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How about a closeup!

I couldn't choose between the two Acorn Woodpecker pictures

Since most everyone is going to post males.....

I was fortunate this morning to find a couple of these secretive Henslow's Sparrows in a 327 acre field!

I stopped visiting this site for a few months because I got busy with school and life in general… Now that I’ve graduated high school and need something to look at during work breaks I’ll probably be back on this site more often (not like anyone really cares, haha). Since I’ve last posted on this topic (March) I’ve had 6 lifers! 268. Cassin’s Vireo (April 21) 269. Lewis’s Woodpecker (May 7) 270. Scissor-tailed Flycatcher (May 22) 271. Calliope Hummingbird (June 14) 272. Gray Catbird (June 15) 273. Ruffed Grouse (June 17)

A Zitting Cisticola from Spain today https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/462237321

I brought an almost 20 year old lens to Europe with me as I didn't want my main gear to get stolen. This means no good pictures. I'm surprised I was even able to get a slightly focused photo in flight of this Common Swift.

He's just SO handsome. And he has the cutest family. I enjoy visiting them in the mornings.

Snowy Egret with a tuft https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/461214031

Can’t pick between these. https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/461204391 https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/461204231 https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/461204201

Phinizy Swamp Nature Park, May 2017. I have a better shot of a male alone, but I like to post pairs here when possible.

Got my best ever looks at some Oriatha White-crowned Sparrows up on the breeding grounds on Saturday. https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/461483651

I love these headshots: https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/461401601

Found my first one this past week (coincidence as I'd forgotten to check species of the week until now).

White-crowned Sparrow's behind https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/461932101

https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/461185171

I went to this website (https://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bbl/bblretrv/#Introduction) to report the Federal Band Number, but the second half is too worn to read after the first digit after the dash, so I emailed the picture along with the date, time, and location to: bandreports@usgs.gov https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/462468281

Does this count? 😁

I agree on all except the first is a Great Crested Flycatcher.

Black Skimmer https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/460872761 https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/460872751

Had some good looks at a Lazuli Bunting yesterday. https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/460771221 https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/460771201

1. Yes 2. Spotted Sandpiper

A HOFI portrait in beautiful lighting. Ratings appreciated. https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/461628431

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Black-throated Sparrow, a bird I always enjoy seeing.

The Red-headed Woodpecker is my favorite woodpecker and I have been lucky to live in two States that have them as residence. The one below is from Florida and is from a place in Baker County, we go to fairly often if for no other reason than to get our Red-headed Woodpecker fix. Once in awhile we see Red-cockaded Woodpeckers there too. I have only seen an Acorn Woodpecker in one place in Colorado and then only went there a few times as it was not close to home. I did manage a few decent shots of the bird.

Blue Grosbeak Blue-black Grosbeak

Still don’t have a good shot of one..they’re super skittish here.

Welcome to Whatbird, @robert2008 and @Jessica2008. Any chance the two of you are related? Identical twins sharing identical thoughts, maybe? 🙂

First day birding in Europe this trip. https://ebird.org/checklist/S113505997

First spring male Indigo Bunting.

I'm leaving for Europe tomorrow on a week and a half long trip to Europe. It's not really for birding purposes but I'll obviously try to squeeze a trip or two in out for birds and will always have my eyes on the lookout. https://ebird.org/tripreport/64335

I never thought I would get a good look at a Henslow's Sparrow let alone a good photo. Until Yesterday.

I can't decide which headshot I prefer: https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/460865271 https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/460865291

Juvenile Red-headed Woodpecker

It’s easy when you’ve seen as many PAPI as I have. After a while, the occasional Rock just stands out. GISS, ya know?