Monday, April 23, 2012

Birds of a Feather/Our World

 Eastern bluebird

Last Thursday I was excited to see this cute little guy sitting on power lines overhead. Although bluebirds seem to be fairly common in eastern Canada and the eastern U.S.,  this is the first one I've seen well enough to know for sure what it is.

House sparrow

On the other hand, this is a common bird that appears to be everywhere! And...

House finch

here's another commoner.

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47 comments:

  1. CubyApril 23, 2012 at 6:43 AM

    We don't have Bluebirds here they are such pretty little birds.We do how ever have sparrows both house and hedge but sadly in decline. Lovely photos today.

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  2. JillApril 23, 2012 at 6:46 AM

    The bluebird makes me smile everytime. I love all of the birds.

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  3. AndyApril 23, 2012 at 6:47 AM

    I've never seen a bluebird in the wild. Sparrows are different story. My bird feeders helped them survive the winter.

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  4. Buttons ThoughtsApril 23, 2012 at 7:13 AM

    I love bluebirds I look forward to seeing them but I am afraid it is snowing here so they would not be very happy. My tree swallows are back I love to see them also I am sure they do not like the snow either:) B

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  5. MadSnapperApril 23, 2012 at 8:04 AM

    house finch with attitude. they are all three so sweet. i think I like the the sparrow best, but hard to say

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  6. RoseApril 23, 2012 at 8:14 AM

    Bluebirds are just so beautiful....this one looks like he was posing for you.

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  7. JanetApril 23, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    What beauties! I love the bluebirds, but they don't survive long in my yard due to the cats.

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  8. DarlaApril 23, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    Such detail. We have Blue Jays but no Bluebirds.

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  9. Judy April 23, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    Great shots! We've been getting blue birds here and I sure enjoy watching them.

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  10. TexWisGirlApril 23, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    congrats on the bluebird! i love ours!

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  11. A Colorful WorldApril 23, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    I just learned that house finches used to be only a western species. Then pet stores started carrying them for sale in the east. Once that was made illegal, the pet shops let them go into the wild rather than be fined for having them, and that's how they became a coast to coast bird!

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  12. Cezar and LéiaApril 23, 2012 at 10:12 AM

    Bonjour EG,
    Beautiful set of bird portraits, they are all gorgeous!
    Hugs and a nice week
    Léia

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  13. SusanApril 23, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    They are all so darn cute! Great pictures!

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  14. Amy BurzeseApril 23, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    The bluebird is beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

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  15. Martha ZApril 23, 2012 at 12:12 PM

    The western blue bird is common around here. This is the first spring I haven't had a pair in my nest box. The swallows got to it first.

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  16. Small City ScenesApril 23, 2012 at 12:21 PM

    I just love bird watching. We have the western Bluebird--very similar---but have never seen one that I know is one. LOl MB

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  17. AnonymousApril 23, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    What a fantastic looking trio of birds!

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  18. Jenn JilksApril 23, 2012 at 1:52 PM

    I know what you mean! I think I spotted one on a trip, but mistook it for a robin. Who knew?!
    Greetings from Cottage Country!

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  19. RedPatApril 23, 2012 at 2:03 PM

    He is really cute! I've never seen one.

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  20. MalyssApril 23, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    How cute! Sparrows arrived here today!

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  21. Lois EvensenApril 23, 2012 at 3:25 PM

    How pretty. We don't have those near here. It's such fun to see pictures of birds from around the world.

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  22. kayerjApril 23, 2012 at 3:51 PM

    lovely, we have sparrows year round and the finches are expected any day now.

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  23. Ruth HiebertApril 23, 2012 at 3:52 PM

    I treasure each moment I can look at an Eastern Bluebird.20 years ago when my husband and I moved into town,we saw our first House Finch and it was considered a rarity.Now they are around all year.

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  24. UnknownApril 23, 2012 at 3:52 PM

    Great capture on the Bluebird!! I have never seen one here.Unfortunately, House Sparrows are declining. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada

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  25. Sylvia KApril 23, 2012 at 3:52 PM

    Oh, I do LOVE your birds for the day, EG!! They are beautiful and I have not seen any like them before! Terrific shots for the day! Have a great week!

    Sylvia

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  26. cieldequimperApril 23, 2012 at 4:05 PM

    Trying to imagine the soundtrack! :-) They are so sweet!

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  27. CarverApril 23, 2012 at 4:13 PM

    These are all great shots. I love the blue bird especially.

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  28. Paul in Powell RiverApril 23, 2012 at 4:20 PM

    Love that Bluebird!

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  29. MaRApril 23, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    What beautiful pictures! don't see those little guys around here, perfect shots.
    Our World Tuesday

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  30. Penelope NotesApril 23, 2012 at 4:55 PM

    The eastern bluebird really is adorable. I don’t think it is common to my area in the west. I don't recall ever having seen one in real life. Bluebird equals happiness in my mind. :)

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  31. SnapApril 23, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    You have some wonderful feathered friends! Love the bluebird!

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  32. AnonymousApril 23, 2012 at 5:02 PM

    Wonderful photos. I've only seen one bluebird in my life thus far. They are elusive birds around here.

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  33. ArtandArchitecture-SF.comApril 23, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    Those are amazing shots. The detail is incredible. The house finch is all I get around here, but I love their morning song. That Eastern bluebird is just precious.

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  34. Frostbite and SunburnApril 23, 2012 at 7:08 PM

    Good for you - nice shots!

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  35. StephanieApril 23, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    Great shots!

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  36. MichelleApril 23, 2012 at 8:26 PM

    Sweet shots of these beauties!

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  37. AlApril 23, 2012 at 8:36 PM

    What pretty birds and excellent shots (even the common ones).

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  38. LowellApril 23, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    There is nothing common about your photos! I'm seriously impressed. These are gorgeous. Very well exposed and nice and sharp with great color! Were you using a long lens with tripod?

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  39. RajeshApril 23, 2012 at 9:20 PM

    Beautiful birds, I never get tired of them.

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  40. SandyCarlsonApril 23, 2012 at 9:50 PM

    These birds are beautiful. They are amazing creatures. Your photos do them justice and then some!

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  41. AnonymousApril 23, 2012 at 11:57 PM

    Beautiful bird shots!

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  42. KathyApril 24, 2012 at 2:10 AM

    We have bluebirds here but I've never been lucky enough to photograph one. Wonderful shots!

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  43. Vores haveApril 24, 2012 at 5:11 AM

    Beautiful bird pictures you show.
    Wishing you a good day.
    Hanne Bente / hbt.finus.dk

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  44. janeApril 24, 2012 at 6:42 AM

    They are gorgeous - I love the Bluebird - great pics what camera are you using I am looking to update and dont know what to get - Jane UK

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  45. Karin M.April 24, 2012 at 8:09 AM

    Very nice shots, so sweet birds ..
    Greetings Karin

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  46. ViolaApril 24, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    Oh! The eastern bluebird is beautiful!! I like the others also.

    Well done! :)

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  47. Powell River BooksApril 24, 2012 at 8:41 PM

    The house finches have returned to our feeder. The juncos have disappeared. - Margy

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