Another day. I wanted to try the Grey Buntings again, but on this beautiful day, there was no activity while I was around. I gave up. My cold was still bothering me, and though the sunlight felt warm and cozy, I returned home.
Eurasian Siskins, マヒワ A flock of 10+ birds stopped briefly
East Asian eurya
I needed a change from the west, so I drove to a dam lake area, wondering what would be there. I was hoping for Grey Buntings, クロジ. They were there, but I had to wait till the end of the afternoon for them to show up, and by then there was so little light... I didn't do well
Female Grey Bunting, クロジ
He is not the prettiest male you have ever seen. Really, he is pretty ugly. He's got a crooked leg and can hardly walk. But he's got guts! He is our neighbor boy and he is always there. I love him 💓
Blue Rock Thrush, イソヒヨドリ
The Mergansers are getting ready to move on. They look great in breeding colors, and their behaviour is "jumpy" to put it mildly. Pairs have mostly been established, but males are active in display, impressing the ladies and defending them from others. The competition is fierce!
Male and female
There were 2 birds at the mouth of the creek. I got there aound noon on a sunny day and lighting conditions were not good. I want to see them again
Little fleeting noises in the reeds. First I see the Reed Buntings, then the small birds eating from the fluffy reed seeds. They are the Penduline Tits, ツリスガラ
A week after observing the first bird, I went to the same place again. This time I got some more time to take photos, together with many other birders/photographers. We all came home with the same results I think. It was a great day.
