Saturday, May 24, 2014

Bright Colours At The Vermilon River.

 We've had rain warnings and floods, but despite the conditions, the weather has warmed in the last few days. All the flying critters are in fine colour, although I haven't seen many females at the gathering areas. Opposite a Chestnut-sided Warbler. Remember click for the slide show.
Male Redstart

Chessie

 Now this male Ruby-Throat was a surprise because it is so cool. I love when they land in trees.
Same.

Male Tree Swallow in sun

In flight

Male Redstart.



Male Redstart


Chessie

Showing full colours

Profile

Reverse direction

Chestnut-sided Warbler


Profile.

Singing


In flight Redstart

Tree Swallow.

Redstart.

Ruby-throated Hummingbird.

 This is a series of a Common Grackle, not only for colour, but for humour as he grooms himself at the River's edge in a high wind. A post to: I'd Rather Be BirdinOur World TuesdayWBW.


This is not funny

I'm not really a character!! says Bobbi.

70 comments:

  1. I really enjoyed this series of photos...specially the grackle!

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  2. Bobbi...with an "I" so I'm assuming a girl?! Or am I wrong...no matter a beauty!!!

    Love your hummingbird images [the one in reverse flight...awesome] And the colors of the grackle you managed to capture great. I must admit, the colors of the tree sparrow stole the show for me. High 5!!!

    Thanks for stopping by and linking up with your bird treasure this weekend!! Much appreciated.

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  3. a great series of shots - i can't pick a favourite out

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  4. lovely warblers and tree sparrows! GREAT shots of the hummer! and bobbi is adorable!

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  5. Fascinating collection of photos and wonderful hummingbirds.

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  6. Some brilliant clicks..the humming birds are lovely so are the Common Grackle colorful..thanks for sharing..

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  7. Beautiful images over there, and Bobbi, is he had something to Boomer?

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  8. lots of jewels in your post today. Much appreciated. :)

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  9. Terrific shots of a great variety of birds. Love the hummer and swallow. I like grackles, they are fun to watch. Sweet shot of Bobbi winking!

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  10. Beautiful birds! I especially enjoyed the hummers and the swallows.

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  11. Enjoy your sprring colours and birds Gary. I certainly did.

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  12. Wonderful photos of birds !

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  13. Beautiful! I especially like the Hummer action.

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  14. Wonderful images... I am so jealous of your "hummers" I have nothing like them here.

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  15. All of your bird photos are absolutely stunning! Not the average photo, but always something special in each one. The singing one and the redstart are fabulous! Are you a professional? Are you a friend of Bobbi & Gary? Your name is almost identical!

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  16. You were wonderful to adopt Bobbi! If only others would do the same instead of buying at pet stores. He looks so sweet!

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  17. Bobbi steals the show ~ xoxo

    artmusedog and carol ~ (A Creative Harbor)

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  18. Awesome captures of the birds! The colors are so rich...love the green ones! I have never seen a green bird here where I live.
    Have a great week!

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  19. You always have such beautiful birds and today is no exception!! You are indeed wonderful to adopt Bobbi and he does look happy!! Great wink he's got there!! Hope your week is off to a great start, Gary!! Enjoy!!

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  20. What a beautiful series of photo's you made again Gary. I always see the most special birds here.
    Have a nice week

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  21. I especially like the flight shots of the hummingbird.The iridescence of the grackle and tree swallow show up very nicely.

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  22. Nice pictures , full of beauty , wonderful birds, my favorite is Ruby -throated Hummingbird . !

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  23. The ruby throat and tree swallow are beautiful, wonderful photos. Bobbi is cute I'm glad you have yourself another companion.

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  24. Nice variety of birds! I do love having the hummingbirds back for the season.. Great shots, have a happy week!

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  25. What beautiful birds, and great captures.

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  26. A great series of bird photos. My favorites are always the Hummingbirds. Bobbi looks very contented.

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  27. Wow; how beautiful☆☆☆ Especially, I wish I could have a chance to see the hummingbirds(^^;)

    Sending you Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*

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  28. Fantastic collection of beautiful bird shots and Bobbi looks like quite a character.

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  29. Bobbi is winking at us! Amazing bird shots.

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  30. Great pictures - really like the humming bird - it seems you have another charter as a companion!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  31. Thanks for connecting! The hummingbird is my all time favorite bird and I miss seeing them (in my previous yard I saw them quite often). I already wondered who Bobbi was:)

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  32. Don't know if my comment got through. Thanks for connecting! Hummingbird is my all time favorite bird - amazing little creatures:) I already wondered who Bobbi was - handsome:)

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  33. I always love your bird photos but the captures of the birds in flight are simply amazing. Well done! Glad that you didn't get any flooding. That would be nasty.

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  34. A wonderful collection of birds. Such splendid colours. Our birds are the poor relations of yours.

    Thank you for visiting my blog.

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  35. How beautiful they are, and you caught them perfectly in action. Love the wink on Bobbi's face too. Thank you for stopping by pret-a-vivre.com

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  36. I also wondered who Bobbi might be. Love that wink!
    Hummers are always wonderful to see, and your tree swallow shots allowed me to identify a bird my husband photographed recently.
    Always enjoy a wander through the woods with you, although I haven't visited for a while.
    Cheers!
    K

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  37. Bobbi is winking at us! Lovely series of photos (the last part almost makes me love grackles ... ours in Florida never look that interesting). I am enthralled by the series of hummingbird shots. I'm lucky if I get even one picture all summer.

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  38. Gorgeous captures all and Bobbi looks so full of mischief!

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  39. I better close you post, I have my cats around ! Bobbi is cute !

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  40. Great pics! I love the hummingbird in reverse!

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  41. Good to see the conditions warming up for you Garry and the birds. Super selection as always.

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  42. Very nice photos of all these beautiful birds!
    Thanks for you comment, Gary! /Pia

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  43. I am Bobbies newest fan ;-). A very impressive series. The humming birds are particularly fine and the iridescence on the second tree swallow is fantastic

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  44. HI Gall beautiful bird shots however the think my favorites are the Hum Amazing flight shots.

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  45. Oh I just love the tree swallow shots and the reverse hummingbird! Wonderful shots all. You look like you have a sweet new dog too. Haven't been by to visit in a long time. Hope all is well.

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  46. A great set of photos! My favourite has to be the swallow, especially as I have them flying in and out of their mud nest on my gable end at the moment. My word, how many can fit in that nest?... a lot!! Take care. Chel

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  47. It's nice to get acquainted with birds from around the world

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  48. The reverse shot of the hummer was wonderful!

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  49. Surely this is a site well worth seeing.

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  50. Hi Gary, thanks for your visit. Great shots - all with a different twist. They think they can hide in the trees!! Love that reverse shot too - my favourite :D)

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  51. Bobbi looks like he is winking at us all, Gary! The hummingbird photo is fabulous!

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  52. Your birds are fabulous, as always! Bobbi does seem a bit sure of herself!

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  53. Love the Tree Swallow...could watch them and hummingbirds forever!!!...:)JP

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  54. Gorgeous series of birds and a cute dog!

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  55. Wonderful collection! I love those "in flight" shots of the humming birds! Any tips on camera settings? (I'm a novice)

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  56. All the birds are just precious. So is Bobbi a new addition?
    I too love to see the Hummers landing on a tree branch--they are so tiny.
    I am glad you decided to post. that Pileated is a treasure and you have to snap that camera when you see one. MB

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  57. That CSWA is a stunner! Wonderful photos on all your birds.....the warblers are an amazing group of birds!

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  58. Wow! You've certainly captured a wide variety of birds. Beautiful.

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  59. Such pretty birds and flowers.

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  60. Hi! Nice captures. Bird in flight photos are breathtakingly cool. I enjoyed your photos very much. Thanks for sharing.

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  61. Fantastic shots of the hummingbirds! Thanks for the blog visit.

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