I am linking up with Mosaic Monday and Our World Tuesday
November 24, 2013
First, just in case I do not "see" you before Thursday.... Happy Thanksgiving everyone.
Today my post for November is up at BIRDING IS FUN I would love if you could visit me there. Just click on the link above. I have posted a New Mexico trip report.
Today was the first time I did two posts in one day. The 24th of each month is my scheduled post for Birding is fun and it just worked out on a day I also do my Mosaic Monday post. So I tried to associate my Mosaic Monday and Our World Tuesday post with my Birding is Fun entry. So here I am just sharing my New Mexico lifers. I was able to see 14 new birds during my vacation to New Mexico and they are included in the mosaics below. These two posts will be my final posts on my New Mexico vacation. I hope I did not make everyone tired of seeing my vacation photos.
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The Sage Thrasher, Pyrrhuloxia, Lark Bunting, Greater Roadrunner, Canyon Towhee and the pretty Gambel's Quail. I know I have shown some of these birds on previous post but there are a couple of new birds. The top middle shot was another bird I was looking forward to seeing on my trip the Pyrrhuloxia, I believe it is the female, well known for its crest and yellow beak. This bird is similar to our Cardinals.
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Above are the Lesser Goldfinch, Western Grebe, Cave Swallows, Say's Phoebe, Ladder-backed Woodpecker and Least Sandpiper. The middle right photo is the Ladder-backed Woodpecker with its Zebra like stripes across the back and it is similar to the Downy Woodpecker.
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I realized I left out my lifer the Red-Naped Sapsucker....So I am sharing a separate photo. It is a cutie and deserves the special attention. Sorry for so many repeats, I promise this is the end.
On my Birding is fun post, I listed my lifers along with a lot of my other bird sightings and the places they were seen. I did a lot of research on the internet and on EBIRD as to where I could find new birds and places that are known to be birding hotspots.
My New Mexico Lifers:
Black Phoebe
Canyon Towhee
Cave Swallow
Gambel's Quail
Greater Roadrunner
Ladder-Backed Woodpecker
Lark Bunting
Least Sandpiper
Lesser Goldfinch
Pyrrhuloxia
Red-Naped Sapsucker
Sage Thrasher
Say's Phoebe
Western Grebe
Now that this trip has ended, I am now researching where our next vacation spot may be and what birds I can see on my next vacation.
As always, I hope you enjoy my post and thanks for visiting my blog. I always appreciate your comments.
Join in on the fun and for more wonderful photos please visit Mosaic Monday and more
from Our World Tuesday
Thanks to our host: Mary our host of Mosaic Monday and to the hosting group of Our World Tuesday: Arija, Gattina, Lady Fi, Sylvia, Sandy and Jennifer. I wish everyone a happy week!
November 24, 2013
First, just in case I do not "see" you before Thursday.... Happy Thanksgiving everyone.
Today my post for November is up at BIRDING IS FUN I would love if you could visit me there. Just click on the link above. I have posted a New Mexico trip report.
Today was the first time I did two posts in one day. The 24th of each month is my scheduled post for Birding is fun and it just worked out on a day I also do my Mosaic Monday post. So I tried to associate my Mosaic Monday and Our World Tuesday post with my Birding is Fun entry. So here I am just sharing my New Mexico lifers. I was able to see 14 new birds during my vacation to New Mexico and they are included in the mosaics below. These two posts will be my final posts on my New Mexico vacation. I hope I did not make everyone tired of seeing my vacation photos.
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The Sage Thrasher, Pyrrhuloxia, Lark Bunting, Greater Roadrunner, Canyon Towhee and the pretty Gambel's Quail. I know I have shown some of these birds on previous post but there are a couple of new birds. The top middle shot was another bird I was looking forward to seeing on my trip the Pyrrhuloxia, I believe it is the female, well known for its crest and yellow beak. This bird is similar to our Cardinals.
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Above are the Lesser Goldfinch, Western Grebe, Cave Swallows, Say's Phoebe, Ladder-backed Woodpecker and Least Sandpiper. The middle right photo is the Ladder-backed Woodpecker with its Zebra like stripes across the back and it is similar to the Downy Woodpecker.
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On my Birding is fun post, I listed my lifers along with a lot of my other bird sightings and the places they were seen. I did a lot of research on the internet and on EBIRD as to where I could find new birds and places that are known to be birding hotspots.
My New Mexico Lifers:
Black Phoebe
Canyon Towhee
Cave Swallow
Gambel's Quail
Greater Roadrunner
Ladder-Backed Woodpecker
Lark Bunting
Least Sandpiper
Lesser Goldfinch
Pyrrhuloxia
Red-Naped Sapsucker
Sage Thrasher
Say's Phoebe
Western Grebe
Now that this trip has ended, I am now researching where our next vacation spot may be and what birds I can see on my next vacation.
As always, I hope you enjoy my post and thanks for visiting my blog. I always appreciate your comments.
Join in on the fun and for more wonderful photos please visit Mosaic Monday and more
from Our World Tuesday
Thanks to our host: Mary our host of Mosaic Monday and to the hosting group of Our World Tuesday: Arija, Gattina, Lady Fi, Sylvia, Sandy and Jennifer. I wish everyone a happy week!
55 comments:
Hi Eileen. At our naturalist meetings there was always a sharing session regarding the life list of birds that may have been seen in various places including vacations. It is exciting to see the happiness of this achievement. I am happy to here of your achievements as well. Valerie
the red-nape is cool!
Wow! Beautiful birds of New Mexico ~ great photography ~ Happy Week to you ~ carol, xxx
While out walking in the woods this weekend, I found myself wishing I knew the names of all the birds I spotted. It would have helped if they`d lingered long enough for me to take a photo and then look up their names. I think I need you along with me, Eileen! Beautiful photos.
I was puzzled by your "lifer" description, Eileen. But after reading further I think I understand! Such unusual birds, all spectacular in their own ways. Especially appreciate the closeup of the ladderback. I spotted one this week but my photo wasn't very clear.
Hope you have a peaceful Thanksgiving.
Congrats on so many new lifers on your trip.
Always fun to discover new ones.
What a variety of feathered friends! I love seeing what you see!
You are such an amazing photographer! Stunning pictures. thank you for your lovely visit and I hope you and your family have a very happy Thanksgiving!
How wonderful to see such unusual species! Have a very happy Thanksgiving, Eileen! xoxo
LOVE that Red Nape!
You're lucky to be able to plan vacations around birding areas. You've always been helpful in putting names and beaks together for me and your list of lifers is quite impressive Eileen.
I like the quail shown, they're such sweet looking birds with that feather thing sticking out the front.
Eileen,
Your talent for capturing the habitat of bird life and all of their interesting behaviors is always so enlightening! Beautiful mosaics as well!
Happy Thanksgiving,
Jemma
The cardinals have been prevalent this week or I've just been more aware of them. Grand post!
A great accomplishment, the photo of the Quail is lovely. I think they are so cute, with head feather. Have a blessed week, Jen
One, two or more . . . I am always enjoying your travels, birds, lifers and more!
Quite a nice variety of bird shots.
There was no way that you made me 'tired' of seeing your photos--I've really enjoyed this series and seeing what I'm missing by never going anywhere! :-)!
Wow Eileen, 14 new birds! Now that's what I call a great vacation! Love your mosaics!
Beautiful are the birds of New Mexico, Eileen.
Hi Eileen,
How great that you got to see so many new birds to add to your list. Your photos are lovely, as always, and an inspiration to me to get to know the birds in our area better. I've asked for a field guide for Christmas!
Hi. Great post with birds of New Mexico.
Gosh Eileen I could never be bored with your lovely bird photos - and look forward to seeing your posts pop up.
My favorite bird here is "Says Phoebe" it seems a very unusual name for a bird - can you enlighten me!!!
I envy your camera zoom lens - it makes such a difference.
Wishing you a happy week
Shane
Congratulations on so many lifers, Eileen. The Pyrrhuloxia is an amazing looking bird. Greetings, Jo
I never heard of the Red-naped Sapsucker Eileen. It's a smart looking lifer for someone to get - nice shot of it too. I'm off to Birding is Fun any minute now, see you soon.
A wonderful Mosaic and many fantastic photos ! Great work !
Have a nice new week, Eileen. Best regards, Synnöve
Hi! What a nice trip you have! Your photos are very beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Amazing how you spot these beautiful birds and then manage to get these spectacular photos of them in action!
Lovely mosaics, as always!
Happy Thanksgiving to you!
Poppy
Don't think anybody is ever tired of your beautiful posts Eileen...wonderful birds. We saw some of those when we wintered in NM and Texas...no pictures though, so thanks so much for sharing yours. And congrats on so many lifers.
Lovely photos......it would be nice if all vacation shots looked this good!
Thanks for sharing.
Ruby
Eileen it was fun looking at your birds and remembering that I see many of them when I winter in Arizona!
Birding is so much fun no matter where we are!
Wishing you a blessed Thanksgiving!
Beautiful photos of the birds! The red-nap looks so adorable!
These are all wonderful captures. I am always amazed at the variety of birds you manage to photograph and share with us.
Great series!! Boom & gary of the Vermilon River.
Love all your bird sightings and so many lifers. Fantastic Eileen!
So many beautiful birds, Eileen!! And such wonderful captures!! A great vacation indeed! I love your mosaics! Thanks for sharing the beauty! Hope you have a great week!!
A great series you have done, I love your photos Eileen.
What a fantastic variety! Congratulations on your lifers!
Hi Eileen, Beautiful birds! I think I like that Sapsucker a lot! I'm also enjoying seeing that Red=bellied Woodpecker. Have a happy Thanksgiving!
i love him on the cactus ... looks ouchy but i guess for a bird it's the perfect location to have a breather or enjoy the view. ( :
Beautiful birds and so many of them.
I always love seeing your wonderful shots from birding trips as well as the great ones you get at home too.
I just love them all! I wonder why those winged friends aren't bothered by the thorns of the cactus..nature's magic indeed...viewing the collage again and keeping the smile I got here :)
such cool pictures of beautiful birds
What a gorgeous set of bird shots!
wonderful birds flying around.
Looks like it was a great trip - I need to go to a new place and see some new birds! (Although I still enjoy the old ones!)
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
They are all beautiful birds Eileen, and I'm really surprised that there are so many different birds are all over the world. Just beautiful.
Greet you, Helma
Wonderful collage.
You take awesome pics of the birds.
Hi Eileen,
Always enjoy your wonderful posts and photos. have a great week
Hi Eileen,
Wonderful post and photos. Have a great week
Beautiful post!
As always a very beautiful post entry Eileen and you sure get some neat birds up your way. Happy Thanksgiving~
Fabulous, Eileen. Congratulations on the lifers, and you're right, the last bird looks well suited to a solo photo, and has such a wonderful name.
K
a very nice place for birding.
It looks as though you had a fantastic time Eileen. I am so glad that saw so many new species :)
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