Sunday, November 5, 2017

Nuthatch Calls, Sounds and Behavior



Nuthatch Calls, Sounds and Behavior


White Breasted Nuthatch calls and sounds and behavior around a forest suet feeding location consist of aggressive displays of flared wings sometimes with a rattle-snake like rattle or Brrrr.... and a lot of calls that might be called "quank" or "yank" or "hit" calls that a pair of Nuthatches might use to keep in contact or let their other forest mates - mostly Chickadees and Titmice know that they are coming or in the area and maybe get out of the way. Fascinating birds. The ultimate Nuthatch display can be seen at:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXIZe... which was oddly without vocalization.
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Nuthatch Calls, Sounds and Behavior


Nuthatch Calls, Sounds and Behavior


Saturday, November 4, 2017

Angry Bird - Extreme Close Up of Male Northern Cardinal



Angry Bird - Extreme Close Up of Male Northern Cardinal

Male Northern Cardinal is in a bad mood - those little green Buntings are getting on his nerves. He is doing a good Angry Bird act - first pecking the Bunting's reflection in the fish-eye lens and then realizing its right behind him. Enjoy seven minutes of a gorgeous Cardinal highlighted in the rising morning sun.
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Angry Bird - Extreme Close Up of Male Northern Cardinal


Angry Bird - Extreme Close Up of Male Northern Cardinal

Friday, November 3, 2017

Young Squirrel Out On His Own



Young Squirrel Out On His Own

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The young squirrels are out on their own into Backyard Squirrel society now. This handsome young male sticks to the trees and grooms in his favorite spot on top of the new "Squirrel Condo" in the main oak tree. He has a pretty carefree life at this point being cautious and staying for the most part out of the open yard and freezing when the adults sound the alarm as they do later in the clip. They learn fast and soon he will trust the peanut man. This latest generation of gray squirrels have exceptionally fluffy tails for so young.

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Young Squirrel Out On His Own
Young Squirrel Out On His Own

Thursday, November 2, 2017

Painted Buntings Arrive in Florida For Winter 2017



Painted Buntings Arrive For Winter 2017

Painted Buntings are migrating to and through the Florida Backyard - one of the most exciting events of each year! The first mature male - the most spectacular songbird in North America has made a grand entrance. The ratio of "Greenies" to the mature males is about four to one. They will stay until mid to late April.
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Painted Buntings Arrive in Florida For Winter 2017

Painted Buntings Arrive For Winter 2017


Monday, October 30, 2017

Blue Jays Need A Winter Project !



Blue Jays Need A Winter Project !

We have a Blue Jay family of about 12 that include the Florida Backyard in their territory. I gave them a trial run this morning and they are ready to go for the Winter! We - meaning me and you out there watching the YT videos need to come up with something challenging for them to do. I'm thinking various skill and intelligence tests as part of their generous free breakfasts and snacks. Oh they'll show up, but what can we think of that is fun, friendly and challenging for them to do - mostly centered around peanuts. If you come with any good ideas put them in the comments section. Here is to an interesting winter season.
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Blue Jays Need A Winter Project !


Blue Jays Need A Winter Project !

Sunday, October 29, 2017

Painted Buntings Arrive and Mother Squirrel Blown By The Wind



Painted Buntings Arrive and Mother Squirrel Blown By The Wind

Mommy Squirrel nearly gets blown over and Painted Buntings start arriving on a very windy but sunny day as Tropical Storm Phillipe moves away and a cold front moves into Florida. A resident Blue Jay gives the Bunting a proper welcoming pass and mother squirrel has her baby kittens in a nearby Palmetto tree after Hurricane Irma shook up the oak trees too much. They will be out and about soon.
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Squirrel nest box
Painted Buntings Arrive and Mother Squirrel Blown By The Wind

Saturday, October 28, 2017

Birds and Squirrels Feeding in the Trees - Bird's Eye View!



Birds and Squirrels Feeding in the Trees - Bird's Eye View!

Let's get vertical - 20 feet above the forest floor in a Black Cherry Tree - Nuthatches, Chickadees, Tufted Titmouse, Junco's, Red Squirrels and Chipmunks feast on a smear of suet covered with Black Oil Sunflowers. See what its like to be one of these little forest creatures who spend most of their life on vertical surfaces!
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Birds and Squirrels Feeding in the Trees

Birds and Squirrels Feeding in the Trees - Bird's Eye View!

Friday, October 27, 2017

Sierra Nevada Mountains and Mount Whitney - A Meditation



Sierra Nevada Mountains and Mount Whitney - A Meditation

Sunrise and setting Full Moon over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and Mount Whitney - the highest peak in the lower 48 states. Taken near Lone Pine, CA - a magnificent sight to behold.
Mount Whitney is the highest summit in the contiguous United States and the Sierra Nevada, with an elevation of 14,505 feet (4,421 m).[5] It is on the boundary between California's Inyo and Tulare counties, 84.6 miles (136.2 km)[8] west-northwest of the lowest point in North America at Badwater Basin in Death Valley National Park at 282 ft (86 m) below sea level.[9] The west slope of the mountain is in Sequoia National Park and the summit is the southern terminus of the John Muir Trail which runs 211.9 mi (341.0 km) from Happy Isles in Yosemite Valley.[10] The east slope is in the Inyo National Forest in Inyo County.
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Sierra Nevada Mountains and Mount Whitney - A Meditation

Sunday, October 22, 2017

Chipmunks Devour Corn Cob



Chipmunks Devour Corn Cob

Chipmunk expertly clean an ear of dried corn and squirrel it away for winter. An October tradition in the Backyard! Always fun to watch these workaholics - they know exactly what to do when they see a corn cob - Winter is coming.
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Chipmunks Devour Corn Cob


Chipmunks Devour Corn Cob

Chipmunk Outsmarts Crow



Chipmunk Outsmarts Crow

Crows love corn and are one of the smartest birds on Earth, but when you snooze you lose! Chipmunks know corn and when they find it they don't wait. What Chipmunks lack in intelligence or brain power they make up for by hard work much to the frustration of Mr. Crow!
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Chipmunk Outsmarts Crow

Chipmunk Outsmarts Crow