I took a trip out to Demetree Park one Saturday but did not find a lot of birds that morning. I did see a few Pied-billed Grebes and I managed to sneak up close to shore while one was diving and got a couple close pictures.
The thing I like most about this bird is it appears to be a juvenile based on the bill colors. When they are born Pied-billed Grebes have mottled bills that turn gray and blue-gray as they age.
My first American Goldfinch shot of the year was taken at Mead Garden after our banding day the following day.
Back at work the next week, I took a lunch walk and found this Northern Mockingbird guarding its tree in the small stand of woods across the street.
Still waiting for a sighting of both Bald Eagles. I keep worrying that the other bird had not arrived at all but I got a report that someone got a shot of them mating so he is here somewhere. Whew.
Back at Mead a week later and I caught a brief glimpse of the Rufus Hummingbird still hanging out. If we can keep these nice temperatures then perhaps it will stay all through the Winter.
American Goldfinch numbers are increasing sine they put feeders in the butterfly gardens. They are a joy to hear but this one seemed to give me a foul stare in the shade.
The Goldfinches are feeling rather at ease around the people wandering through. They are on the feeders and all over the weedy edges below.
They all seem nicely crisp. There are a lot of females and few brighter males coming and going.
I waited for a while to get this shot. Wanted a nice profile away from the feeders. Moments later and the bird was off to feed.
Now I just need the flocks to hit my yard. I have plenty of food waiting!
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