Some Local Residents and an Unexpected Visitor

I received the gift of a new folding chair last night and wanted to see how it would work for birding. It works great.

Today we had a lot of young folks at the feeders. Also some regulars and a very unexpected guest.

Either an Immature or Molting Male Cardinal.

Common Grackle (Immature)

Common Grackle

Black-Capped Chickadee

Red-Shouldered Hawk

Red Squirrel

Ruby-Throated Hummingbird

Ruby-Throated Hummingbird

Ruby-Throated Hummingbird

Ruby-Throated Hummingbird

Ruby-Throated Hummingbird

Ruby-Throated Hummingbird

Immature Rose-Breasted Grosbeak

Immature Rose-Breasted Grosbeak

Immature Rose-Breasted Grosbeak

Just Hanging Out

Had a Female Ruby-Throated Hummingbird just hanging out on the feeder this afternoon. I shot with a tripod out the office window.

I love the fact that I have a pair living in the swampy area behind the house.

 

Hummingbird!

I have a hummingbird feeder in the backyard and have seen them come and go. Yesterday, I sat and waited. The following set of pictures is of one female Ruby-Throated Hummingbird. The red you see is the reflection of the feeder itself.

I've been asked about my post-processing process. I'll post something about it in a bit.

From the night before. Dusk on the cusp of night.

Same as above.

The following are all cropped from this distance.

Checking the feeder out. So many feeder spots to choose from!

I think we've picked one.

Yep, this is the spot!

Tongue out in anticipation.