Tag Archives: Wild Bird Wednesday

Wild Bird Wednesday: Dark-Eyed Junco

Posted on March 24, 2015 by EagleAye

After moving to the area, I was told Dark-Eyed Juncos are common here. I grew up seeing them every winter, but hadn’t seen one in decades. I was excited to see them again. Years passed and not one sighting! Finally … Continue reading →

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Wild Bird Wednesday and some Lifers

Posted on March 11, 2015 by EagleAye

In birding there are plenty of birds you “know about” but have never seen. When you finally see it in person, it’s a “lifer.” Not all of these below are lifers, but still beautiful birds. Sandhill Crane (Lifer) Northern Flicker … Continue reading →

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The Lovely Birds

Posted on February 26, 2015 by EagleAye

Shey and I have been out birding with a vengeance lately. We stayed shut in at home for awhile, and we’re missing the outdoors. So we’re back at it and finding many lovely birds. Carolina Chickadee Yellow-Rumped Warbler Eastern Bluebird

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Finally Got An Osprey!

Posted on January 30, 2015 by EagleAye

Shey and I have seen plenty of Ospreys in the past, but until recently, we’ve never gotten a good pic of one. They usually soar past and behind the trees before we get a good focus. While hiking the other … Continue reading →

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Wild Bird Wednesday: Painted Buntings!

Posted on May 21, 2014 by EagleAye

Yes, the Painted Bunting… –Or– Hapless avian trapped in paint store. News at 11:00! –Or– Local wildlife threatened by industrial accident at M&M factory! –Or– Innocent bird victimized by artist, Leroy Neiman! And lets not forget the ladies… _________________________________ More … Continue reading →

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Wild Bird Wednesday!

Posted on May 14, 2014 by EagleAye

Ash-Throated Flycatcher Loggerhead Shrike Red-Shouldered Hawk (Under attack by a remorseless foe)

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Wild Bird Wednesday

Posted on May 7, 2014 by EagleAye

Even before Shey and I were formally “birding,” we were birding. Going back through some old pics from Corpus Christi, I found pics of relatively common birds for the area, but they’re still very interesting to me. Ruddy Turnstone Franklin’s … Continue reading →

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Wild Bird Wednesday

Posted on May 1, 2014 by EagleAye

Our trip to the Songbird Festival in Balcones Canyonlands Wildlife Preserve was a stellar success. Thanks to the near-supernatural talent of birder extraorinaire, Shelia Hargis, we got many views and many great pictures of beautiful birds. Here’s a small sampling. … Continue reading →