Friday, April 29, 2011

Backyard Birds

These are some of the more colorful visitors to my backyard this spring:

Lesser Goldfinch

Cardinal - male

Cardinal - female


House finches - red and orange

Broad-billed Hummingbird

Hooded Oriole

Lazuli Bunting

Finches, cardinals and hummers are regular visitors while orioles and buntings are rarely seen here.
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28 comments:

  1. Betsy Banks AdamsApril 29, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    HI Diane, I love seeing your birds... That last one, the Bunting, is so pretty... Looks like he/she is giving you the 'eye'... ha

    That Oriole is gorgeous... And the hummingbird is adorable. Thanks for sharing.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  2. ThérèseApril 29, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Never seen a lazuli Bunting before... now I have...
    Have a nice weekend!

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  3. angryparsnipApril 29, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Love that the Cardinals have almost the pose !
    I adore when they are in my yard so bright red and cheerful.
    The Lazuli Bunting is fabulous !

    cheers, parsnip

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  4. JanieApril 29, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    What great variety! We have lazuli buntings some years, but I haven't spotted any this spring so far.

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  5. MagpieApril 29, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    All pretty little birdies. The cardinals look like that's a common pose for them. I,too, see the orioles and lazuli buntings passing through this time of year.

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  6. •°°• IcyBC •°°•April 29, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    I only see cardinals around my back yard..

    Your birds are beautiful, Diane, and the picture of TJ and his mom is so adorable.

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  7. Life Is A Road TripApril 29, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    Wow you got a lot of pretty ones! Are the female and male cardinals ever seen in the same place? LOL. They posed just alike.

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  8. UnknownApril 29, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    A glorious lot!

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  9. Debbie LoApril 29, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    I just love that shimmery green and blue on the humming bird. Very beautiful. How nice that so many colorful birds stop by your property to say, "Hello!" :-)

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  10. Sandra GardenerApril 29, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    What a surprise! Your birds are beautiful !!! The pictures are delightful !

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  11. ThendralApril 30, 2011 at 2:24 AM

    Very beautiful. I too love watching brids. Thanks for sharing!!!

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  12. cieldequimperApril 30, 2011 at 2:56 AM

    Oh boy what a wonderful backyard you have! I love how the cardinals have the same movement!

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  13. AllisonApril 30, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    Our hummingbirds are like 1/5 that size! I like your large, colorful variety much better. Ours are tiny and brown, but still just as exciting to see. :)

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  14. DIGITAL WORLD PAGES ARCHIVEApril 30, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    I also love watching the birds!

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  15. LoreeApril 30, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Wow they are so beautiful. I think the male cardinal is the loveliest of them all.

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  16. betchaiApril 30, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    oh, you have very diverse visitors in your backyard, love your bird shots, so joyful to see.

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  17. DIGITAL WORLD PAGES ARCHIVEMay 1, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Wonderful birds!

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  18. DoanLegacyMay 2, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    My goodness, you have so many different birds in your backyard, and they are all so incredible to see.

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  19. DIGITAL WORLD PAGES ARCHIVEMay 2, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    In the second photo I saw very beautiful red bird!

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  20. TesMay 2, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Hello Diane! However did you capture all these! Wow, you've got good capture -clear and vibrant! I love the Lazuli Bunting -stunning! The hummingbird is gorgeous and the Oriole is pretty! Thank you for sharing! :)

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  21. DIGITAL WORLD PAGES ARCHIVEMay 3, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Very cute!

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  22. Lrong LimMay 5, 2011 at 5:13 AM

    Amazing photos of such pretty birds! The L. Bunting shot is really superb...

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  23. AnonymousMay 5, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    Wonderful shots. Love that shimmering hummingbird.

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  24. DIGITAL WORLD PAGES ARCHIVEMay 5, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Beautiful color!

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  25. Regina May 5, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    Amazing captures dear one.
    Have a wonderful weekend.
    xo

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  26. TaniaMay 7, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Colorful and wonderful birds and pictures. You have many great photos on your blog, glad I stop by.
    Happy sunday from Norway:-)

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  27. AnonymousMay 8, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    These are beautiful photos of beautiful birds. Thanks for sharing them.

    Have a good week, Boonie

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  28. AyieMay 9, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    so many colorful birds around you, lovely captures!

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