Bird Pictures Back Yard to Tropical Isle to View and Share
Bird pictures and stories are what you will find in this section. If you love birds you will enjoy this journey through american bird pictures
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You may find barn swallow bird pictures some of the easiest to get. These beautiful little birds get their name from their nesting habits. Be sure and check out this summer story from beginning to flight from the nest.
Next to the barn swallow in abundance around here in Illinois, you will find canadian geese. These birds stay a healthy distance away from you but it really is easy to capture a canadian goose picture with your digital camera. They are plentiful. As a matter of fact some of these geese have never even been to Canada. Every once in a while measures are taken to thin out these birds. But they are persistant and return anyway. And I, for one, am glad they do. I can't imagine the world without these beautiful creatures.
Cranes are fish eaters. I see them all around the parks and river shores here in northern Illinois. I have missed more great pictures than I have taken but I wanted to share the few I have managed to get. Click on the thumbnail above to see them and read about cranes and their habits.
Bird Pictures Mallard Ducks and Hawk Pictures And a Cool Chickadee in Winter
Mallard ducks can be seen swimming along the rivers and lakes here in Illinois for about 8 months out of the year. You will find even a few that carry over during the cold winter months. Spring abounds with new baby chics and their moms. From what I have seen, it is the female that stays with her young in the duck family. You can enjoy mallard ducks stories and pictures by clicking on the thumbnail above.
And if you enjoy mallard ducks and other wild bird pictures you will love this adventure with my grandchildren. Read how their efforts to save a dove resulted in a strong lesson from nature involving birds of prey like the hawk. Enter the hawk pictures page through the link above. This hawk is not the same one in our story. This guy was just perched on a tree looking for mice in the field below. Hawks mainly target small field animals but they are known to go after young fledglings, especially those left unguarded or weak.
I love walking on the path and listening to chickadees call. They have such a perky bird song. It feels at times their only purpose is to bring a little cheer to a wintery day. And that is exactly what it felt like the day I captured this one with my camera. I could hear the birds singing all around me when one flew into the pine next to the sidewalk. I quickly turned on my camera and by the time I snapped the shutter the bird had flipped over to get at what was on the underside of the branch. The result is this beautiful snow covered pine and chickadee. This chickadee is available as a poster print from my own Artist Rising Gallery (Please note that this link opens in new window). The prints are produced by the well know art.com site.
Bird Pictures Ready to Download
The rest of the bird pictures on this page are ready to download. Click on the link below your favorite thumbnail and save them to your computer. Or you can right click the link and choose "save link as" or "save target as". This will usually save the picture to your pictures folder on your computer. Or it may save to your desktop. Be sure and look where your saves image is being placed. On Mac the little box pops up and you are looking for the "where" section. On a PC the words "Save File in"...
Let's begin your journey into bird pictures with a redwinged blackbird. I had a little fun with this photo. You can do the same with your own photos. I used the cartoon effect in "gimp" photo editing software to come up with the look of this black bird.
Next is a female red winged black bird. They say that female birds are drab compared to the male birds in most cases. The only reason I know this is a black bird is because I looked it up. The female redwinged black bird was the only one that came close. Pretty interesting, don't you think?
Next is a goldfinch. These bright yellow birds are easy to spot with the eye. Not so easy to capture with a camera. Like all birds they seem to have a knack for flying off by the time you get your camera ready to shoot. I guess that's why bird watching is so popular.
When I think of watching birds I am reminded of gardening for wildlife. Gardening for wildlife to capture bird pictures is more then feeding wild birds. When you start gardens, you begin to attract butterflies and other pollinators. You attract toads and more. Learn from Ron Patterson, a "Wildlife Habitat Naturalist", "National Master Naturalist" and a "Michigan Certified Nurseryman". Ron lives his passion.
Sometimes Exotic Bird Pictures Can be Found in Your Own Back Yard
This majestic eagle is landing in downtown Sedona, Arizona. Well maybe it's a statue of an eagle swooping in to capture it's prey. The open talons certainly look like that's the case. I took this picture while in Sedona on seminar back in 2000. I'm not sure if the statue is even still there. The photo is not the best quality. I scanned it from a picture. I have never seen a real bald eagle. If you have ever been lucky enough to capture one with your camera and would like to share, be sure and let me know. I would love to share it with my readers.
My grandchildren in California shared this parrot picture with me. They tell me there are as many as 13 parrots in their back yard at a time. I have a few pictures to share later.
Winter is the best time to see birds nests. You can see them in almost every tree on a walk in the forest. During summer they are not so visible protected by the thick leaves of the trees they are made in. This bird's nest was in a branch of a small tree close to the ground. It seemed like an odd place to see a nest.
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Woodpecker, Dove and Cardinal Bird Pictures to Enjoy
This first picture is a downy woodpecker. It isn't very often these feathered creatures are still long enough to capture with a camera. I got lucky this day. I used to love to listen to woodpeckers outside my window. But try as I might I could never seem to see them.
Mourning doves are a favorite of mine. Sometimes I feel like they follow me around. I love the sound of their cooing. I didn't know that they are a gaming bird. They hardly seem worth the effort. They used to be known as the Carolina Pigeon or Carolina Turtledove.
The last thumbnail in this row is a cardinal. I have a few more that I will be sharing soon. You will be able to enjoy a whole page of cardinal birds pictures. We had fun watching two cardinals mating on a walk one day. No matter what the breed all birds seem to have that same feather ruffling mating dance.
Bird Pictures Hummingbirds in Hand, A House Wren And Baby Robbins
I received this picture of hummingbirds in my email. I was suprised to see so many hummingbirds eating from a container in this womans hand. I don't believe I would be quite so brave though. I have read that the sting of a hummingbird can be dangerous. Hummingbirds gather nector from flowers just like bees do. But they are wonderful to watch. I wonder what shutter speed was used to capture these super fast wings in motion like that?
House wrens are cute little birds and quite plentiful. Just ask Michelle who found a nest in her garage and graciously shares her House wren baby bird story with us. These birds got their name from the fact that they like nesting in the rafters of roof overhangs. It is common to have returning house wrens nesting on your porch year after year.
Speaking of returning birds. Robins are often the first to give you a chance to capture bird pictures. They are usually the first birds of the spring you will see. My mom used to always say that the first robin usually means spring is close at hand. This picture of baby robins was contributed by my sister. See more of her Robin baby bird pictures here. If you have a baby bird story, why not share it with the world? Join in the fun and create your very own page.
Everyone knows how much birds love playing in a bird bath. You can attract a lot of birds and bird pictures opportunities to your yard simply by placing one in a quiet area. There is something soothing about water to all of nature's creatures.
Have you ever thought of a backyard waterfall? I wonder if this would attract even more birds to your yard. Learn to build a natural waterfall in no time. Have a back yard that is the envy of all your neighbors.
Water Bird Pictures Ready to Download
First in this row of water bird pictures is a group of pink flamingos taken at the California Zoo. One look at these colorful bodies and you know why they are so popular in local gardens. They have such long skinny legs that they appear to be standing on one leg almost all the time. Yet a closer looks says differently. Flamingos are tropical wading birds but you can find them in zoos all over the world. Did you know that the flamingo lives on blue green algae? It is this algae that holds the pigment that makes the flamingo pink.
Pelicans like it down south. This pelican picture is actually digitally enhanced. You wouldn't recognize the original if you saw it. This fellow landed next to a fisherman on the dock. I was taking a course in Florida at the time. My favorite break time was spent walking along the beach looking for the opportune time to get bird pictures. This pelican appears to be waiting for an opportunity to share in the fishing. Of course I cropped out the fisherman and other people on the quite crowded dock so now he just looks like he is ready to take a plunge in the ocean. Enjoy this small version of digital art soon to be available in larger prints and even post cards in Nature And Flower Pictures Gift Shop.
The last picture in this row is of sea gulls. The picture was taken in North Carolina and contributed by my sister who was vacationing there. These birds are actually called laughing gulls. That probably has something to do with their call. Ever notice how many birds are named by the sound of their song?
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Bird Pictures Closer to Home Ready to Download
Sometimes you can have a lucky day and the opportunity for bird pictures light close by. This female robin was gathering food in a yard along the path I walk in the local neighborhood. This day I had a lucky day and was able to get a close shot before she flew off and we moved on. I will soon have a robin pictures page to publish. There you can see the distinct difference between male and female birds. But unlike the redwinged blackbird, you can still see that this is a robin. She just doesn't have the bright red breast of her male counterpart.
The tufted titmouse is a very popular bird. I have had requests to publish more of their pictures. They enjoy our cherry tree in early winter. I hope that this year I will be able to capture more on film. I have a few pictures of them from winters past but they need much work before I can share them with readers. About the only good thing I can say about this picture is that you can tell that it is a tufted titmouse:)
One day this summer a raven came to visit. You don't see a lot of ravens in a flock. I read somewhere that sometimes ravens can be seen with flocks of crows. But usually the raven is seen alone like this guy on the roof across the street from my home.
It's Your Turn to Tell Your Tales
Birds can bring out the poet and story teller in all of us. Just ask Edgar Allen Poe next time you see him:) Are you a photo enthusiast who loves to share their stories? I've told you stories of how my grand children captured a dove in Hawk Pictures. And what about those Great Blue Heron that return every spring? Now I'd like to hear some of your stories.Have A Great Story or Poem About Birds?
Do you have a great story about birds? Share it!
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