As you have probably noticed, I have been away from blogging for a while. The why and what for’s I will not get into right now. Never-the-less, I am still taking photographs of Maine birds, landscapes and architecture. I started a new website called Capture Maine which basically showcases my landscape and architecture photography.
I’ve pretty much given up on Facebook. I just don’t like what it’s turning out to be and I have a lot of issues with privacy concerns. You can still find my tweets on Twitter. Another social network that I frequent a lot and really like is Google+. The interaction with other photographers from all over the world is incredible! If you have an account with G+, you can add me to your circles by going to my Google+ Page. If you do not have an account, you can still follow my posts on my Plusses blog.
Now back to birds. We had a minor snowstorm yesterday and there were quite a few birds visiting our feeders. One particular bird, a Yellow-rumped Warbler, decided to spend the winter with us. He has been around since mid November and loves suet and peanut chips. Dark-eyed Junco’s are plenty as are American Goldfinches. We also saw 4 Bald Eagles flying around the cove, two adult and two second year.
Enjoy the photos below of the Northern Cardinal and the unusual wintering Yellow-rumped Warbler.
Northern CardinalYellow-rumped Warbler
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Happy Birding!
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Very nice John
Maybe the yellow-rumped warbler is the bird I've been seeing too around our feeders. But, I didn't capture a great photograph like yours.
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Thank you for the comments Dan and Joan! I appreciate you both stopping by.
Lovely yardbirds. the Cardinal is beautiful and the YRW is a fantastic capture. They are quick moving birds. Wonderful photos, have agreat day and Happy Birding!
Gorgeous photos John! I miss your blogging! I have a Google plus account but rarely go to it. Just not enough interaction for my liking. I do understand that photographers love it. Happy Birding! Hope all is well!!
Very beautiful photos John.
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How fortunate you are to have the wintering warbler, and I wondered what had happened to you!
Love your photos JB: I share your concerns about privacy on FB and even hesitate to start a G+ account. Either way, I will surely bookmark your new website just in case you decide to quit twitter. Happy wintering
Thank you Eileen, Dawn, prairiebirder, kathie, and Frances for stopping by and for commenting!
Beautiful pics! I have a bumper crop this year of cardinals in my backyard but normally only get yellow rumps in between summer-fall and winter-spring. Every night, I see about 20 cardinals in various places around the feeders just before dark. I love it! It seems like most years all the youngsters are cleared out by this time.
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That yellow-rumped with the snow flakes is fantastic John! What a splendid capture!
Glad to see a new post on here. I haven't been posting much myself. I enjoyed the photos you have posted on the Capture Maine website. I've also deleted my Facebook page and I've considered a Google + account but haven't taken that step yet. Hope to see some new stuff soon.
Now that yellow-rumped looks out of place with the snow in the background. Nice shot.
Beautiful birds, love the Cardinal in the snow and the pretty YRW!
Love the Cardinal, time of year image was shot.
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Terrific winter birds photos, John. Both birds are terrific to have with the snow. We have had a male Northern Cardinal here since the middle of December, (a very rare bird here at 52º latitude and -30º temps). Love to see him against the snow.
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