Black Stork.

Foto: Dabasdati.lv

rq explains: The first black stork has returned to his nest! A rarity here and in the world, their nesting area is closely monitored and deforestation efforts are co-ordinated with ornithologists every year.
He’s not tagged, but experienced observers say it’s the same guy from previous years; his mate hasn’t returned yet. Of the three ‘šeit’ links at the end, the first is a live camera view of the black stork nest, while the third has five different live camera links to bird nests: white-tailed eagle, black stork, chickenhawk, Eurasian eagle-owl (whose Latin name Bubo bubo I adore) and osprey. According to the third text, the chickenhawks and the eagle-owls are already incubating eggs.

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Ruby-Crowned Kinglet.

From Kengi, very exciting! I’ve never seen one of these in person. Click for full size.

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A Gal Has to Groom.

One nice thing about studio side is that I’m very close to all the dinosaurs. I was hanging at the window when this Downy decided to have her grooming session on the tree right outside my window. Click for full size.

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A great moment.

I’m supposed to be ‘resting’ (meaning don’t move much) for six effing weeks. The unhappiness of that was mitigated today by a gorgeous, very young Downy boy, who was braving the tray in the face of finch hordes, grackles, bluejays, robins, and much older, bossier woodpeckers. Click for full size!

Pye, Take Two.

Pye came back, and this time I got the glare which translates to “Oh. I remember you. Annoying.” He did allow me many shots today though. And his permission helped me to defocus on the crazy making pain of the torn muscles/cracked rib/wtfever I’ve done to myself. Click for full size!

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Pye!

Early this morning, I noticed my favourite Grackle was back, Pye, who is leucistic. Pye is extremely touchy in the presence of a camera, so it’s not easy getting a photo. I do know how to get him to show up though, Pye has a serious weakness for any type of baked goods, so I baited the tray with muffin and waited. He finally showed, and hasn’t become more tolerant of shutter noise. Click for full size.

New and Old Tenants.

From Charly, stunning shots of his new, and returning tenants. Click for full size!

35 Degrees South: Lunch at the Port.

And a disappointed Seagull, who didn’t get any lunch. Beautiful images all! From Lofty, click for full size.

Graaaaaaaaackles!

Oh, what a day. Nothing makes me quite as happy as the day the Grackles return. I love them so. A joyous day. Click for full size.

Messengers of Spring.

Wonderful shots from Charly, who is also surrounded by burgeoning Spring, including some rather bossy Wagtails. Click for full size!

The Decision.

Yesterday, I had the joy of watching, and capturing a young male Downy Woodpecker, perched in the Lilac, making the portentous decision to invade the finch filled feeder tray. I was lucky enough to get the start of the takeoff, but missed the flight, in spite of continuous shooting. Click for full size!