Curious Cardinal

While we were at Hocking Hills on Friday, we found a great place to sit and watch the birds. This female cardinal was serious about checking us out.

The second photo was taken on a picnic table as she hopped around .. I guess this was her best long jump😬. 

I also took a photo of her in flight. This one is not as good (quality is low). But here it is.  

~ Rick

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Black-billed Cuckoo

I believe this is a Black-billed Cuckoo. A big shotout to Dyna for helping me with this one. The photo was not very helpful since have the body is not visible. I think that is what I like about it most .. she is so well hidden.

She looks grey, but I believe that is actually brown. Lighting can change a photo! The photo below was taken near the same location, but the lighting was different and the birds was at a different angle, relative to the sun. Brown .. and I think this too is a cuckoo. Maybe. That beak does not look the same, maybe :).  

Have a great weekend.  

~ Rick

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Let’s make some noise

I was walking the bike trail in one of my normal spots along the Miami River when I heard this interesting bird call. I had heard it before, but I was not able to place it. As I approached the bridge over the river, I saw this Green Heron in a tree on the other size of the river. He was making a lot of noise. I did get a shot of him as he flew away. 

~ Rick  

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Party time ...

Now this is a fun photo. These three Goldfinch were just having a party, and I was able to catch this. Party time. 

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Blue Heron

I have been watching this Blue Heron for weeks. I normally see her pond hopping, flying between small ponds in search of places to ‘fish’.

Zoom in and look at those eyes. Shorlty after I took this photo, she took to The air, and gone. The ‘in-flight’ photo is not as good, but it’s still a fun picture. 

~ Rick

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