Showing posts with label birds. Show all posts
Showing posts with label birds. Show all posts

Friday, January 12, 2024

Friday Foto

We've been feeding the deer sweet corn down on the gun range which also attracts lots of other hungry wildlife. Mostly birds. These are only a few of the one's that have shown up. Usually the migratory's come through but they're late this year. Perhaps they'll grace us with their presence for the next Friday Foto.

Enjoy the photo overload. 


Blue Jay
The blue jay is a passerine bird in the family Corvidae, native to eastern North America.
It lives in most of the eastern and central United States; some eastern populations
may be migratory. Resident populations are also in Newfoundland, Canada;
breeding populations are found across southern Canada.


Brown Thrasher (Georgia State Bird)
The brown thrasher, sometimes erroneously called the brown thrush or fox-coloured thrush, is a bird in the family Mimidae, which also includes the New World catbirds and mockingbirds. 


Northern Cardinal (we named our property after these beautities)
The northern cardinal, known colloquially as the redbird, common cardinal,
red cardinal, or just cardinal, is a bird in the genus Cardinalis.


Red-bellied Woodpecker
The red-bellied woodpecker is a medium-sized woodpecker of the family Picidae.
 It breeds mainly in the eastern United States, ranging as far south as Florida
and as far north as Canada. 


Eastern Grey Squirrel with Blue Jays
The eastern gray squirrel, also known, particularly outside of North America,
as simply the grey squirrel, is a tree squirrel in the genus Sciurus.
It is native to eastern North America, where it is the most prodigious
and ecologically essential natural forest regenerator.

Towhee
Pipilo is a genus of birds in the American sparrow family Passerellidae.
It is one of two genera containing birds with the common name towhee.


It is such a pleasure, an honor and a privilege to be surrounded by God's beautiful handiwork. I try to thank Him every day for allowing us to live here. Can I get an amen?! 

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher

There is a Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher nesting in our yard! So far, I've spotted a Summer Tanager, Orchard Oriole, Blue Grosbeak, and several other unusual sightings. I can't get over what a variety of wildbirds are hanging around this year. As we used to say in the '80s, "Totally Awesome". *lol*

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher on nest photo 20150421_62_zpsj47xszlz.jpg

[click photo to enlarge & view at PhotoBucket]

If time be sure to check out the other photos while at Photobucket. Hubby snapped several of Hummingbirds too.


Saturday, January 5, 2013

Country Surprises In Pictures

Living in the country, sometimes one sees all manner of nature. Today, driving down a frequented nearby road, I spied a sleeping Barred Owl on a branch. He was a few feet off the road, so, I managed to snap this photo from inside the vehicle.


I made sure to not disturb his beauty rest.

Below, I saw this long ago abandoned barn on Scuffletown Road on our cold, sunny, winters day and had to stop and take a photo.


When I see it I wonder, "Why is the barn abandoned? Are the owners long gone?"

My hubby snapped the photo below of a pond, also on Scuffletown Road. Scuffletown is located in Pierce County, Georgia.


I always see God's handywork in nature. It's His signature on His beautiful creation.

"And God said, “Let the waters swarm with swarms of living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the expanse of the heavens.” Genesis 1:20 ESV

Thank you God for reminding me who You are and who I am in your creation.

Thursday, April 1, 2010

White-eyed Vireo


"Did anyone get the number of that truck?"

We rescued a White-eyed Verio the other day. Poor little guy flew right into our sliding glass doors. He was out cold on our back deck! So Hubby gently picked him up and kept him awake until he was able to fly.

Then, he flew away to join his buddies. Isn't he pretty?

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

My Little Chickadee

Yesterday was momentous, to say the least, wasn't it folks!? We are elated to say the least. Remember, there's more about that here if you're looking for the politics.

Another happy event is the little birdie's have taken over our yard this year. Our large Southern Cedars produced so many berries that we have more than enough for the migrating Cedar Waxwings and Robins.

The year-round resident Chickadees are having a feast too. They had been sharing the thistle seeds we put out with the Gold Finches but now they are dining on the Sycamore tree seeds. One Chickadee got carried away and flew into our 6' x 6' plane glass windows. Hubby and I rushed outside and began reviving the little guy.


Come on little fellow,
you can make it!

Isn't he pretty?

After a few moments of cradling and gentle caressing (and me whispering a prayer), he flew off into the Confederate Jasmine along the front walk. That made me feel so good to see the little guy make it. I love our big picture windows but they are deadly for the birds.


Cleared For Take Off!



Hummingbird Nest

Oh, and a few days ago, while strolling around the property, I found my first Hummingbird nest! This one is nestled almost at the very top in the other Sycramore down by the gate. I have a habit of looking up into the trees each day to see who's visiting, and lo and behold there was an abandoned nest. I was so thrilled! The hummingbird's we have here every year are Ruby Throated Hummingbirds.

I hope y'all have an exciting and happy day too! Thanks for stopping by.

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

I'm No Stranger To The Rain

Looky what all this lovely rain has brought us!! Yay! Thank you blessed God and Father for all this rain.


Sensitive Brier (wildflower)



Confederate Jasmine (domestic)

And southeast Georgia has many Hummingbirds. I call them "hummin' bees" because they sound very similar to bees in flight. We had a few earlier but now there must be dozens. Little rascals won't hold still for a photo shoot, so, I apologize for the poor picture quality. Aren't they adorable!?


Ruby Throated Hummingbirds

Hope you enjoyed the visit to our home. Thanks for coming by.

Friday, March 20, 2009

Spring And The Waxwings


Cedar Waxwing In A Savannah Holly Tree
Photo By: Steven R. Hudson

The Cedar Waxwings (Bombycilla cedrorum) came through our area this week. They are such lovely birds. I love it when they pass through as it means that Spring has definately arrived. Cedar Waxwings are en route to their summer nesting areas further north.

When they have landed in our yard, they proceeded to strip this tree bare. I don't think there is a single berry left, not even on the ground. The resident mockingbird, who had been guarding it all winter, finally gave up trying to keep the invading hoard off his territory. Poor little guy. At least there are ample bugs out now to keep his belly full.

Spring has sprung, the grass has ris’,
I wonder where the birdie is?
There he is up in the sky,
He dropped some whitewash in my eye!

I‘m alright, I won't cry,
I'm just glad that cows can't fly!

by Anonymous



Happy Spring Y'all!

♥ ∞

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Wordless Wednesday (03/11)

Florida Scrub Jay


Yellow Throated Warbler


All Photos By: Kirk M. Rogers.
Scroll down to "Recent Additions".

♥ ∞

Thursday, January 29, 2009

Savannah National Wildlife Refuge

We went migratory bird watching in the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge yesterday. I had to punch out early but I'm glad I made the effort to go. It was overcast and rainy most of the day but we still had fun.

The whole album is on-line at this link, for anyone interested. :o)

Savannah National Wildlife Refuge
It's actually located in South Carolina
just to the northeast of Savannah, Georgia.

Common Shovelers (Duck)

Common Shoveler (Duck)

Coots crossing the road

Alligators on the banks

Just a pretty, tranquil scene.

Cormorants and one Anhinga on the bottom limb

Bald Eagle

China Berry Tree

Great Blue Heron

Shhhh, look, a Wild Sparky!
(This is what I enjoy when I'm not
searching for missing Sapphires
and saving blog buddies from shark infested pools.)

The country sure has cute guys. [Hi Sweetie!]

The Weyenhauser Pulp Plant is a bit of a smelly blight,
but it's jobs for many.


♥ ∞

Saturday, January 3, 2009

In God's Loving Care

Carolina Wren


The Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus) is a common species of wren resident in the eastern half of the USA, the extreme south of Ontario and Quebec, Canada, and the extreme northeast of Mexico. A distinct population in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico and Belize is treated either as a subspecies Thryothorus ludovicianus albinucha, or as a separate species, White-browed Wren Thryothorus albinucha. Following a 2006 review[1], these are the only wrens remaining in the genus Thryothorus. T. ludovicianus is the state bird of South Carolina; its specific name ludovicianus means "from Louisiana". Wikipedia

We have a 'pet' Carolina Wren or two living at our home. This little darling sleeps on our open front porch almost every evening. I delight in its song as night falls for Carolina Wren is one of my favorites (after the Cardinal, of course!). I find this so pleasurable that I don't even care about the leavings that must be cleaned off the porch. He's keeping all those nasty bugs off our porch! Every Spring for many years now, a nesting pair have raised at least one brood in our open carport. I have purposely secured baskets on the walls to ease their yearly nesting dilemma. I want them safe and out of the reach of predators.

We have no less than four squirrel proof feeders with bird baths that encircle our home, so that no matter what time of day, one may look out and watch our little 'friends'. There are nesting boxes artfully scattered around our 7 acres for the local Bluebirds, Chickadees, Titmouse, Great Crested Flycatcher, etc. They are all such a comfort to watch and hear. We also have Purple Martins. It's always sad when they leave.

One of our all time favorite hobbies is the coastal migratory bird watching. Every January and February, we trek to the wilds of southeastern Georgia with photographic equipment and binoculars in hands to do just this. I may not get to go this year because of a persistent neck ailment.

The way in which I enjoy caring for our Georgia wildlife, reminds me how much God must enjoy caring for us, His children, if we only let Him. He loves us so much and proved it on the cross at Galilee. Most of the time, we probably don't even realize that it is His care that has protected us. I have a desiccated disk and a ruptured disk in my neck. The learned doctors my insurance company is paying good money for are discussing surgery. I know in my heart that God is laying out a path for me that I must travel if I want to be pain free. I know that all will be well, no matter what the outcome, because of Him and His care. Jesus is our refuge and the great caregiver. His feeders are never empty, He will keep me from the reach of predators and there will be a nest in which to rest when weary.

Mockingbird Nest


"Fear not, for I am with you. Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of My righteousness. Behold, all they that were incensed against you shall be ashamed and confounded. They shall be as nothing. They that strive with you shall perish. You shall seek them and shall not find them that contend with you. They that war against you shall be as nothing." Psalm 41:10-13 KJV

I feel so blessed that our loving Lord Jesus cares for someone as insignificant as little 'ol me. And just remember, my friend, He loves you too and desires only your affection in return.


♥ ∞

Friday, July 25, 2008

Barred Owl Sighting


Late yesterday afternoon a Barred Owl approached our home. It was almost on our back deck! It's times like this that I especially enjoy living in the country. We love our wild birds. This mature male was squirrel hunting. He must have a feast in our yard because we've got some fat squirrels this year.
Enjoy!
Sparky ♥ ∞