Eastern Bluebird The Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis) is a small thrush found in open woodlands, farmlands, and orchards. It is the state bird of Missouri and New York. This species measures 16–21 cm (6.3–8.3 in) long, spans 25–32 cm (9.8–12.6 in) across the wings, and weighs 27–34 g (0.95–1.20 oz). Eastern bluebirds are found east …
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A Mountain Bluebird with a Killdeer behind forage for insects that thrive in the warm waters of a Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone National Park. The warm waters provide food for birds that have arrived early this year before the spring thaw. via Mountain Bluebird — nature has no boss
Finding a free ride is always a nice thing. A European Starling in fall plumage hitching a ride on an the official mammal of the United States the American Bison. All aboard. via Yellowstone Taxi Service — nature has no boss
Black Skimmer The Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger) is a tern-like seabird, one of three very similar birds species in the skimmer genus Rynchops in the gull family Laridae. It breeds in North and South America. Northern populations winter in the warmer waters of the Caribbean and the tropical and subtropical Pacific coasts, but the South […] …
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Lots of migrants and wintering birds and dwindling crowds of humans make it a great day for the lagoon. Usually sunny, sometimes cool, with dolphins dancing in the waves. Forget those Thanksgiving table birds: see your birds here with us. Some of the great birds we’ve had in November are: Green-winged Teal, Lesser Scaup, Surf […] …
for Six Word Saturday via Red means stop, so we did. — This, that and the other thing
A bull Elk enjoys the suns warming rays as well as an early morning meal to help get the day off to a wonderful start. Wishing you a great weekend. via Warming rays — nature has no boss
Purple Martins Important note from H.J. “I wish you my fellow Americans a very Happy Thanksgiving! May G-d bless you and your loving family.” © HJ Ruiz – Avian101 via Photo Capture # 15 – Purple Martins — H.J. Ruiz - Avian101
Staying hidden in the brush a Mule Deer Buck forages on autumn leaves with only antlers exposed to tell the story of this day. Sometimes just a hint tells a story without giving it all away. via Just Antlers — nature has no boss
F/6.3, 1/100, ISO 500. Wild Turkey What exam do young witches have to pass? A spell-ing test! Interesting Fact: Wild Turkeys get around mostly by walking, though they can also run and fly—when threatened, females tend to fly while males tend to run. At sundown turkeys fly into the lower limbs of trees and move […] …
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