Any birders out there?

Shero said:
What does a birder do? What is a birder?
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I don't know either, Shero, but regardless, we would have a very loose meaning around here at SF.:LOL::love::)

I guess just someone who loves birds and wildlife, and who likes to see some bird posts or photo's.:giggle:🐦🦅🦃🦜🐦🐣
 

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Credit: Linn Smith. Location: Oviedo, Florida
“A white Ibis flaps its wings out directly toward the sun to release excess water after having just taken a refreshing bath” describes Smith
 

I have been putting bird seed out now that it's winter but there wasn't much bird activity at the hanging feeder which is out in the open. I have seen activity on the ground though farther in the back of the yard in front of the thick evergreens, so I put a tray of seeds there on the ground and immediately they came out of the cover for it. I went out to re-fill again today and spooked a hawk sitting on the fence, apparently the culprit who was keeping the birds out of sight.
 
Not in a formal way, but observe them as i do other things in natural world around. Migratory birds can give clues about actual change of seasons tho sometimes Mother Nature tricks them too.

Most year we have humming birds from June to August. Geese stop at neighbor's pond heading south in fall, north in spring. Since neighbors have large fields, Hawks hunt rodents year round. We hear owls more often than we see them. Pinon Jays, Crows and small wren type birds common year round. 3 summers running we had swallows build mud & grass nests on he vigas of front 'porch'.

I put seed out and try to keep some unfrozen water available in winter but most of year the irrigation ditch that is between neighbor's property and ours on 1/2 sides serves them well.
 
I love those American Flickers. Thanks for the reminder and your photo, @CinnamonSugar
I used to see them, fairly often, but haven't seen one in years now, I think. Same location, but too many trees were taken down.:(

I am very thankful, to still get some of their relatives;)
downy and hairy woodpeckers, and the red-bellied one, which has greatly increased their range, to be seen up North here, now.

Also, cardinals, and nuthatches, chickadee's, and sometimes, for an exciting change, I see a few Eastern Bluebirds, all of these, are from my window. Thankful for enough eyesight to see them, and their bright colors, as well as my powerful monocular. :geek:
Saw a large hawk, a few times recently as well. They usually feed next to the water, but come by here, on occasion, at the edge of the woods.

Nice to see you others who are posting on this thread!:love:
 
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Kaila said:
I love those American Flickers. Thanks for the reminder and your photo, @CinnamonSugar
I used to see them, fairly often, but haven't seen one in years now, I think. Same location, but too many trees were taken down.:(

I am very thankful, to still get some of their relatives;)
downy and hairy woodpeckers, and the red-bellied one, who have greatly increased their range, to be seen up North here, now.

Also, cardinals, and nuthatches, chickadee's, and sometimes, for an exciting change, I see a few Eastern Bluebirds, all of these, are from my window. Thankful for enough eyesight to see them, and their bright colors, as well as my powerful monocular. :geek:
Saw a large hawk, a few times recently as well. They usually feed next to the water, but come by here, on occasion, at the edge of the woods.

Nice to see you others who are posting on this thread!:love:
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Awwww Kaila - Shame the 'Blobby Bird' is so rare, you might have seen one of those among that lot too :ROFLMAO:
 
Yes 24/7 365 day birder and have been a lifetime
Have favorites but as well all birds are just super
Just came upon this site so will have to round up a photo or two
Best to all, keep SAFE
Jym
 
Jym said:
Yes 24/7 365 day birder and have been a lifetime
Have favorites but as well all birds are just super
Just came upon this site so will have to round up a photo or two
Best to all, keep SAFE
Jym
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Welcome, Jym! We have many members who love wild birds, and who post in various sections. Leave a bit of Intro in the Introductions section, and join in on any threads of interest to you.

What part of the world is it, that are you observing wildlife?
 
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