Tuesday, July 12, 2011

New And Old Friends of the Vermilon River. A Post to WBW

Yellow Warbler
This post started off as a new friends post, but I ran into instant problems. Should that include winter birds, the new black birds, woodpeckers,swallows etc.; and I'm in a negative mood with Blogger and its dictatorial, and its incompetent ways. So the post became a sort of new warbler post with some other friends included. I'll just explain why I put them in. I think seeing all these new birds is the result of having the new lens, the healthy state of the forest, and global warming which is bringing new wildlife this way. The yellow Warbler is new for me and our ten mile stretch that we travel in.( For new readers the forest runs for hundreds of miles as I explained in another post, but we limit ourselves to a ten mile stretch.)




Yellow Warbler


American Redstart.



American Redstarts are not new to me or the area, but this is the first time I have been able to capture them so well.

American Redstart.



I think the lens makes quite a difference, because all these birds are small and the forest canopy is thick. It's one thing to see them, but it's a double thrill to have good photos of them. Redstarts are warblers by the way.

Common Yellowthroat.



This was a real thrill as the Common Yellowthroats are new to me. And the colours are so vivid.

Common Yellowthroat.


Yellow-rumped Warbler.





I both saw and photographed these guys last year. But I have the impression that there are more around this year, and I got some good photos of an especially handsome bird with a dumb name.

Chestnut-sided Warbler.
The chestnut-sided Warblers seemed to be more abundant, in more areas, and easier to photograph, except my guys are always in a windstorm.

Chestnut sided Warbler.


Chestnut-sided Warbler.


Nashville Warbler?


Nashville Warbler?



I have this guy pegged as a Nashville or Connecticut immature, but I'm not certain got any idea?

Female Pine Sisken


Female Pine Sisken.




If anyone remembers an earlier post, I featured a little female pine sisken on my picnic table who in the midst of food was napping. I'm sure this is her again, and she's all grown up.

American Woodcock.


American Woodcock.




Definitely not Warblers! These photos of an American Woodcock were a first for me. I'm amazed that the bird was on this trail as the fox hunts here regularly.






A Post to WBW@http://pinerivereview.blogspot.com/
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42 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlJuly 12, 2011 at 5:04 AM

    these are all great, gary! except for the pine siskin and yellow-rumped, i don't get to see any of these other birds here in texas. just wonderful.

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  2. Hilke BrederJuly 12, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    You got some terrific shots, Gary. I particularly like the Yellow Warbler, for me the quintessential bird of summer... also the Redstart is beautiful. The bird that you think may be Nashville W. is not a warbler at all but belongs to the flycatcher family. Note the upright posture typical for the flycatchers, also the dark tail. Would say it probably is an Alder Flycatcher. Nice post!

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  3. Lois EvensenJuly 12, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    Wow, some great "gets!" Your new lens must be great fun, too.

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  4. jooJuly 12, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    They are all superb, Gary!

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  5. LouiseJuly 12, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Your pictures are wonderful, Gary, as usual. I so enjoy reading your blog, because so many of the birds that you have, we don't. Or, at least I never see them. Some day, though, when I'm rich and famous, I'm going to get a camera with a better lens, so I can take great pictures, too.

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  6. UnknownJuly 12, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Beautiful yellows ang oranges and the Woodcock is so cool!

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  7. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Wow - truly magnificent shots! Love the vivid colours you've captured.

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  8. DinaJuly 12, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    So many great shots of those little birds!

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  9. theconstantwalkerJuly 12, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    The Yellow Warbler must be a beatiful bird to see in the wild. I really like the American Redstart but the Yellow-rumped Warbler is my favourite.

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  10. GraceJuly 12, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Great photos as always. I love watching pine siskins in the yard--they're such cute little birds. It must have been so exicting to see the American Woodcock--a very interesting looking bird. I'm going to look it up and see if they live my part of the world.

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  11. JoyfulJuly 12, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Your photos never fail to excite the naturalist in us all. Thanks for sharing them.

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  12. Bob BushellJuly 12, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Great Gary, the Warblers are superb.

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  13. UnknownJuly 12, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Thanks texwisgirl!!

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  14. UnknownJuly 12, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    I Knew I could count on you Hilke!! Thanks for the ID!!

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  15. UnknownJuly 12, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Actually the lens is a year old now Lois, but it continues to amaze me!

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  16. UnknownJuly 12, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Thanks Joo.

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  17. UnknownJuly 12, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    You're rich enough and famous enough now Louise. Check the used lens on the web.

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  18. UnknownJuly 12, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    He is isn't he JM.

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  19. UnknownJuly 12, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    They are vivid aren't they ladyfi.

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  20. UnknownJuly 12, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Thanks Dina!!

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  21. UnknownJuly 12, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Aw Andrew you like them all.

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  22. UnknownJuly 12, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    This was the first time I've seen them Grace.

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  23. UnknownJuly 12, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Thanks for the kind comments Joyful.

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  24. UnknownJuly 12, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    From a great photographer, those are kind words Bob.

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  25. mickJuly 12, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Great photos. I agree that it's good to see a new bird but but an even bigger thrill to get good photos.

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  26. UnknownJuly 12, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    You're right there, Mick.

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  27. FjällripanJuly 12, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Amazing photos of all these beautiful birds!

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  28. NatureFootstepJuly 13, 2011 at 2:24 AM

    you got a problem. Lots of birds to share and too little room to do it.

    Check out my "Winged" tomorrow evening. You can show everything with wings. :)
    NF Winged

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  29. BirdingMaineJuly 13, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    Great post and captures Gary!

    You should try Wordpress. It's not as contrary as Blogger.

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  30. Mike B. @ slugyard.comJuly 13, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    Great shots- most of these are not around here.

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  31. KaHollyJuly 13, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    Incredible captures!! Aren't warblers fun? This spring I saw so many, but they didn't stay still enought to photograph, and I don't have a fancy lens. Enjoyed your post!! ~karen

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  32. UnknownJuly 13, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    Thanks Fjallripan!!

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  33. UnknownJuly 13, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    I think I don't spend enough time in the field and too much on the computer, NF.

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  34. UnknownJuly 13, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    Thanks BirdingMaine!!

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  35. UnknownJuly 13, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    Thanks Mike!!

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  36. UnknownJuly 13, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    They are fun Karen!!

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  37. AnonymousJuly 13, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    So many lovely captures! You live/hike in an avian paradise!

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  38. ArijaJuly 13, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Gary, this is an absolutely stunning collection of tiny birds.

    By the by, what is your new lens?

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  39. JJuly 13, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Lovely bird shots. The Yellow Warbler is particularly dazzling.

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  40. UnknownJuly 14, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    We're fortunate to be here BRC. By the way Thanks from Boomer he has his very own following.

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  41. UnknownJuly 14, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Thanks Arija. It's the sigma 150-500mm but I think I'm growing into it.

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  42. UnknownJuly 14, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Thanks Jeremy!!

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