Saturday, September 1, 2018

BIRDS FROM THE DECK CAMERA

I am thinking of changing the camera's location in a little while.  Lots of photos have been taken lately, and am beginning to think the novelty of this deck cam may never wear off.  Some photos aren't that sharp but I am still enjoying them very much.

This is a regular visitor, a bald-headed Blue Jay.  Is he molting?  
The Grey Tufted Titmouse popped into this picture.  He is looking towards the featherless headed Blue Jay at the other end, as if to say "Any food down your way?"  I have left the information on the bottom of that picture, so you can see what I usually crop out.
The male Cardinal stops by in the evenings.
The Red-bellied Woodpecker is a regular visitor also.
The Mourning Dove is always very active, and I was delighted to catch him in the middle of his early morning exercises.
This Blue Jay has all his feathers.
Carolina Wren believes in close-ups.  "Alright Mr. DeMille, I am ready for my close-up."  (Shades of Gloria Swanson in Sunset Boulevard.")
You're still a little out of focus, give us a minute.
I wait for no one, call me when you are ready!  Well, she is certainly acting like a diva.
"Yes she is!" said the Black-capped Chickadee.


And these are my cast of characters each and every day.  I wonder who will turn up tomorrow.





34 comments:

  1. I can see why you'll become attached to this camera. there's lots of action.

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  2. I love this, so much entertainment! How can you move it when the show is so good? Get more and put them everywhere! The blue jay does look like he is molting. It makes them look so pathetic. I love the little wrens. They are tiny and spunky! One attacked me once when I stood too close to it's nest.

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    1. Hi Ginny, I haven't moved it yet. That's interesting about the little bird guarding its nest.

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  3. I would spend a LOT of time watching your feathered friends.

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    1. Thanks EC, I am always on the lookout when at home :)

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  4. Delightful! Well, being a bird watcher I would say that. Trouble is, I don't know the US species so I'm reliant on your knowledge. Have a nice day, Denise.

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    1. Hi Valerie, I only wish I had such an interest before I left the UK. I love learning about them now though. When I went back a few years ago I was enamored with the little robins who came to the garden daily at our rental.

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  5. Hi Denise,
    Wonderful quality from your deck cam, some of the best I have seen.
    Some really good images.
    I always enjoy seeing the Cardinal, wonderful color.
    All the best, John

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  6. don't move it yet.. I am loving these cam shots. each one is different. poor baldy, I hope he is ok... I want one of these cams but can't JUSTIFY buying one... I am wondering what goes through our yard at night.

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    1. Thanks Sandra, I haven't moved it. Too busy enjoying them and they seem comfortable where they are :) I wouldn't have a deck cam now except for the generosity of my sweet family in Germany.

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  7. Aw, sweet! That first guy looks so cute. I hope nothing is wrong with him.

    Great idea for the camera!


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    1. Thank you Sandi, glad you enjoyed. Someone mentioned he could have been a young one growing its feathers, or could be molting.

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  8. Hello, wonderful variety of birds and photos. The birds are molting, I have a few bald headed Jays too. Have a happy Sunday and a great new week ahead!

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    1. Hi Eileen, that's good to know. Happy weekend to you :)

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  9. wow, beautiful birds. blue jays, of all ages, go through a "bald stage" like the one you pictured. i have 2 right now that look just like that!!

    i see all of these in my yard as well and would love to get one of those cameras!! have a wonderful sunday!!

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    1. Thanks Debbie, good to know. I would love to see some deck cam pictures from you but yours are always so neat. Happy weekend :)

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  10. Love the photos and the quotes, well done. I would love a cam in our garden. I always find shopping on line in French a challenge but maybe I will have a look. Enjoy your week Diane

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    1. Thank you Diane, yes I can imagine it would be a bit of a challenge. I always wish I knew another language. I still try :) Have a great weekend :)

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  11. Denise, a deck cam, what a great piece of technology. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. I agree with you there Doug and you are very welcome :)

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  12. My cardinal looks pretty frowsy, but they are molting for winter feathers!!!

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    1. I think I have seen a few here like that Jenn :)

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  13. You have so many varieties of bird coming into your garden. Great captures on your web cam and a good way to study them. You must get to know regular visitors well. All we have are lots of sparrows and some blackbirds, but their antics are interesting. The bigger birds such as crows live high up in the trees. At least our common garden birds are surviving. Even sparrows are said to be less in number these days here in the UK.

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    1. Thanks Sue, they always seem to be the same but I never get tired of them. Maybe I will get a few new ones migrating through soon. I do hope you get a rebound on the birds.

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  14. I too love birds Denise, but I don't feed them because we have two cats who spend their days outside. They come inside at night so any birds out at that time so night birds are safe.

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    1. Hello Unknown, when we had a dog we had no birds visiting :) I suppose it is the same with cats. Please visit again and could you leave your name? Love meeting people who visit. Have a great weekend :)

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  15. Hi Denise,

    these are really nice pictures and I'm so excited to see so many different birds. Lovely spot so there.

    Greetings, Helma

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    1. Thank you Helma, it makes me happy you enjoyed them. Greetings from me to you :)

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  16. A whole lot of company! I imagine juvenile blue jays may molt before fall really sets in, hence why one is like that and another isn't.

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