Sunday, February 5, 2012

A Pine Sisken and Friends Of The Vermilon River. A Post To MWT and WBW.

The morning sky as well as the weatherman promised a bit of sun for today, and the weatherman was right on.

After the pink grey passed, the sky turned gold which reflected off the cloud.  

The brighter weather brought us a bit of luck with an opportunity to get some close ups of this Pine Sisken who elected to flock with the Redpolls. I've seen them this year on the west side of the river, but never close up. If you look closely at his tail you'll see yellow flashes. 

Pine Sisken

Pine Sisken

Pine Sisken.

Blue Jay.

Blue Jay.

Female Pine Grosbeak.

Female Pine Grosbeak with Male in the background.

Female Pine Grosbeak.

Female Redpoll

Male Redpoll

Female Redpoll

Puffed up Mourning Dove.

Sleepy Mourning Dove

At long last some peace to grab a short little nap!! A post to MWT @ http://ourworldtuesdaymeme.blogspot.com/ and WBW @ http://pineriverreview.blogspot.com/  Click on an image for the slide show. The bottom photo is one I missed on the initial setup.
One Female Pine Grosbeak watching another take off.
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47 comments:

  1. Nellie from Beyond My GardenFebruary 5, 2012 at 2:05 PM

    The Pine grosbeaks are such fine looking birds. I like that bottom shot of the two.
    nellie

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  2. theconstantwalkerFebruary 5, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    They are all wonderful birds to see Gary.
    I really like the Grosbeaks they are so colourful.. lovely images.

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  3. Bob BushellFebruary 5, 2012 at 2:32 PM

    I love the Grosbeaks, they are superb.

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  4. TexWisGirlFebruary 5, 2012 at 3:24 PM

    love those grosbeaks. we've not had the pine siskins here this winter like we did last year. but the goldfinches have stayed this year for the first time...

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  5. ksdoolittleFebruary 5, 2012 at 8:39 PM

    Guess we're all quite smitten with the grosbeaks!! (So THAT's where the Pine Siskins went last winter! TX of all places! They were missed at the feeders in the NE!)

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  6. Lucy Corrander Now in Halifax!February 6, 2012 at 3:02 AM

    Birds I don't know - lovely to see.

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  7. CubyFebruary 6, 2012 at 4:41 AM

    Pine Siskin are beautiful what a lovely little bird.

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  8. FilipBlogFebruary 6, 2012 at 11:55 AM

    The Pine Sisken is so beautiful. It also looks cute would like to keep it but it is a wild bird which needs it freedom. Great shots.

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  9. UnknownFebruary 6, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    The gold and red colors of the birds are lovely, and great skillful captures!

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  10. B i r g i t t aFebruary 6, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    Gary, you are doing such a great work with your bird shots!!!
    Fabulous photos :)

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  11. EG CameraGirlFebruary 6, 2012 at 1:11 PM

    Love the shots of the pine siskins!

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  12. Sylvia KFebruary 6, 2012 at 1:15 PM

    I always love your bird shots, Gary, and,yes, the Grosbeaks are a favorite of mine, too. Enjoy your week!

    Sylvia

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  13. CarverFebruary 6, 2012 at 1:21 PM

    It looks like a beautiful day and I know you were glad to have some light. Great shots of the sky and birds.

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  14. Melbourne Australia PhotosFebruary 6, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    Amazing bird pictures, as always, Gary. Keep shooting those birds, but only with your camera please!

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  15. NatureFootstepFebruary 6, 2012 at 3:04 PM

    great birds today.

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  16. Tina´s PicStoryFebruary 7, 2012 at 1:27 AM

    . . . it looks like spring, but we have -10°C :). in your pics i can see the cold!

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    Das sind Raphael und Yvonne    February 7, 2012 at 6:03 AM

    Wow, absolutely beautiful series of birds!
    I somehow lost your blog.. so I havent been writing for a while.. I hope I do not loose it again!
    Many greetings from Switzerland
    Yvonne & Raphael

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  18. ChrisFebruary 7, 2012 at 6:05 AM

    Your pine grosbeak is superb and I would love to see it! Magnificent shots once again, and the scenery are superb too!

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  19. JFebruary 7, 2012 at 7:30 AM

    Lovely birds and snowy scenery. Only rain here this winter!

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  20. AnnaFebruary 7, 2012 at 7:57 AM

    Gorgeous bird pictures Gary!
    I love them.
    Greetings from Holland,
    Anna :-))

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  21. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    The Pine Sisken is such a sweet little bird, but my favorite is definitly the colorful Grosbeak. Love your series.

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  22. John @ Beans and I on the LooseFebruary 7, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    A nice series. I like the shots with the blurred out background which brings your attention soley to the bird.

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  23. mickFebruary 7, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    Great photos of the morning sky and all the birds are beautiful.

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  24. SpringmanFebruary 7, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    I totally agree Gary, This collection must be clicked on to see the slide show. Just magnificent. Your Grosbeaks are perfect!

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  25. GraceFebruary 7, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    Great shot of the sleeping dove.

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  26. Kay L. DaviesFebruary 7, 2012 at 1:16 PM

    The pine siskins are really sweet, Gary, and I always love bluejays, but I agree with Grace: The dove with its head tucked down is wonderful.
    K

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  27. eileeninmdFebruary 7, 2012 at 2:21 PM

    Gorgeous birds and photos, the Grosbeaks and redpolls are my favorites. Thanks for sharing!

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  28. CarlettaFebruary 7, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    As always Gary this is a wonderful series!
    I love that last one of the Grosbeak taking off!

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  29. LarryFebruary 7, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    Nice group of avian fauna Gary! Love those Pine Grosbeaks!

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  30. SnapFebruary 7, 2012 at 4:46 PM

    I really enjoyed seeing your feathered friends!

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  31. BeckyFebruary 7, 2012 at 4:53 PM

    Excellant shots of your winter birds. I love the pinesiskins, and have never had Redpolls here.
    B.

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  32. RajeshFebruary 7, 2012 at 6:18 PM

    Very lovely birds.

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  33. Nadege,February 7, 2012 at 6:32 PM

    Sweet little birds, beautiful images.

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  34. Martha ZFebruary 7, 2012 at 7:26 PM

    Nice images, Gary. I really like that pine grosbeak.

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  35. holdingmomentsFebruary 7, 2012 at 9:27 PM

    Superb set of beautiful birds Gary.

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  36. Carole M.February 7, 2012 at 11:11 PM

    a lovely series of photographs Gary; especially like those pine grosbeaks.

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  37. Stewart MFebruary 7, 2012 at 11:34 PM

    Hi there - very nice set of pictures - I'm glad you added the last one as well - I like it!

    Cheers - Stewart M

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  38. UnknownFebruary 8, 2012 at 2:42 AM

    great, great, great :)

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  39. NancyFebruary 8, 2012 at 5:00 AM

    These are all so fabulous, Gary -- but I love the female grosbeak captures. Such a pretty little lady!

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  40. Sallie (FullTime-Life)February 8, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    The gold reflection is beautiful...makes me realize what a beautiful day you had for your hike. I love all your birds and it is especially wonderful that you help us to realize how even the little "LBJs" are absolutely beautiful in their own right! (I do know they're not just little brown jobs, but pine siskins!)

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  41. Lappland NatureFebruary 8, 2012 at 7:29 AM

    Hi very nice picture of the the beautiful birds.
    Thanks fore your visit in my blogg www.lapplandnature.blogspot.com !

    Maria

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  42. Kenneth Cole SchneiderFebruary 8, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    Very nice photos. I especially like the pine Grosbeaks and the redpolls.

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  43. LindaFebruary 8, 2012 at 11:01 AM

    gorgeous bird photos as always

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  44. Mary Howell CromerFebruary 8, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    Hi Gary from top to bottom, all of the entries are grand! Stay warm...a pat for Boomer~

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  45. DebbieFebruary 8, 2012 at 9:41 PM

    WOW....awesome close ups

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  46. BlueShellFebruary 8, 2012 at 10:40 PM

    Hi, Great and cute, cute, cute!!!
    Thanks for sharing.

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  47. Magic MomentsFebruary 9, 2012 at 8:46 AM

    Beautiful sun and the birds are cute..great work

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