I take too many bird photos. There, I said. 😏 In case, you didn’t know. 😁
I’m enjoying doing my three-photo series that helps me share all my recent single favorites. So here’s starting another post series of sharing three bird species. This one is for those medium-sized birds that aren’t quite in the cute little birdie category. They fall into the more beautiful grouping with their striking markings and colors.
Starting off with the American Robin. I was trying for photos of them again this morning. They come in a flock, landing in my trees to take a break, calling out, making sure everyone’s accounted for. 😉 I must be a rest area. After a noisy bit, they’ll move on together, coming back another time and repeating above.
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American Robin
Length: 7.9-11.0 inches (20-28 cm)
Weight: 2.7-3.0 oz (77-85 g)
Wingspan: 12.2-15.8 inches (31-40 cm)
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Every single morning a flock of European Starlings arrive to my junipers and feast for a while before flocking off to their day’s next stop.
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European Starling
Length: 7.9-9.1 inches (20-23 cm)
Weight: 2.1-3.4 oz (60-96 g)
Wingspan: 12.2-15.8 inches (31-40 cm)
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It’s been a delight to still see the female Belted Kingfisher flying along or perched across our cove on a neighbor’s dock. She’s a cutie; but when you see her size, she’s not so little compared to the two above.
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Belted Kingfisher (female, ID’d by the rusty belt)
Length: 11.0-13.8 inches (28-35 cm)
Weight: 4.9-6.0 oz (140-170 g)
Wingspan: 18.9-22.8 inches (48-58 cm)
