I took the dogs over to Kelley Point Park this afternoon for a long walk. I wasn't expecting much but the park seemed to be brimming with birds. One of the first birds I chased around was a Pileated Woodpecker who had no desire to be near me.
Young robins were causing a ruckus. This photo does not illustrate said ruckus:
Black-capped Chickadees were the loudest birds around (except during a brief crow party), not illustrated in this photo where the bird clearly has its mouth full:
It must have been a banner year for Red-breasted Sapsuckers... They were EVERYWHERE.
Bushtits made a grand contribution to the general bird noise level.
A couple of Western Wood-Pewees were flying around the tops of the trees...
Out of curiosity, what would make this giant freakin hole:
On the way home I stopped by Force Lake to see if anything interesting was around and found a Green Heron there for the first time. He was not stoked on me.
Good times and tired dogs!
Young robins were causing a ruckus. This photo does not illustrate said ruckus:
Black-capped Chickadees were the loudest birds around (except during a brief crow party), not illustrated in this photo where the bird clearly has its mouth full:
It must have been a banner year for Red-breasted Sapsuckers... They were EVERYWHERE.
Bushtits made a grand contribution to the general bird noise level.
A couple of Western Wood-Pewees were flying around the tops of the trees...
Out of curiosity, what would make this giant freakin hole:
On the way home I stopped by Force Lake to see if anything interesting was around and found a Green Heron there for the first time. He was not stoked on me.
Good times and tired dogs!
Great pics! I think that big whole was made by a Pileated.
ReplyDeleteSarah is totally right.
ReplyDeleteOn both counts!
Laura
Wonderful photos and great birds, Jen! I love the Pileated and the Green heron! Both are my favorite birds. Looks like you had a another great birdy day.
ReplyDeleteWow what a great day for you! Love the Chickadee :o)
ReplyDeleteI agree a Pileated probably made that LARGE dig in the tree...Awesome photos Jen!! I really love the bushtit we dont get a look at those around here!!!
ReplyDeleteSorry Ive been MIA lately- grrr
Great shot of the Red-Breasted Sapsucker!
ReplyDeleteI don't know how you manage to see so many different species each time out, Jen! The Pileated is my nemesis--no decent shots of one yet. Lovely shots and that bushtit is not easy to catch! Good stuff!
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