Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Backyard Birds

We had unseasonably high temperatures last week, 90F -104F.
It finally rained like heck and after the birds came out to play.

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Female cardinal

 

Another "teenage" robin, just a tad soggy.


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37 comments:

  1. Great shots, Karen! Nice one of the robin!

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  2. these are awesome shots karen, it doesn't look like they flew off.

    the tween robin is quite amazing!!

    you rocked this!!

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  3. The Robin shot is amazing!Have a great day!

    Shantana

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  4. love that sweet robin! great job!

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  5. Stunning! Completely stunning!

    Yes, we HAVE been having roller-coaster weather huh?

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  6. These are gorgeous, Karen! I do love your "teenage" robin! It does look soggy -- just like Seattle today!! Have a great day and stay dry!!

    Sylvia

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  7. I'm joining the club...teenage robin is awesome!

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  8. As usual very good photo's...... my compliments Karen.

    greetings, Joop

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  9. That Robin is a hoot!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  10. Brillianttly sharp portraits you made there Karen.

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  11. Teenage robin, how nice! Well done.
    Best regards, Marion

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  12. Teenage robin, how nice! Well done.
    Best regards, Marion

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  13. Great photos. I especially like the robin with the 'soggy' plumage.

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  14. Great shots.
    I especially like the robin.

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  15. I love the juvie robin, the colors are beautiful. Great captures.

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  16. Mrs. Cardinal looks like she got caught doing something she shouldn't. :)
    That puffed out robin makes me smile!!

    Terrific shots Karen!

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  17. nice clear, sharp shots, heaps of definition in the feathering!

    love the soggy robin *S*

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  18. What great shots, even if the birds don't seem too happy with all the rain!

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  19. Great series you appear in wbw - Robin is super nice Hanne Bente / hbt.finus.dk

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  20. Wonderful shots Karen, and I hope the rain cooled things down a bit for you!

    Sending you wishes for a wonderful day ahead!

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  21. Great shots Karen. Especially like the Cardinal.

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  22. We have lost our lovely weather again. Rain and rather chilly, booo.
    Your pictures are lovely such cute wee birds.

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  23. What great captures, Karen! You managed to catch them at just the right moments.

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  24. Beautiful cardinal ... with such an expression on her face and she's sitting on a pink pipe ... Just perfect!

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  25. Mr. Robin appears to have a very fat ittle belly. Not knowing which birds are which, pictures like yours with the name under them really makes a grand learning experience. I just love looking at all of the bird photos.genie

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  26. How wonderful is the photo of the cardinal, such vivid colors. You take fantastic detailed pics.
    Ann

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  27. Ohhhhhhhhhh, I love bird photos...they are ALL so photogenic. As are yours....just beautiful.


    ON THE WINGS OF A DOVE

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  28. Hi there - that damp robin is a great shot.

    Gary (from Vermilon River) also mentioned the fact that Emu have moved around the world - strange, but given the number of animals that have been moved to Australia hardly a shock!

    Stewart M

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  29. i love your bird pictures. i also saw that kind of spotted breast bird in our place ;) hope you can visit my My Mellow Yellow Monday here.

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  30. Lovely birdy shots. Those two look familiar.

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  31. Oh! I love the photo of the soggy teenage robin! Wonderful shots!

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