Saturday, January 24, 2015

Owl and Goose

Well it's been 3 weeks since mom died. We have been trying to go through her things and get it organized. We were all hit with the flu and viruses one after another. Needless to say we needed a break. Planned for all of us to go to the coast this week-end. I had been wanting to see the Tundra Bean Goose and the Burrowing Owl.

Sabrina got sick again so her and the baby couldn't go.

It turned out to be a beautiful day. It was warm and beautiful.

Yes I got to do a little birding. Les is patient. We went to see the Goose first. Beautiful bird the feet and bill are accented with bright orange.









We headed for the lighthouse and of course the owl wasn't there. So we decided to go into Newport and kill time at the Jetty and then go back. By the time we got back the Owl was finally there. I thought I would miss it. So being able to see it and get a decent picture was a thrill. Les doesn't get it.


 

Thank you to my dearest husband Les.

Friday, January 16, 2015

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Saw the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker last year. I couldn't get a good photo. This year I went out to try and find it again. It only took me 5 min. to find her. She was staying on the back side of the tree trunk. I walked around some and she flew almost into my car. She landed on a small tree right next to my car. Then she flew on a tree on the other side of my car. The difference in the photos was amazing. I've seen better photos than mine but I am very proud of mine.

Last years photo:



This years photo:








     This photo shows some of the red on the top of her head.







My Downy that comes to the feeders all through the day. Only seen the male once.
 Taking photos through glass. When it gets warmer I will be outside taking photos.