I saw a belted kingfisher at the marsh a couple of weeks ago and had no idea what it was. At least I think that’s what it was since it looked just like your pic. 😊
🤗😊🤗 Oh, you’ve got to listen to an audio of what the kingfisher sounds like, first you’ll love it and second you’ll easily know when one is in the area with their distant calling! They clue me in all the time! I did fail to mention (will fix it after this) that the one in this post is a female, she has the rusty/chestnut belly band the male lacks. 🙂
I went through them twice. Their perches ,surroundings and their characters. Each little bird has so much to give. The little, vulnerable fluffy grey one took my heart. Lovely set.
I was drawn to the kingfisher since we don’t see any in the places I frequent. I have a love-hate thing with the mockingbird. They’re so obnoxiously territorial but they also have the best repertoire of songs that I’ve heard. Thanks for sharing. Brings me joy this Sunday morning.
So happy you enjoyed these! I totally understand the mockingbird relationship, lol, but boy they sure can sing a million songs! They tease me sometimes, I’ll look right at the one in my backyard and he’ll call out like my Red-bellied Woodpecker. I tell him, “you silly bird” and laugh.
Thank you, Eliza! I take a lot of Blue Jay photos and they are mostly so stern looking, so I get excited with a softer or winsome look from them, makes them so sweet! 🙂
Love all those old friends! Waiting for the Red-winged to come back in a couple of weeks. The first of the migratory birds to make the return here. The woodpecker on the ground with the jays really surprised me. I see jays on the ground a lot, but the woodpecker usually limits itself to the feeder.
Thank you, Julie! I noticed our Red-wingeds are starting to get vocal, they’ve been laying low for the past couple months. My crazy RBWP is at the feeder and on the ground a lot, even on a stump on the ground, he’s always scavenging and going back up into my big pin oak tree, stashing the sunflowers. I hope he’s not sensing something cold is coming!! 😨
The red-bellied might be my favorite because I can easily identify its song. But then I can easily identify a blue jay and they are not favorites. 🙂 Nice buncha shots, Donna!
The Blue Jays and Woodpecker together is a stunning pic Donna !
Thank you, Ashley!
I saw a belted kingfisher at the marsh a couple of weeks ago and had no idea what it was. At least I think that’s what it was since it looked just like your pic. 😊
🤗😊🤗 Oh, you’ve got to listen to an audio of what the kingfisher sounds like, first you’ll love it and second you’ll easily know when one is in the area with their distant calling! They clue me in all the time! I did fail to mention (will fix it after this) that the one in this post is a female, she has the rusty/chestnut belly band the male lacks. 🙂
Great idea! I will listen to the audio so maybe I can get a pic if I hear one. That would make my day. 😁
And then mine too, I’d love for you to capture one! They are fast, be finger-trigger ready! 😁
I love Kingfishers, but the female Cardinal is the winner in this post. For her beauty. 😊
I agree with you all the way with Ms Cardinal! 😊
The Blackbird is handsome and a lovely photo, the Kingfisher made me smile, great capture.
Thank you, Brian! Ms. Kingfisher’s big smile is contagious! 🙂
I went through them twice. Their perches ,surroundings and their characters. Each little bird has so much to give. The little, vulnerable fluffy grey one took my heart. Lovely set.
Thank you, Sandy! They each have their own distinct characteristics and personalities. I just love watching them, I can do it for hours! 🙂
Lovely birds, beautiful post, Donna!
Thank you, Indira!
Beautiful shots! All of these birds are my favorites!
Thank you, Hien! I agree, it is hard to pick just one favorite bird, we have so many beauties! 😍
I was drawn to the kingfisher since we don’t see any in the places I frequent. I have a love-hate thing with the mockingbird. They’re so obnoxiously territorial but they also have the best repertoire of songs that I’ve heard. Thanks for sharing. Brings me joy this Sunday morning.
So happy you enjoyed these! I totally understand the mockingbird relationship, lol, but boy they sure can sing a million songs! They tease me sometimes, I’ll look right at the one in my backyard and he’ll call out like my Red-bellied Woodpecker. I tell him, “you silly bird” and laugh.
Sweet captures, Donna! The first blue jay has such a winsome expression. <3
Thank you, Eliza! I take a lot of Blue Jay photos and they are mostly so stern looking, so I get excited with a softer or winsome look from them, makes them so sweet! 🙂
I must be craving color, Donna. The image with the two Blue Jays and the Red-bellied Woodpecker really jumped out and made me smile.
Red, white and blue for you! 🙂 It really did pop with color. Thank you, Tanja!
These birds are my old friends…but They will come eventually. Great shot as usual, my friend. 🙂
Thank you, HJ! They are your old wonderful backyard friends! 🙂
Love all those old friends! Waiting for the Red-winged to come back in a couple of weeks. The first of the migratory birds to make the return here. The woodpecker on the ground with the jays really surprised me. I see jays on the ground a lot, but the woodpecker usually limits itself to the feeder.
Thank you, Julie! I noticed our Red-wingeds are starting to get vocal, they’ve been laying low for the past couple months. My crazy RBWP is at the feeder and on the ground a lot, even on a stump on the ground, he’s always scavenging and going back up into my big pin oak tree, stashing the sunflowers. I hope he’s not sensing something cold is coming!! 😨
The red-bellied might be my favorite because I can easily identify its song. But then I can easily identify a blue jay and they are not favorites. 🙂 Nice buncha shots, Donna!
Thank you, Steve! 🙂
Very nice series of images Donna! Especially liked the Bluejay & Red-Bellied Woodpecker!
Thank you, Reed!
I can’t pick a favorite, but the Kingfisher, and Cardinals were fantastic sightings!
Thank you, Deborah! 😊
How refreshing to find a whole post filled with “common” birds! I am guilty of overlooking these beautiful subjects all too often.
Wonderful photographs, Donna!
Thank you, Wally! With so many birds gone south, during winter is the time I really get to enjoy our common, hearty birds. 🙂
The belted kingfisher is tops for me.
She is pretty with her big smile and relaxed posture.
Beautiful captures, Donna! The lichen-covered winter branches make very nice background settings, too.
Thank you, Barbara! I love that lichen too!!
We don’t see many of these species until spring migration. Nice viewing 😊
I so love our winter birds that migrate from your homeland Canada each year and am always happy to share them with you until their return! 😊