Beth's Birds

[Sparkle]

Beth is working on her laptop so I said I would do her Birds. I have to make it up to her somehow as I'm always getting on her case about Brown Blob on a Branch....a rock....a wave. However I must admit she has got some spectacular photos. We have come to the conclusion there are just too many darn varieties though. We go through the bird book again and again and still can't identify some of them. However, these were kinda easy. This is the Magnificent Frigatebird. Length 40 inches, wingspan 90 inches! They have the longest wingspan, in proportion to their weight, than any other birds. They first day there were just two of them, then later we must have seen about 20 in a group, some of therm so high we could barely see them.



We knew this was a black bird with a crest. We thought it might be a Phainopepia, but knew it had to have a white flash on its wings when it was flying. She got it!





This Pelican was caught in full diving mode.



We saw this neon red bird and believe me Beth has patience when it comes to a shot she wants. This is a Vermillion Flycatcher. Beautiful.





We have no idea of what this little fat bird is, but he's cute.



And finally our favorite group of birds. They look like small ducks, Scoters maybe? I call them popcorn birds because they sail along and then disappear under the water, then pop back up one at a time a few yards away. They just look so contented, in their little group, warm water, plenty of food.

[Bethers]

I give her a folder with almost 80 of my favorite bird pics - and, Sparkle being Sparkle - she posts a few of them But I'm glad to share at least these few - have lots of other bird pics - that are on my blog or will be if I haven't gotten to it yet.

I'm sooooooooo glad Jean has the time to keep the forum updated while I work!

[Sparkle]

See what happens when you think you are doing someone a favor! Critiquing! That's what happens! Are we begining to sound like Mitch and Vickie?

[mitch5252]

See what happens when you think you are doing someone a favor! Critiquing! That's what happens! Are we begining to sound like Mitch and Vickie?

Yes, you are...we can hear the underlying "LOVE".
(except for Vickie and Mitch, that's not true...)

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[Cedar518]

Mitch and Vickie,.. Sparkle and Beth,... Cedar and Kath,.... we are all like that and I think it's becsause we are friends! Real friends. Love the birds. Had never seen a pic of frigate bird before.

Mmmm..... having roast pork for supper here.. it's beginning smell delicious. Gather round gals!

[VickieP]

Mitch and Vickie,.. Sparkle and Beth,... Cedar and Kath,.... we are all like that and I think it's becsause we are friends! Real friends. Love the birds. Had never seen a pic of frigate bird before.

Mmmm..... having roast pork for supper here.. it's beginning smell delicious. Gather round gals!

I sometimes want to give Mitch the frigin bird!

[mitch5252]

Mitch and Vickie,.. Sparkle and Beth,... Cedar and Kath,.... we are all like that and I think it's becsause we are friends! Real friends. Love the birds. Had never seen a pic of frigate bird before.

I sometimes want to give Mitch the frigin bird!

F R I G A T E , ya frigin' Dufus!

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[avalen]

love the bird pics, especially the vermillion flycatcher one, that red one!

[mtngal]

Fantastic photos! Nice shot of the white flash on Phainopepia's wings. I love the Vermillion Flycatcher too, got to see them on our trip to Mexico last year.

[Getupngo]

Fabulous pictures, Beth. Wow ... you have a great eye and even greater patience. Thanks Sparkle for putting them up for all to see.

[BarbaraRose]

Mitch and Vickie,.. Sparkle and Beth,... Cedar and Kath,.... we are all like that and I think it's becsause we are friends! Real friends. Love the birds. Had never seen a pic of frigate bird before.

I sometimes want to give Mitch the frigin bird!

F R I G A T E , ya frigin' Dufus!

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You two are too much!! ROFLMAO !!!! You make my day!

Barbie

PS> Love the red bird photo...I am not a real bird fan, but those photos are very nice!

[snowball]

loved the pictures!!! Thanks for posting them Sparkles
really enjoy looking at birds love my feeders but rarely go looking for them. I wish I had just a small power binoculars so I could see the feeder birds a bit better the higher powered ones are to strong....loved the red birds so bright and cheery and the other one the p.........whatever is it a type of cardinal?
looks like you are still having fun
sheila

[Redetotry]

Great pictures thanks for posting Sparkle and thanks to Beth for taking them. I like to take bird pictures but I don't think I have the patience for it.

[AlmostThere]

I'm always interested in our feathered friends. I always try finding out who is singing when I walk my dog. Some of the songs they sing are give me chills they are so beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing. Very good pics, Beth. Thanks Jean for the patience in posting them.

[Liz]

Enjoying seeing birds I've never met before....like those. Great photos, Beth. Thanks for sharing them, Sparkle.