Beyond the Birds

Today I looked past the sand, past the birds, past the waves and looked deep into the angry foolish clouds. What is on the other side? Is there a group sailing in a boat having the best time ever. Maybe a storm is a brewing over the ocean with rain drops the size of golf balls. Or maybe the sun rays that are so bright you need sunglasses in order to keep your eyes open. Do you daydream...?

Foraging and Feeding

Though I try, I'm not the best at bird identification. So I use this website to help.
I do believe that this is a Blue Heron. Near the wetlands and around town are lots of these beautiful grey birds, along with solid white egrets. This one is looking for food. I love their patience.

Great Blue Heron Behavior - Whatbird.com

Woodpecker

Click on this link below to see my new friend!

Posted link on my Facebook "Shooting with Slinky Photography" Fan Page

Life is good when you get to view these wonderful creatures on earth.

On this day, I was running around house going a million miles an hour when I heard that familar sound. I grabbed my camera and switched to video mode and captured my friend pecking. It's days like these that I get to sit back for 10 minutes or so and enjoy simple pleasures in my own backyard. Life is good.

Any feedback as identification of this woodpecker is apprecaited.

Fly with Us

A lovely afternoon at the beach on Christmas Eve

Lots of sea birds 

The sand so clean and smooth. 

The sunset is just around the corner.

Sea bird

I spent the morning at the beach and had some company.

These birds were busy seeking out some food.

Old Fav

Less room

WOW! Peanut (right) and Lucy (left) are growing so fast and there is less & less room in the nest. I noticed how observant they are of they're surroundings. I am thinking that the babies are approx. 2 weeks old and if that is correct, then fledging the nest will take place in about 2 more weeks.

Serious Looker

This sea bird was doing some serious looking for fish.

Dove Love

Fluffed Hummingbird

I love my little friends. Daily I get to watch them eat, rest, fly, etc.

This photo he is fluffed out a bit. Cold day.

One tree, one bird

As I walk along a path, this tall bare tree has a huge bird in it. Some type of raptor.

Can we please have some more Slinky?

I love to wake up in the morning and hear hummingbirds outside. This male (I assume), has a lot to say as he flies in the air and dives downward. Back and forth he goes. He wastes a lot of energy doing this and gets nourishment from the feeder.

Good, isn't it?

Not much left since the babies been flying around. Today I need to make up a batch and refill.

Calling mother

OMG - Bonnie & Clyde (my hummingbirds) are still around. There has been a strange high-pitch bird sound and it's the babies. They're out of the nest, yet still here! YES! They are in the trees near calling for mom. I see one and hear the other. Clyde drank out of the feeder today. I am so in heaven right now.

In this video, this is one of two baby hummingbirds that hatched & just left the nest recently. I call this one Clyde and he is making a high-pitched sound to call mother. She arrives and begins a feeding.

Raptor

A graceful resident of SoCal. This raptor was observed by many and I was hoping to get lots of photos, however, this impressive bird was scared away by a young child. I do not have the skills to identify this awe-inspiring creature ... but maybe you can?

What An Afternoon

This was a day of enjoying the sun, the wind, my friends, and using my camera. At first it seemed that the wind was too light, however, as you can see, lift-off was for sure!

What a view it was.

I was able to take lots of photos of these precious pelicans flying by.

Empty Nest

I just wanted to let you all know that Bonnie left the nest on Sunday morning. Then Clyde got the courage and left this morning. The nest is empty. I hope to see them around, as the feeder is full & ready for them. Goodbye my little friends!

Feeding and Flight Practice Video

Enjoy my video of my baby hummingbirds!

Anna's Hummingbird Babies growing strong!

Bonnie and Clyde growing and getting strong everyday.

These two Anna's Hummingbirds are growing out of the nest. Soon they will be off. I will miss them so.

Daily I have the very best view! I cannot believe how fast these Anna's can grow.

Named Bonnie & Clyde

Bonnie and Clyde

This was no Great Depression, however, what these little babies had to encounter has been extreme and ruthless. Our weather in So Cal has had tornados, thunderstorms, hail, rain, wind, alerts and more. I believe that a bid more rain is on it's way. Hang on my little Bonnie and Clyde!

Red Friend

A few birds were poking around this bare tree and this red one caught me eye. Daily I watch my baby hummingbirds, however, this cute guy was curious and flirty! I'm taken silly.