Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Another Group of Friends from the Vermilon River. A Post to WBW.

Crow
As I mentioned in the previous post, the way to tell a Northern Crow from a Raven is the lack of the shaggy mane. Size is not a great indicator as this crow is pretty big also.

Profile of Crow.
Pretty impressive looking isn't he?

Same Crow
Notice the light reflection in his eye?

Profile
These are the same guys that I attract with the peanuts, and they're getting fairly use to Boom & I.

In Profile Again
If you look closely you can see the snow on his beak as they get their moisture from the snow an indication of their adaption to a northern climate.

Full Profile


Female RedPoll
 Again you can never get enough RedPolls.

Female RedPoll


Female RedPoll


Female RedPoll


Am. Goldfinch
Just as a change of pace I thought I'd include these American Goldfinch. Another splash of colour against the black of the crows. 
American Goldfinch


RedPoll

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56 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlMarch 29, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Love 'em all. Keep 'em coming! :)

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  2. Bob BushellMarch 29, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Brilliant again Gary.

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  3. mickMarch 29, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Nice photos of the Crows and it looks like you have a great variety of birds around you.

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  4. theconstantwalkerMarch 29, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Fantastic images Gary. I am starting to really envy your lifestyle. Enjoy your hikes as the weather improves.

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  5. jooMarch 29, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Love them all!

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  6. CarlettaMarch 29, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    I had noticed someone made a comment on an earlier post about the crow and it was your raven. So glad you have posted the difference.
    Here it's crows - loud and noisy. :)
    I just got my finch feeders ready today. My Mom thought she saw one. I'm anxious for their return.
    Wonderful set of images!

    Carletta@Round The Bend

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  7. Adam TiltMarch 29, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    Nice photos Gary. I'm fortunate to have both Crow and Raven over and in my garden. Wish I had some Redpolls though.

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  8. FABMarch 29, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Excellent post and images again Gary.

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  9. NatureFootstepMarch 29, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    some birds are quite acrobatic. :)

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  10. SondraMarch 29, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    HE Is a fab looking crow! Love the redpolls and the the little gold finch!! All great birds

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  11. MaryMarch 29, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Interesting to learn about the crow and raven. Love those Redpolls! I don't get to see those...so pretty!

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  12. Lois EvensenMarch 29, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Just beautiful. Very nice shots.

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  13. Bill S.March 29, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    A great series of pictures. Redpolls are some of my favorites, but they have not showed up the last two winters.

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  14. Sallie (FullTime-Life)March 29, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    Hi Gary. An interesting tutorial on crow v ravens -- something I've always wonderd about. I love the red polls too -- the only time (maybe I said this before) I've ever seen them was in Port Aransas TX. Nobody there was too excited b/c they were quite common, but we don't have them in the Pacific Northwest, that I know of, so it was a first for us.

    Thank you!

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  15. GuyMarch 29, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Hi Gary I just discovered your blog and have been moving thru the older postings. I am in awe of the amount of definition you are getting in the feathers of the crows and ravens. I would love you add you to my favorite blogs if that is okay?

    Guy

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  16. IndraniMarch 29, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Fabulous pics, just terrific!

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  17. SpringmanMarch 29, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Great stuff Gary! I was out chasing Red Winged black birds today and I wish I was getting the feather definition your achieving. So I'm guessing this bird was a Hugin impostor then?

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  18. Pat UlrichMarch 29, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    Nice shots, Gary -- the crows are impressive, but I really love those little redpolls!

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  19. UnknownMarch 30, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    Thanks teswisgirl for thr great compliments.

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  20. UnknownMarch 30, 2011 at 1:04 AM

    Thanks Bob.

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  21. UnknownMarch 30, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    Quite a lot mick and more as global warming increases.

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  22. UnknownMarch 30, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    Thanks Andrew. Just retire to make time for nature!!

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  23. UnknownMarch 30, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    Thanks Joo say hello to Ira.

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  24. UnknownMarch 30, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    Even the crows are big here Caretta,so they easy to confuse with ravens if you can't see the shaggy mane.

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  25. UnknownMarch 30, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    I think most of my RedPolls have returned to the Tundra Adam.

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  26. UnknownMarch 30, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    Thanks Frank.

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  27. UnknownMarch 30, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    They sure are NF.

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  28. UnknownMarch 30, 2011 at 1:12 AM

    Thanks Sondra.

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  29. UnknownMarch 30, 2011 at 1:15 AM

    Alas, Mary my RedPolls have left for home.

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  30. UnknownMarch 30, 2011 at 1:15 AM

    Thanks Lois.

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  31. UnknownMarch 30, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    That's too bad Bill as they sure brighten winter.

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  32. UnknownMarch 30, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    Ah, all those shots are so lovely!
    Crows are fascinating to me and the RedPoll & Finch are such beautiful birds too!

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  33. UnknownMarch 30, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    They're sure interesting Sallie.

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  34. UnknownMarch 30, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    Great Guy. Some of the change is because of the sigma 150-500mm lens.

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  35. UnknownMarch 30, 2011 at 1:20 AM

    Thanks Indrani.

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  36. UnknownMarch 30, 2011 at 1:21 AM

    Sort of a junior Hugin, Springman.

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  37. UnknownMarch 30, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    Thanks Pat. The RedPolls are a real welcome addition to winter.

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  38. UnknownMarch 30, 2011 at 1:23 AM

    Amazing the colour they bring to the white winter landscape, Nicole.

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  39. Gemma WisemanMarch 30, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    Love the textures of patterns on that RedPoll! Fascinating! And your crow seems to be more of a sooty black than ours which are shiny blue/black in summer (or seem to be) and just rich black in winter!

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  40. UnknownMarch 30, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    The crows are just showing off in their posing now I think Greyscale Territory.

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  41. Mike B. @ slugyard.comMarch 30, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    No redpolls here- haven't made their way far enough west I suppose. Plenty of crows though!

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  42. FotokarusellenMarch 30, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    A nice post and great images. Super!

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  43. AnonymousMarch 30, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Good captures of that all black bird - well done!

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  44. AnonymousMarch 30, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Excellent shots of the Crow! I've been unable to achieve any decent photos of this bird_ he's too wary.

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  45. Hilke BrederMarch 30, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Great post, Gary! Love your pictures of the Redpolls and you neat comparison of Crows vs Ravens. There is actually an article in eBird (3/22) about the distinction along with links to their vocaliztions.

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  46. UnknownMarch 30, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    Lots of crows everywhere I think Mike.

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  47. UnknownMarch 30, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Thanks Fotokarusellen for the kind words.

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  48. UnknownMarch 30, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Thanks dreamfalcon.

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  49. UnknownMarch 30, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Try bribing him BRC!!

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  50. UnknownMarch 30, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Thanks Hilke and I checked out ebird.

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  51. Empty NesterMarch 30, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    There are crows in the woods at the ponds and they are HUGE but they never let me get a good shot of them. So, I shall simply enjoy your photos! And I do!

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  52. RebeccaMarch 30, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Great photos.. I especially love the shots of the crow!

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  53. Müge TekilMarch 31, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    Gorgeous photos indeed! Since I am very used to see crows in Istanbul, my favourite is the female Redpoll :)

    http://dogadansevgiyle.blogspot.com

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  54. UnknownMarch 31, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    Enjoy him all you want EmptyNester. I notice he visits with his wife now.

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  55. UnknownMarch 31, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    Thanks Rebecca.

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  56. UnknownMarch 31, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    Hi MT. Well the RedPolls are from north of me and so are visitors here. So enjoy them before they go home and I have no more photos.

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