I couldn't pin down this bird, but it's so majestic!I've always liked birds, but thanks to my fabulous friend Angie, I've now become quite fascinated by them. During my trip to Oregon I was able to see many beautiful species and took some photos of a few.
Blue Heron and 3 Great-Tailed Grackles
My bird knowledge is not great, but from my research (mostly taken from Oregon's Department of Fish and Wildlife website), I think I found some of their names (though, it's highly possible I'm wrong). But no matter the names, they are intriguing and beautiful! Enjoy!
White bird is Glaucous-Winged Gull
others may be South Polar Skua
It was hard to see the details on these dark birds, but I believe they are Brandt's Cormorants
3 comments:
I am impressed! You did an amazing job identifying these birds. I love watching others get the birding seed. I just love how connected birding can make me feel to a place.
so to address your questions. The first image is a great blue heron. They are majestic creatures. I have also had someone describe them as pterodactyl like. Now every time I see them in flight I think about dinosaurs. Great shot of the birds in flight. Casi also commented on how awesome it is.
I can not see the gulls very well and honestly they are a hard group of birds to grasp. For each gull species there are about 3-7 different plumage variations. My guess is that all of them are western gulls in different plumage's but I am only basing it on location and the number of birds there.
I can not tell on the cormorants. You have a better idea being there.
Great photos and thanks for sharing. Also thanks for the post card. They are seriously my favorite. I love going to the mail and getting something fun.
If you enjoyed the birds in Oregon you should give the local birds a shot. The great salt lake is a huge player in bird migration and the nesting season too; hundreds of thousands of birds spend the summer here. Its a great story in numbers and sound.
I LOVE that last photo of the tree with the birds on it! I had no idea you were such a bird watcher ;)
You are quite the photographer. I love that you took the time to take pictures of the wildlife.
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