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Loghouse
The Birding Group
Workshop was hosted at the Loghouse. Above is the
Loghouse, it was built circa 1889 by Suzanne's
great-great grandparents! There are framed bits of
newspaper throughout this great little historical
building that were found inside the walls, it's
cozy and beautiful and perfect for a birding getaway.
Bobolink
The Bobolink is a
distinctive bird of open grasslands, the Bobolink is the
only American bird that is black underneath and white on
the back. This coloring makes the male stand out while
he is performing his displays. After breeding he changes
into a drab, camouflaged plumage to spend the rest of
the year. As you can see, the group caught this image of
the Bobolink at just the right time of year.
Cedar
Waxwing
The Cedar
Waxwing is one of the most frugivorous birds in North
America. Many aspects of its life, from its nomadic habits
to its late breeding season, may be traced to its dependence
upon fruit. It can survive on fruit alone for several
months. Unlike many birds that regurgitate seeds from fruit
they eat, the Cedar Waxwing defecates fruit seeds.
Golden-Winged Warbler
The
highlight bird for the photographer was this male
golden-winged warbler. This was the mellowest warbler seen.
One of the guides had noticed him during the walk and saw
that he was carrying a caterpillar around--as if on his way
to feed chicks. The Golden-Winged Warbler breeds in patchy
shrubland and forest edge, such as shrubby fields, marshes,
and bogs. Our property is perfect for them.
Ruby-throated
hummingbird
Our
property is loaded with ruby-throated hummingbirds, this
male is flaring out his wings and tail fighting for his
position on the feeder. A female hummingbird had taken hold
of this feeder, and some males she allowed to feed and
others she chased off. After a little flaring, this male was
allowed to stay. Later on, they both retreated to a tree and
he started a mating display, his flare up at the feeder must
have appealed to her.
All photos on this
page by Birdchick.com.
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www.Birdchick.com
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Photo by R S Photography
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