Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Yard Birds - 2

A couple of firsts for me this week.
 
This little Carolina Wren made a very brief visit. 
The pics aren't that good, it was near dusk and I was shooting through glass, but this is a new bird for me, so I was pretty excited to see it, AND get some photos!
I know these little guys are not rare to a lot of people, but they are rare for my area. They don't migrate, and I live slightly above the northern most tip of their range.

We have had very warm summer-like weather this autumn, and we if have a mild winter, I may see more of them!

 
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A returning bird - First Of Season
 
Red-breasted Nuthatch
I love the vibrant red (orange) colouration at this time of year. It fades somewhat during the winter.
 
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46 comments:

  1. Hootin AnniOctober 22, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    Wow...wow....WOW!!

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  2. Gail DixonOctober 22, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    I love the Carolina wren and your shots are great! We have one resident in our yard, but he's very shy. Kudos on the nuthatch. Wow! What vibrant color.

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  3. Joop ZandOctober 22, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    Good shots Karen.....lovely these little birds.

    Greetings, Joop

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  4. Sylvia KOctober 22, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    Beautiful birds and great shots of the little Carolina Wren!! Always fun to capture a new one! Delightful shots for the day as always, Karen!! Thanks for sharing the beauty!!

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  5. TexWisGirlOctober 22, 2013 at 11:01 AM

    YAY for getting to see the wren! i love those little sprites! jealous of your red-breasted nuthatch! so pretty!

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  6. BuckeroomamaOctober 22, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    The wren is so adorable! You got some great captures of the little one. :)

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  7. Grandma Barb's This and ThatOctober 22, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    Your pictures are wonderful! I love the little wren. I don't see them often.

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  8. BirgittaOctober 22, 2013 at 12:27 PM

    What a cute little bird :) Great captures!

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  9. Coloring Outside the LinesOctober 22, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    Cute yard birds!!

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  10. Rambling WoodsOctober 22, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    I would be excited as I don't see them at all. Cute !! I usually get a red nutty for the winter, but I read that this year's seed crops were good in Canada and there won't be as many visitors coming my way for food... Michelle

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  11. DaveOctober 22, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    A new garden species,What a thrill..... great post and thanks for sharing

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  12. theconstantwalkerOctober 22, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    They are so similar to our Wrens and Nuthatches...lovely little birds I see in my garden.

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  13. DebbieOctober 22, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    wonderful visitors!!

    i rarely see the carolina wren but have been seeing them a lil more the last few seasons!!

    i also see the red breasted nuthatch but last year was the first time!!

    he has on his brightest orange for fall!!

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  14. Phil SladeOctober 22, 2013 at 2:20 PM

    Well done in spotting the Carolina Karen and it's always good to see pictures of Red-breasted Nuthatches, they are smart looking birds.

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  15. DimpleOctober 22, 2013 at 3:14 PM

    I like these photos! Neither of these birds visits me, although I do see nuthatches with pink breasts regularly.

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  16. RedPatOctober 22, 2013 at 3:47 PM

    I saw a nuthatch on Sunday but have never seen that wren before. You must have good clean windows - the shots are great!

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  17. Betty ManousosOctober 22, 2013 at 3:50 PM

    wow, karen, such gorgeous shots!

    i really like that last one.

    big hugs

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  18. UnknownOctober 22, 2013 at 4:06 PM

    The wren is so adorable!

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  19. MyMaracasOctober 22, 2013 at 4:15 PM

    I think your shots are great! We don't see either of these birds at our feeders. Thanks for sharing them.
    :-)

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  20. mickOctober 22, 2013 at 4:34 PM

    Great photos. The little wren is especially beautiful!

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  21. Elephant's ChildOctober 22, 2013 at 5:05 PM

    Both are new to me - and fill me with delight. Thank you.

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  22. CarverOctober 22, 2013 at 6:56 PM

    Great shots. I love carolina wrens and nuthatches. They move so fast I usually don't get shots of them.

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  23. genieOctober 22, 2013 at 7:16 PM

    At least you had a CLEAN window. My pictures thru the glass on the window or door are always failures. These are fine.This little bird is so sweet and piggy. He looks to have a full belly. Lovely captures. genie

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  24. LeoraOctober 22, 2013 at 9:21 PM

    Wonderful bird photos - such character

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  25. RajeshOctober 22, 2013 at 11:09 PM

    Very lovely birds.

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  26. LizOctober 23, 2013 at 1:01 AM

    Such lovely birds!!

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  27. Margaret Birding For PleasureOctober 23, 2013 at 1:13 AM

    HI Great shots of both birds.

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  28. IndraniOctober 23, 2013 at 1:53 AM

    So cute! You got it in all poses. :)

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  29. CarlettaOctober 23, 2013 at 3:27 AM

    I'd say you got some wonderful shots of the wren. I love the third one!
    Seems funny seeing a red-breasted nuthatch. I usually don't see them.
    Wonderful WBW post!

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  30. EG CameraGirlOctober 23, 2013 at 6:05 AM

    Fantastic, Karen! I have never seen a Carolina Wren...so, yes, I AM a tad jealous. :))

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  31. Buttons ThoughtsOctober 23, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    Oh I love everyone of these I also love the orange. Hug B

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  32. Michele M./ Finch RestOctober 23, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    You take the absolutely most amazing photos, these bird photos are incredible, what a treat to behold.

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  33. AnonymousOctober 23, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    Im impressed, Birds are soo difficult to come close enough! Good work!

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  34. IreneOctober 23, 2013 at 2:25 PM

    Great captures..... lovely little birds :)

    Irene

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  35. aspiritofsimplicityOctober 23, 2013 at 5:28 PM

    We don't have either of those birds up here in MA at least not that I am familiar with. They are so pretty.

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  36. AnonymousOctober 24, 2013 at 7:14 AM

    What lovely visitors!

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  37. AnonymousOctober 24, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    Nice little birds, I also like them.

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  38. Beyond WanderingOctober 24, 2013 at 7:50 AM

    THEY ARE JUST GORGEOUS, AND FANTASTIC SHOTS, Karen!

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  39. May Ann FranciscoOctober 24, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    Cute bird!

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  40. Stewart MOctober 25, 2013 at 5:42 AM

    What splendid yard birds! The Wren seems to have a much larger beak than the wrens in the UK - could just be my imagination!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Australia

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  41. Wally JonesOctober 25, 2013 at 6:19 PM

    Wonderful birds you have in your yard!
    Very nice photographs of them, too!

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  42. Our photosOctober 26, 2013 at 12:34 AM

    Beautiful birds photos, Karen!
    Greetings, RW & SK

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  43. LouisetteOctober 27, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    Gorgeous fotos, love much!

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  44. LouisetteOctober 27, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    Romantiek composition.

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  45. Sallie (FullTime-Life)October 27, 2013 at 1:10 PM

    What a cute little guy the wren is -- and if a bird is new to you it is a new bird and exciting, no matter how many other people have seen it. (Of course for amateur me, anytime I can get a photo it is an exciting bird --even if I've seen it a million times!) Love your nuthatches too.

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  46. Les...November 2, 2013 at 7:12 AM

    great catches and additions to the list! well done *VBS*

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