I am linking up with Wild Bird Wednesday and Nature Notes
For my Wild bird Wednesday I am going back to Oregon. I wanted to show some more shots of the Pigeon Guillemot that we saw along the Oregon coast. I believe I already mentioned in a previous post that the Pigeon Guillemot was a lifer for me. The Pigeon Guillemot can be found from the coast of California to Alaska.
The two shots above were taken from inside the Sea Lions Cave looking out. The Pigeon Guillemot has pretty bright red feet. My guide book calls the color vermilion. For some reason Vermilion reminds me of the flycatcher I saw in Belize.
The breeding adult has a velvety black plumage, white wing coverts and pretty red feet. I love their pretty feet. The underwing coverts are also white.
I had some great views from inside the cave looking out at all the Pigeon Guillemots and the Cormorants on the rocks.
I saw the Pigeon Guillemots all along the Oregon coastline. These two were right outside our hotel. They probe kelp beds and vegetation for its prey.
Above you can see the Pigeon Guillemots head before it enter its little hole in the side of the cliff. I believe this was a nesting spot.
I do not think this bird was worried about reading the sign.
This was the view from inside the cave looking out toward the Heceta Head lighthouse. On this day, I was actually thrilled to pick up another lifer which was actually inside the Sea Lion Caves. But, that will be another post.
To see more wonderful birds and nature scenes please visit : Wild Bird Wednesday and Nature Notes.
Thanks to Stewart the host of Wild Bird Wednesday and to Michelle the host of Nature Notes. Also, thanks for stopping by to see my post and birds. Hope the rest of your week is a happy one.
For my Wild bird Wednesday I am going back to Oregon. I wanted to show some more shots of the Pigeon Guillemot that we saw along the Oregon coast. I believe I already mentioned in a previous post that the Pigeon Guillemot was a lifer for me. The Pigeon Guillemot can be found from the coast of California to Alaska.
The two shots above were taken from inside the Sea Lions Cave looking out. The Pigeon Guillemot has pretty bright red feet. My guide book calls the color vermilion. For some reason Vermilion reminds me of the flycatcher I saw in Belize.
I had some great views from inside the cave looking out at all the Pigeon Guillemots and the Cormorants on the rocks.
I saw the Pigeon Guillemots all along the Oregon coastline. These two were right outside our hotel. They probe kelp beds and vegetation for its prey.
Above you can see the Pigeon Guillemots head before it enter its little hole in the side of the cliff. I believe this was a nesting spot.
I do not think this bird was worried about reading the sign.
This was the view from inside the cave looking out toward the Heceta Head lighthouse. On this day, I was actually thrilled to pick up another lifer which was actually inside the Sea Lion Caves. But, that will be another post.
To see more wonderful birds and nature scenes please visit : Wild Bird Wednesday and Nature Notes.
Thanks to Stewart the host of Wild Bird Wednesday and to Michelle the host of Nature Notes. Also, thanks for stopping by to see my post and birds. Hope the rest of your week is a happy one.
What beautiful birds!
ReplyDeleteAmazing photos!The pigeons are so beautifl!Have a lovely day dear Eileen!!
ReplyDeletei like their dark charcoal against those flaming legs and feet! :)
ReplyDeletefantastic shots!
ReplyDeletelove those feet...
Nice with those pink feet! I love the shot of the cliffs. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love those red feet! Love the foggy shot towards the lighthouse.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of the birds and the red feet are so bright. The sea coast looks fascinating.
ReplyDeleteLove the gray of the bird with the bright red/orange feet. What a contrast!
ReplyDeleteFascinating birds. I like those rocky cliffs they nest in.
ReplyDeleteWhat GORGEOUS pictures of Pigeons!!!
ReplyDeleteI wonder how you could do this great job, haha "keep back".
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Absolutely beautiful pictures!
ReplyDeleteWhen we lived near the OR coast I used to see those birds all the time but I never looked them up. You got some great shots Eileen.
ReplyDeleteDon't you just love Sea Lion Caves? I remember the view in your last photo very well. I don't think I have ever been there when it was sunny.
Nice series, those feet do grab one's attention.
ReplyDeleteThey are such lovely birds! So interesting to see those gorgeous legs!! The views are stunning!
ReplyDeleteIt's fun to get a little insight into these birds especially when they don't even know someone is looking at them.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful birds! The red feet and legs are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like an interesting birding trek. Those are some of my favorite as you don't know what to expect and they are a little different from the other birding outings. Beautiful birds and congrats on another lifer:) It's so much fun.
ReplyDeleteNice pictures you show.
ReplyDeleteWish you a good day :)
Hanne Bente
Oh, die sind ja niedlich und die Fotos in den Felsen einfach klasse...
ReplyDeleteLieben Gruß
CL
A great find Eileen, the Pigeon Guillemot is a precious being, lovely.
ReplyDeleteGreat post Eileen. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos Eileen. Neat looking bird, and the scenery looks stunning.
ReplyDeleteI love the perspective of them on the cliffs!!! Wow.
ReplyDeleteHow amazingly red feet they have. They can't hide with those! Very nice pictures of all the birds and the sea!
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Greetings from Pia in Sweden
Great shots of the interesting birds. I'm not familiar with them.
ReplyDeleteI like their orange feet! They show up so well, even in the fog. Speaking of fog, I really, REALLY like the look out from the cave.
ReplyDeleteSuch colorful birds -- great shots under the circumstances, Eileen. :)
ReplyDeleteThey have to go to school before they know how to read.
ReplyDeleteoh boy...would i love to wander there!!
ReplyDeletethose are beautiful birds...with their cute BRIGHT orange legs & feet!!
What lovely captures of the birds and the scenic backgrounds.
ReplyDeletethis Guillemot looks very different in colors to those I saw in Scotland. And yours have nice red feet too. :)Great shots.
ReplyDeleteOh they are so beautiful, love their red feets!! Great post :)
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures, these birds have really bright feet.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful series of shots, but that last one seems very unsafe to thread for the photographer! I wonder why the web-feet of the bird is colored red, maybe there is some greater significance for the color!
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos, Eileen!! What a striking bird with their bright red legs and feet. I haven't been to the Sea Lion Caves since I was a little girl. We're planning on spending time in Washington and Oregon in October and I'd like to drive down the coast so maybe we'll get to stop there.
ReplyDeleteThey are handsome looking birds and their red boots are very fashionable.
ReplyDeletetheir red feet are so cool :)
ReplyDeletebeautiful ocean and cliff scenes
Super shots of the Pigeon Guillemots Eileen and congrats on the lifer! You are such a tease with your "other lifer." I can't wait to see what it was.
ReplyDeleteOh Eileen..I had never heard of these birds and they have duck feet which I have always wondered the purpose of them being orange..fabulous photos from that area.. Michelle
ReplyDeleteLook at those stunning red shoes! So stylish :)
ReplyDeleteFantastic shots of the pigeon guillemots! They are quite beautiful with their smart red boots!! :-)
ReplyDeleteLove their bright orange shoes. I am now your newest follower.
ReplyDeletePaul
Great shots, Eileen-- you really got up close and personal!
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