My Friend "Flicker"

This female Northern Flicker just left her nest high up in a partially decayed tree where the food sources are aplenty (insects and ants).

Tree House Dweller

This male northern flicker has taken up residence in a decayed maple tree at the end of my driveway. 

Supper-time!

                                             Mother robin ready to feed her hatchlings.

Hatchlings

This is going to be the summer of the birds.  These robin newbies were spotted on my porch wreath!

Out On a Limb

This blue jay was spotted in an old maple tree near my porch.

New Residents

A young pair of osprey have appeared and have been adding materials to a nesting platform near Blacks Creek.  This is the first year the platform has had inhabitants.  I wonder if there be any chicks this year. I'll be scoping them out from time to time.

Come Fly with Me

The herons are back feeding in Quincy's estuaries.  I counted 6 at close range yesterday at Blacks Creek.

Redbird

I have always enjoyed the song of the northern cardinal.

Fiber Art or Tiny House?

This is the really cool tiny house of a Baltimore Oriole that I captured on a bird walk in Merrymount Park last week.

Nature's Gold

This American Goldfinch was basking in the sunshine high in some tree branches along the Neponset River.

Neponset Sentry

Stalking the shores of the Neponset River is this Great Blue Heron.

Cruising

This young Great Blue Heron silently passed by me on my walk along the Neponset River.  The light wasn't ideal but I couldn't resist grabbing a quick shot.  I like the tip of the heron's wing skimming the surface of the water.

Pick & Peck

This adult female downy woodpecker is working this branch upside-down for a snack.

Looking Over The Marsh Menu

Spotted this red tail hawk looking for a meal.  I enjoy watching these predators glide on the wind currents. 

Winter Tweet

This is one of the heartier American robins - a real "snowbird" to stick around Quincy during our first cold snap.

Travel Tuesday: Aruba

This brown pelican is resting before the next dive for food.

Autumn At The Creek

This lone heron is storing up for a trip South one of these weeks.  Temperatures have been balmy this October and early November.

Knee Deep

This great blue heron was knee deep in Blacks Creek looking for a snack.  I added a little post processing effect to make the background more interesting.

Teeming With Life

I counted 13 egrets at Blacks Creek last week!  Food must be plentiful there.

River Walkers