Saturday, 11. July 2009, 16:23:49
Chickadee, Home, Black-Capped
Did you ever eat upside-down? Me neither!
Friday, 10. July 2009, 16:42:01
Juvenile, House, Finch, Home
Nothing like a nice drink on a hot afternoon.
Thursday, 9. July 2009, 16:06:54
Damselfly, Familiar Bluet, Oviposition, zoo
Here a pair of Familiar Bluet Damselflies are laying their eggs, or oviposition. I understand that he hangs on to her until the eggs are laid. This ensures that the eggs fertilized by him are laid.
I didn't realize until I downloaded this shot, that they were actually sitting on a feather in the water.
Aside: I spotted a Pileated Woodpecker yesterday afternoon. It was to shy to let me get into position for a shot. A great life sighting!
Wednesday, 8. July 2009, 16:47:25
Juvenile, Home, Sparrow, House
We recently moved our suet feeder to a new location in the yard. A little further away from the house. Since then it has come under close scrutiny of a group of House Sparrows. They have been going through a cake of suet in just over a day! It's really nice to see them enjoying themselves.
This little guy, being a teenager, is a bit of a sloppy eater, and it looks like it's going cross eyed looking at the end of its bill!
Tuesday, 7. July 2009, 16:30:14
Sparrow, House, Home
Although capable of taking care of itself, this juvenile House Sparrow is taking advantage of Mum's maternal instinct, and getting some free lunch.
Monday, 6. July 2009, 16:09:03
Glen Valley, Blackbird, Red Wing
The flash of red caught my attention right away. I suppose that's what it's for.
This Red-Winged Blackbird was calling to his mate, who was closeby.
Sunday, 5. July 2009, 16:18:56
Tiger Swallowtail, Butterfly, Mud Bay
This is my first Butterfly of the year. They are all proving to be quite elusive.
This Tiger Swallowtail was being harried by a Cabbage White, and only sat for a moment. Luckily I was there for that moment.
Saturday, 4. July 2009, 16:22:28
Bath, European, Starling, Home
Friday, 3. July 2009, 16:23:06
Great Blue, Blackies Spit, Mud Bay, Heron
Thursday, 2. July 2009, 16:16:59
Raptor Show, zoo, Harris, Hawk
A Harris Hawk.
This guy is part of the raptor show at the local zoo. He's only 14 months old. Born in captivity his real home would have been in the southern states.
Wednesday, 1. July 2009, 16:37:03
Tuesday, 30. June 2009, 16:09:36
Juvenile, Starling, Home, European
This juvenile European Starling it calling out to the world. Looking for it's Mum no doubt!
Monday, 29. June 2009, 18:18:45
Orange, House, Finch
Here's a cute little guy, who is a different than everyone else. This is a House Finch that is orange instead of red. He seems to be proud of his difference.
I understand that the colour difference is caused by diet. They can range from yellow through red to orange. Something I didn't know until seeing this little guy.
Sunday, 28. June 2009, 17:32:51
Juvenile, Rufous Hummingbird, Male, Hummer
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I'm a little fixated on Hummingbirds as of late. I just can't help it. They are such little jewels.
Here a little juvenile male does his daily limbering up.
Start
Stretch the tuss
Stretch right
Stretch left
There. Should be good for the day!
Saturday, 27. June 2009, 13:28:49
Flame Skimmer, Dragonfly, zoo
A Flame Skimmer Dragonfly.
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