My "cheating" has reached new hieghts

[jbird]

:-) :-)

This is the newest addition to my arsenal for taking advantage of my feathered friends...

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Being so far from hunting season, I picked this blind up for dirt cheap!


I set out to try and "nail" the Indigo Bunting in my back yard. Well, I nailed him :-)

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This is a quote from Audubon...

"Indigo Buntings have no blue pigment. They are actually black. The diffraction of light thruogh the structure of the feathers makes them appear blue."

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I have this gorgeous red, flowering bush in my backyard. I thought it might be neat to convince the bird to land in it for a photo. The trouble was, the birds hangout was some 100 yards from the bush. So I slowly walked, playing the bunting song, and I'll be danged if that bird didnt follow me all the way over there! Just like a little blue puppy. I put the ipod in the bush and after a few fly'by's, he landed in it. The light was all but gone at this point so the photo isnt great. I think I may try again tho.
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I captured this Red Eyed Vireo commiting suicide.

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The song sparrows were busy collecting bugs... bid, nasty bugs

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My woods are filled with little Ovenbirds. They have a very loud voice for such a little bird. They are VERY reclusive and like to stay deep in the darkness. I can only convince them to peek out of the forest in the evening so far. I just love these little guys. They walk along branches so smoothly they look as if theyre traveling on a conveyer belt. LOL

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[Cmcculloch]

I love your work with the birds. It makes me rethink that my primary interest is as a bird watcher carrying a 9 ft stick with string on it.

[Kneedeep]

Lovin' em, jbird!

[k.hanley]

Next thing you know you'll be eating seeds and bugs with them Jay! Nice going.

No blue? That's very cool about the feathers and light. Thanks.

Cheers, Ken

[Darian]

The contrast in colors in that last pic of the Indigo Bunting and the red plant is so intense, it's amazing.... Great photo's. :D

[Larry S]

Jay,
We need Duke Ellington's "Mood Indigo" playing in the background. Great eye candy!
Best,
Larry S

[BillB]

Is that a nice little wren I see?

[jbird]

Thanks folks!

Ken, if eating bugs and seeds improves my results, Im on it! ;-)


Is that a nice little wren I see?

No wren yet, but Ive been watching for em. I saw some last summer but didnt photograph them. They are super active and mobile and should be a good challange!

[Adam Grace]

Jay, nice move! That blind exemplifies your dedication to those winged wonders. Have fun and keep the photos coming.

Ken, you crack me up! :D

[Scott V]

When are you going to get a pick of the great do-do bird?