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Common Loons are not so common in my area. Every once in a while a Common Loon will appear for a brief period of time in my area. But usually we don’t see them here. However, if you want to have a better chance at seeing a Common Loon you don’t have to go too far to find them. I am in New York near the Pennsylvania border, but I don’t even… Read More
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The Common Gallinule (Common Moorhen) is a bird often found out on the water. Finding these Common Gallinule at Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge has been fun. This photo does a good job showcasing the environment where the Common Gallinule live. On a pond. Behind some foliage. Out on the water with other waterfowl like ducks. I also like the way the Common Gallinule is looking down almost like it is watching its… Read More
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The American Bittern is a bird that can often be found wading around the shoreline of bodies of water. For me it often seems like the American Bittern is a more reclusive and more well camouflaged shorebird than most. I only ever see them creeping around in tall foliage. I have never seen them out in the open like many other shorebirds. American Bitterns are a medium sized shorebird. Not tiny like… Read More
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The Belted Kingfisher might be my favorite bird that can be found around creeks and streams. Belted Kingfishers can be found around just about any type of body of water. Usually I know they are around because I hear them before I see them. They have a distinctive call that seems to often precede them taking flight. Google their call. It is one of the easiest bird calls to learn because it… Read More
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The American Coot is such an interesting bird. American Coots are a duck like bird and are often seen with ducks, but they are not ducks. The body of an American Coot is mostly dark gray colored with a black head. Then there is a narow pointy white beak. But the most interesting feature of an American Coot is their feet. It is difficult to describe. Just google it. They are pretty… Read More
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The Yellow-Rumped Warbler is a small black and white bird with a flash of yellow. I haven’t photographed these tiny birds very often. But, it is always nice to see them. I first created images that I liked of the Yellow-Rumped Warbler back in 2010. However, I have only managed to replicate this a few times since. Some time I need to make photographing warblers a higher priority. The photo below is… Read More
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Yellow Warbler. Tiny yellow bird. Bright colors. Easy to spot, but difficult to see. Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge has been one of my favorite places in the Finger Lakes region of New York to travel to for birding. Being able to see this Yellow Warbler perched atop some branches singing was so nice. Not something I have seen often. I like this view of it that depicts the Yellow Warbler singing atop… Read More
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Warblers are some of the most brilliant and beautiful birds. They are also some of the most challenging to get a look at. Never mind a decent photo. Common Yellowthroats fit right into that category. When I see a Common Yellowthroat it is usually as they dart through some bushes or underbrush. Contently in motion is the Common Yellowthroat. I don’t see them too often. I am able to capture a photo… Read More
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The White-Breasted Nuthatch is another fun bird to watch. White-Breasted Nuthatches are always on the move. If they are not flying they are hopping around up and down left and right. Climbing and moving all over the trees. I usually see White-Breasted Nuthatches climbing the trees in our yard. But on this occasion the White-Breasted Nuthatch zipped around behind me. Perching on our rooftop to survey the area. Checking to see if… Read More
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So many birds just have a fun look to them. The Tufted Titmouse is one of them. The Tufted Titmouse is a small bird. And the Tufted Titmouse is mostly gray and light to white color. Narrow pointy black beaks. But the key identifying fun characteristic of the Tufted Titmouse is the tuft of feathers pointing straight up off the top of its head. And if you are in need of a… Read More
