into the winter, subsisting on fruits and seeds:
No doubt about the identity of this one, AKA "Butter-butt:"
Black-capped Chickadees eat mostly insects in the warm season, but turn to seeds and fruit as winter approaches:
Carolina Wrens seemed to be searching for insect prey:
Dark-eyed Juncos used the trees as intermediate stops in their search for flower seeds:
An immature Sharp-shinned Hawk made a surprise entrance to roost on the fence as the small birds scattered:
Autumn colors were somewhat subdued and reached their peak during the last week of October. This is a view of the cleared area and the large brush pile on October 22:
The back fence separates the lawn from the sharp drop-off into the clear-cut and provides a great view:
For the reflection meme, I found this photo taken in June, 2015 in Vancouver, Canada:
This week's header: Sunset November 7, 2023
= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =
My Corner of the World
________________________________________________
Please visit the links to all these posts to see some excellent photos on display
________________________________________________
Our insect-eating birds are now gone! Thanks for sharing yours.
ReplyDeleteWhat a terrific avian photography studio setup! Complete with extremely photogenic birds!
ReplyDeleteWe're seeing more migrants on each successive outing. Most posing among dead leaves and grass. I need your arrangement!
Thanksgiving is approaching and I am thankful to have discovered your wonderful artistry a few yeas ago. All the best, Ken.
I always enjoy seeing a bluebird. Beautiful photos, as always!
ReplyDeleteGreat sunset and I love the little Bluebirds, but the Sharp-shinned Hawk is amazing, great photos. I hope it did not find too much to eat in your garden!!
ReplyDeleteHave a good weekend Diane
The hawk looks so good!
ReplyDeleteI could look at photos of Eastern Bluebirds all day long! Such beautiful birds.
ReplyDeleteI love your photographs of the birds on your new perch.
ReplyDeleteI love sharp shinned hawks. They show up in the backyard, the other birds flee. The squirrels do not run but they keep there on the little hawk.
...Kenneth, you created some gorgeous images of the birds. Thanks for sharing them.
ReplyDeleteAmazing pictures of that hawk!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos. I think I know where that Vancouver photo is taken (very near the Wall Centre downtown perhaps).
ReplyDeleteLet me reiterate how much I appreciate you sharing these wonderful bird photos throughout the year. Keep them coming.
ReplyDeleteWorth a Thousand Words
Great Autumn colours.
ReplyDeleteHello :=)
ReplyDeleteThe Eastern Bluebirds are extremely beautiful and so are your captures of them, and your fabulous Sharp-shinned Hawk captures are superb, they deserve a place in National Geographic.
I really have to do my first PFW count. I was anxious about my post on all the change that is needed. It is heart break with world events and the hate that seems to surround us. I try to make a Nature Bubble but my husband has family in Israel and so far they are safe, but it is a worry...Michelle
ReplyDeleteWhat delightful pictures! You found some lovely birds right outside the window.
ReplyDeleteHello Ken,
ReplyDeleteI just love the sweet Bluebirds! All the birds are photogenic, great variety of yard birds and beautiful photos. Your sky and scenic views are lovely too. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great weekend. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.
Birds even pose for you. Lucky duck! From start to finish your photographs are top notch! Adore how you capture the "eyes" of every bird you photograph. That takes talent. Sending thoughts and prayers....
ReplyDeleteYou've really enjoyed some beautiful Fall foliage there. Love the Hawk close ups and of course that perching birds with pretty backgrounds. You always take the most beautiful photos. Enjoy your week!
ReplyDelete
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing that you were able to capture so many different bird species in your crabapple trees. The photos are so beautiful!
I really like the line over the eye of the Carolina Wren, but the close up of the Hawk in that light is stunning.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos and a wonderful selection of birds.
ReplyDeleteHi Ken, I enjoy your wonderful bird photos in both this post and last week's post. Thanks for that. The eastern blue birds are always enchanting. Kind regards – Elke
ReplyDeleteThe blue bird with the red berries are particularly stunning. #Allseasons
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos! I haven't seen crab apples for many years but I remember them as being a good deal larger... probably because I was a good deal smaller!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2023/11/my-happy-places.html
So amazing birdlife
ReplyDeleteAnother set of fantastic photos so clear and colourful too :-0
ReplyDeleteHave a crabappletastic week š
As a fellow bird lover, these are outstanding shots.
ReplyDeleteI visited you via WW On A Tuesday – Flushed
I linked up this week with = 31+32.
Come and join us at #WW https://esmesalon.com/tag/wordlesswednesday/ Wed-Sat.