Title: The ABCs of Birds - O -
Post by: gayle on 28-Nov-10, 11:31:26 PM
Oystercatcher
The American Oystercatcher, as its name implies, has a bill adapted for opening bivalves. It is a spectacular shore bird and may be found on rocky shores along the Atlantic coast of the US and southward from Baja on the Pacific. Although I have seen them in California, I have no photographic evidence! This photograph was made in the Galapagos.
The Black Oyster is found along the Pacific Coast from the Aleutians to Baja. While it is not listed as threatened, world-wide population is only about 9,000 – 11,000.
Gayle
The American Oystercatcher, as its name implies, has a bill adapted for opening bivalves. It is a spectacular shore bird and may be found on rocky shores along the Atlantic coast of the US and southward from Baja on the Pacific. Although I have seen them in California, I have no photographic evidence! This photograph was made in the Galapagos.
The Black Oyster is found along the Pacific Coast from the Aleutians to Baja. While it is not listed as threatened, world-wide population is only about 9,000 – 11,000.
Gayle
Title: Re: The ABCs of Birds - O -
Post by: gayle on 28-Nov-10, 11:35:54 PM
Oxpecker
Oxpeckers are endemic to sub-Saharan Africa. There are two species, yellow-billed ad red-billed. The latter are prevalent in the area of South Africa where Safari,tv broadcasts its game drives. All photographs are screen captures from those drives. Oxpeckers spend virtually all of their lives, except for nesting, on the bodies of large African mammals. The birds and the host animals exhibit mutualism. The oxpeckers eat ticks and other parasites and clean wounds on the bodies of the mammals. The mammals, in turn, provide a relatively safe haven for the birds. And they are outrageous to look at!
Gayle
Oxpeckers are endemic to sub-Saharan Africa. There are two species, yellow-billed ad red-billed. The latter are prevalent in the area of South Africa where Safari,tv broadcasts its game drives. All photographs are screen captures from those drives. Oxpeckers spend virtually all of their lives, except for nesting, on the bodies of large African mammals. The birds and the host animals exhibit mutualism. The oxpeckers eat ticks and other parasites and clean wounds on the bodies of the mammals. The mammals, in turn, provide a relatively safe haven for the birds. And they are outrageous to look at!
Gayle
Title: Re: The ABCs of Birds - O -
Post by: anneintoronto on 29-Nov-10, 12:20:09 AM
O is for Ovenbird
Ovenbird: Medium, ground walking warbler, olive-brown upperparts, heavily spotted white underparts. Head has dull orange central crown stripe edged in black, and a white eye-ring. Wings, tail are olive-green. Name is from its covered nest, the dome and side entrance make it resemble a dutch oven.
Ovenbird: Breeds from west-central Canada east to Maritimes, and south to the northern Gulf Coast states and South Carolina. Spends winters from the Gulf Coast and Florida to South America. Preferred habitats include mature, dry forests with little undergrowth.
(above information from Whatbird.com)
This is a good one - a group of Ovenbirds is called a "stew" of ovenbirds. Doesn't exactly sound good for the Ovenbird... It would take so many to make a.... never mind!
Anne in Toronto
photo by Michael J. Hopiak / CLO
Ovenbird: Medium, ground walking warbler, olive-brown upperparts, heavily spotted white underparts. Head has dull orange central crown stripe edged in black, and a white eye-ring. Wings, tail are olive-green. Name is from its covered nest, the dome and side entrance make it resemble a dutch oven.
Ovenbird: Breeds from west-central Canada east to Maritimes, and south to the northern Gulf Coast states and South Carolina. Spends winters from the Gulf Coast and Florida to South America. Preferred habitats include mature, dry forests with little undergrowth.
(above information from Whatbird.com)
This is a good one - a group of Ovenbirds is called a "stew" of ovenbirds. Doesn't exactly sound good for the Ovenbird... It would take so many to make a.... never mind!
Anne in Toronto
photo by Michael J. Hopiak / CLO
Title: Re: The ABCs of Birds - O -
Post by: gayle on 29-Nov-10, 12:27:33 AM
Thanks for posting the ovenbird, Anne. I did not know about it. And yes, a stew of oven birds somehow seems inappropriate!
Gayle
Gayle
Title: Re: The ABCs of Birds - O -
Post by: Patti from Kentucky on 29-Nov-10, 01:32:22 AM
I wanted to add to Gayle's photos of the American Oystercatcher, 'cause I have an interesting shot of one about to devour some prey.
We took this photo on the Island of James (Santiago) in the Galapagos. We watched the Oystercatcher hammer the heck out of this unfortunate sea urchin until the bird could get to the animal inside.
We took this photo on the Island of James (Santiago) in the Galapagos. We watched the Oystercatcher hammer the heck out of this unfortunate sea urchin until the bird could get to the animal inside.
Title: Re: The ABCs of Birds - O -
Post by: Patti from Kentucky on 29-Nov-10, 01:35:37 AM
O is for Ovenbird
Ovenbird: Medium, ground walking warbler...
Anne in Toronto
Ovenbird: Medium, ground walking warbler...
Anne in Toronto
I love Ovenbirds! They're really hard to see, generally, since they're always on the ground and often well camouflaged. We usually only find them when they're singing to advertise their territory, usually in the Smoky Mountains. We saw one there who flew in front of us and did a dramatic broken-wing display, so we assumed we must be near a nest.
Patti
Title: Re: The ABCs of Birds - O -
Post by: Patti from Kentucky on 29-Nov-10, 01:41:40 AM
I know there are folks on this forum who have much better pictures than this, so please, post away!
O is for Osprey.
The in-flight photo was taken at the Hawkwatch platform in Cape May...there were many Osprey hunting there. We saw one episode where a Bald Eagle chased after an Osprey who had just caught a fish, and forced the Osprey to drop the fish, where it was plucked up by the eagle.
The second photo we took in Florida last winter; the Merritt Island NWR and the national seashore was full of Osprey!
O is for Osprey.
The in-flight photo was taken at the Hawkwatch platform in Cape May...there were many Osprey hunting there. We saw one episode where a Bald Eagle chased after an Osprey who had just caught a fish, and forced the Osprey to drop the fish, where it was plucked up by the eagle.
The second photo we took in Florida last winter; the Merritt Island NWR and the national seashore was full of Osprey!
Title: Re: The ABCs of Birds - O -
Post by: Patti from Kentucky on 29-Nov-10, 01:46:10 AM
And here is one more Oystercatcher contribution: this is a pair of Variable Oystercatchers, which are endemic to New Zealand.
The "variable" in their name refers to their frontal plumage, according to Wikipedia, which can be pied or mottled or solid black, as in these birds.
The "variable" in their name refers to their frontal plumage, according to Wikipedia, which can be pied or mottled or solid black, as in these birds.
Title: Re: The ABCs of Birds - O -
Post by: dale on 29-Nov-10, 01:58:55 AM
Gayle, thanks for posting oxpeckers. I was fixing to ask.
OSTRICH!!!
We read about the harrier that flew alongside Aafke's car; here is an OSTRICH that RAN alongside of my car for quite a distance outside of Cape Town, SA. I saw one down at the Cape of Good Hope too - that one was in breeding plumage.
dale
OSTRICH!!!
We read about the harrier that flew alongside Aafke's car; here is an OSTRICH that RAN alongside of my car for quite a distance outside of Cape Town, SA. I saw one down at the Cape of Good Hope too - that one was in breeding plumage.
dale
Title: Re: The ABCs of Birds - O -
Post by: dale on 29-Nov-10, 02:00:06 AM
OSTRICH #2
Here are some more ostriches that I photographed at the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago.
Look carefully.
dale
Here are some more ostriches that I photographed at the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago.
Look carefully.
dale
Title: Re: The ABCs of Birds - O -
Post by: Patti from Kentucky on 29-Nov-10, 02:01:04 AM
O is for Owl...I already posted a Barred Owl under the B's, a Great Gray Owl and a Great Horned Owl under the G's, but I'll destroy my own precedent and post some Owls under the generic O.
The first is a Spectacled Owl, taken in Peru at the Tambopata research center. I had an excellent birding guide who knew this owl's favorite daytime roosts, and managed to find one!
The second is a Western Screech Owl, taken in Southeast Arizona (a park in Tuscon). My birding guide on that trip played the Owl's call, and he came flying out to defend his territory.
The first is a Spectacled Owl, taken in Peru at the Tambopata research center. I had an excellent birding guide who knew this owl's favorite daytime roosts, and managed to find one!
The second is a Western Screech Owl, taken in Southeast Arizona (a park in Tuscon). My birding guide on that trip played the Owl's call, and he came flying out to defend his territory.
Title: Re: The ABCs of Birds - O -
Post by: dale on 29-Nov-10, 02:08:02 AM
both Oxpecker and Oystercatcher need to be cut off by the caffeine bartender.
Check out those eyes. They are wired and overserved.
Owls, Patti?
the spectacled owl is EXCELLENT
I've got owls...barn owl in tucson
dale
Check out those eyes. They are wired and overserved.
Owls, Patti?
the spectacled owl is EXCELLENT
I've got owls...barn owl in tucson
dale
Title: Re: The ABCs of Birds - O -
Post by: dale on 29-Nov-10, 02:11:28 AM
and a GHO (with a mouth full of mouse) and a screech owl, also in tucson.
dale
dale
Title: Re: The ABCs of Birds - O -
Post by: anneintoronto on 29-Nov-10, 02:17:52 AM
OSTRICH #2
Here are some more ostriches that I photographed at the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago.
Look carefully.
dale
Here are some more ostriches that I photographed at the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago.
Look carefully.
dale
Where did you find an ostrich with such strange legs, Dale? Very much like those children's three level cards, where you could pick a head, a middle and legs that matched or, of course, didn't! Having fun, were we? Or is that "artistic license"? :hysterical:
Anne in Toronto
Title: Re: The ABCs of Birds - O -
Post by: Patti from Kentucky on 29-Nov-10, 02:19:44 AM
both Oxpecker and Oystercatcher need to be cut off by the caffeine bartender.
Check out those eyes. They are wired and overserved.
Owls, Patti?
the spectacled owl is EXCELLENT
I've got owls...barn owl in tucson
dale
Check out those eyes. They are wired and overserved.
Owls, Patti?
the spectacled owl is EXCELLENT
I've got owls...barn owl in tucson
dale
Hey Dale...I think it's just the way that shadow cuts across the middle of your eye, but in this photo you also look like perhaps you need to have your caffeine cut off! ;) In what fun place in Tucson did you get to play with owls?
Patti
Title: Re: The ABCs of Birds - O -
Post by: anneintoronto on 29-Nov-10, 02:37:49 AM
Okay! I can do OWL! (Big)Frank Butson and some other serious bird watchers (who didn't get my small forages into humour...), from the Canadian Peregrine Foundation, took me out to Thickson's Woods, east of Toronto, to see a Great-Horned Owl! It was raining, incredibly overcast, the owl was way up in an incredibly tall White Pine tree. But he was there and I could have stood there forever, looking up at him. I had had Alice the Great-Horned Owl on my knee and that was an incredible, never to be forgotten experience, but to see this wild one, was different... so magical...! I'll never forget and owe Frank a good nod of gratitude!!!
Anne in Toronto
Great-Horned Owl -- really -- you can see the tuffs!!
and for good measure, because I was so captivated by her:
me & Alice the Great-Horned Owl & Karla Bloem -- Director at the Houston (MN) Nature Centre -- Photo by Nora H in Iowa!!
Alice the Great-Horned Owl -- Photo by Nora H in Iowa, too!!
Anne in Toronto
and for good measure, because I was so captivated by her:
me & Alice the Great-Horned Owl & Karla Bloem -- Director at the Houston (MN) Nature Centre -- Photo by Nora H in Iowa!!
Alice the Great-Horned Owl -- Photo by Nora H in Iowa, too!!
Title: Re: The ABCs of Birds - O -
Post by: dale on 29-Nov-10, 02:49:19 AM
Patti-
it's at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum 14 miles from downtown Tucson, in the desert. http://www.desertmuseum.org/
"The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a world-renowned zoo, natural history museum and botanical garden, all in one place! Exhibits re-create the natural landscape of the Sonoran Desert Region so realistically you find yourself eye-to-eye with mountain lions, prairie dogs, Gila monsters, and more. Within the Museum grounds, you will see more than 300 animal species and 1,200 kinds of plants. There are almost 2 miles of paths traversing 21 acres of beautiful desert."
Terrific place. They have raptor free-flight shows; I had also signed up for the raptor experience, and then the others who had signed up (a family) all got sick and didn't show. So I got LOTS of time with the birds. Flew the Barn Owl and Harris Hawk and got to spend time up close and personal with other owls, hawks, a kestrel, etc.
They also have a walk-in aviary that is unforgettable.
That place is where a hummingbird kept coming back to harvest fuzz off of my hoodie for the nest it was building. People gathered around to watch the hummingbird return and pick stuff off of me.
Anne - that isn't photoshopped or in any way altered - just cropped. they have other critters in with the big birds.
dale
it's at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum 14 miles from downtown Tucson, in the desert. http://www.desertmuseum.org/
"The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a world-renowned zoo, natural history museum and botanical garden, all in one place! Exhibits re-create the natural landscape of the Sonoran Desert Region so realistically you find yourself eye-to-eye with mountain lions, prairie dogs, Gila monsters, and more. Within the Museum grounds, you will see more than 300 animal species and 1,200 kinds of plants. There are almost 2 miles of paths traversing 21 acres of beautiful desert."
Terrific place. They have raptor free-flight shows; I had also signed up for the raptor experience, and then the others who had signed up (a family) all got sick and didn't show. So I got LOTS of time with the birds. Flew the Barn Owl and Harris Hawk and got to spend time up close and personal with other owls, hawks, a kestrel, etc.
They also have a walk-in aviary that is unforgettable.
That place is where a hummingbird kept coming back to harvest fuzz off of my hoodie for the nest it was building. People gathered around to watch the hummingbird return and pick stuff off of me.
Anne - that isn't photoshopped or in any way altered - just cropped. they have other critters in with the big birds.
dale
Title: Re: The ABCs of Birds - O -
Post by: anneintoronto on 29-Nov-10, 02:57:15 AM
Anne - that isn't photoshopped or in any way altered - just cropped. they have other critters in with the big birds.
dale
Must have used the wrong phrase, as that was not what I meant... Those legs look really natural, but really weird! :hysterical:
A in T
dale
Must have used the wrong phrase, as that was not what I meant... Those legs look really natural, but really weird! :hysterical:
A in T
Title: Re: The ABCs of Birds - O -
Post by: dale on 29-Nov-10, 02:58:48 AM
Patti -
the american oystercatcher looks like he's trying to decide if he can patent this thing or not.
I didn't know what a fully-dressed sea urchin looked like.
dale
the american oystercatcher looks like he's trying to decide if he can patent this thing or not.
I didn't know what a fully-dressed sea urchin looked like.
dale
Title: Re: The ABCs of Birds - O -
Post by: Donna on 29-Nov-10, 06:39:39 AM
O is for OMG, this forum comes to life at night. Sheesh, don't you people sleep? :snore: :clap:
(http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h18/yzak_joule102/smileys/1-omfg-cat.jpg) Oh My God, Oh My goodness, or Oh My Gosh, a common abbreviation used in SMS and Instant Messaging (WIKI)
(http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h18/yzak_joule102/smileys/1-omfg-cat.jpg) Oh My God, Oh My goodness, or Oh My Gosh, a common abbreviation used in SMS and Instant Messaging (WIKI)
Title: Re: The ABCs of Birds - O -
Post by: Annette on 29-Nov-10, 06:44:46 AM
Oriental Honey-buzzard
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oriental_Honey_Buzzard (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oriental_Honey_Buzzard)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oriental_Honey_Buzzard (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oriental_Honey_Buzzard)
Title: Re: The ABCs of Birds - O -
Post by: annieinelkhart on 29-Nov-10, 07:14:46 AM
I got here EARLIER! So picking Osprey! We are in Florida and saw about 8 of them yesterday, hope to get some better pictures. But til then this is one with bad lighting we got yesterday.
Title: Re: The ABCs of Birds - O -
Post by: MAK on 29-Nov-10, 09:29:52 AM
Gayle, thanks for posting oxpeckers. I was fixing to ask.
OSTRICH!!!
We read about the harrier that flew alongside Aafke's car; here is an OSTRICH that RAN alongside of my car for quite a distance outside of Cape Town, SA. I saw one down at the Cape of Good Hope too - that one was in breeding plumage.
dale
OSTRICH!!!
We read about the harrier that flew alongside Aafke's car; here is an OSTRICH that RAN alongside of my car for quite a distance outside of Cape Town, SA. I saw one down at the Cape of Good Hope too - that one was in breeding plumage.
dale
What a beautiful setting for this pic! Thanks! :clap:
Title: Re: The ABCs of Birds - O -
Post by: Annette on 29-Nov-10, 03:01:40 PM
Orange-headed Thrush
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orange-headed_Thrush (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orange-headed_Thrush)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orange-headed_Thrush (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orange-headed_Thrush)
Title: Re: The ABCs of Birds - O -
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 29-Nov-10, 03:35:53 PM
O is for Spotted Eagle Owl
The Spotted Eagle-owl (Bubo africanus) is a medium-sized species of owl, one of the smallest of the Eagle owls. Its height is forty-five cm (18 inch) and its weight is from 480 to 850g (1 to 1.8 pounds). It has a 33cm (13 in) wingspan. The facial disk is off white to pale ochre and the eyes are yellow. It has prominent ear tufts, and the upper body is dusky brown, the lower parts off-white with brown bars. (Wikipedia)
This is Teeny from the Pot Plant Owl in Johannesburg, SA. Teeny was very ill and spent a few days in rehab, but is doing very well now. All 3 young owls fledged successfully.
The Spotted Eagle-owl (Bubo africanus) is a medium-sized species of owl, one of the smallest of the Eagle owls. Its height is forty-five cm (18 inch) and its weight is from 480 to 850g (1 to 1.8 pounds). It has a 33cm (13 in) wingspan. The facial disk is off white to pale ochre and the eyes are yellow. It has prominent ear tufts, and the upper body is dusky brown, the lower parts off-white with brown bars. (Wikipedia)
This is Teeny from the Pot Plant Owl in Johannesburg, SA. Teeny was very ill and spent a few days in rehab, but is doing very well now. All 3 young owls fledged successfully.
Title: Re: The ABCs of Birds - O -
Post by: ~Ruth on 29-Nov-10, 05:29:24 PM
O-Ostrich. Large flightless bird native to Africa. Can run up to 45 mph. The largest of birds, 140-290 lbs, and lays the largest eggs. Eats plants and insects. Life span 40+ yrs. They have one specific mate but she lets him have a harem. During dry spells they herd together in large groups.
Ostrich farms are popular in U.S.
Ostrich farms are popular in U.S.
Title: Re: The ABCs of Birds - O -
Post by: gayle on 29-Nov-10, 06:49:19 PM
Osprey
No, I do not have a good photograph of osprey. I got so accustomed to seeing osprey nests on man-made platforms that I was genuinely surprised to find this nest in a tree! Somewhere in Northern California.
Gayle
No, I do not have a good photograph of osprey. I got so accustomed to seeing osprey nests on man-made platforms that I was genuinely surprised to find this nest in a tree! Somewhere in Northern California.
Gayle
Title: Re: The ABCs of Birds - O -
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 29-Nov-10, 07:41:15 PM
...and an I can haz cheezburger perfect for today :D
...though I'm not sure what kind of owl it is...
Ei
...though I'm not sure what kind of owl it is...
Ei
Title: Re: The ABCs of Birds - O -
Post by: Donna on 29-Nov-10, 07:59:21 PM
O is for: My One and Only:
Sorry, he's involved, he has to be.
Sorry, he's involved, he has to be.
Title: Re: The ABCs of Birds - O -
Post by: Bird Crazy on 29-Nov-10, 09:30:30 PM
...and an I can haz cheezburger perfect for today :D
...though I'm not sure what kind of owl it is...
Ei
saw whet owl <<<<< might be spelled wrong but that is what my avatar is....though I'm not sure what kind of owl it is...
Ei
no pictures but I remember the first time I saw a great horned owl out in the wild good thing no one else was on the road cause I slammed on the brakes and went OMG! one of the biggest birds I have ever seen that close up except for my TV's
Title: Re: The ABCs of Birds - O -
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 30-Nov-10, 06:42:01 AM
...and an I can haz cheezburger perfect for today :D
...though I'm not sure what kind of owl it is...
Ei
saw whet owl <<<<< might be spelled wrong but that is what my avatar is....though I'm not sure what kind of owl it is...
Ei
no pictures but I remember the first time I saw a great horned owl out in the wild good thing no one else was on the road cause I slammed on the brakes and went OMG! one of the biggest birds I have ever seen that close up except for my TV's
Does look like a saw whet-thanks!
I had a GHO fly in front of my car on the way to work at 0:dark:30 once...scared the bejeebers out of me! HUGE!
Ei
Title: Re: The ABCs of Birds - O -
Post by: anneintoronto on 30-Nov-10, 07:43:47 AM
Oriental Honey-buzzard
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oriental_Honey_Buzzard (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oriental_Honey_Buzzard)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oriental_Honey_Buzzard (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oriental_Honey_Buzzard)
Wow, Annette -- I've never heard of this buzzard! And a handsome bird it is, too!
Thanks for the education!
Anne in Toronto
Title: Re: The ABCs of Birds - O -
Post by: anneintoronto on 30-Nov-10, 07:45:58 AM
O is for: My One and Only:
Sorry, he's involved, he has to be.
Sorry, he's involved, he has to be.
Don't be sorry, Donna! He sure does have to be!!
Anne in Toronto
Title: Re: The ABCs of Birds - O -
Post by: anneintoronto on 30-Nov-10, 07:49:43 AM
...and an I can haz cheezburger perfect for today :D
...though I'm not sure what kind of owl it is...
Ei
saw whet owl <<<<< might be spelled wrong but that is what my avatar is....though I'm not sure what kind of owl it is...
Ei
no pictures but I remember the first time I saw a great horned owl out in the wild good thing no one else was on the road cause I slammed on the brakes and went OMG! one of the biggest birds I have ever seen that close up except for my TV's
Anne in Toronto
Title: Re: The ABCs of Birds - O -
Post by: anneintoronto on 30-Nov-10, 07:53:39 AM
O is for Spotted Eagle Owl
The Spotted Eagle-owl (Bubo africanus) is a medium-sized species of owl, one of the smallest of the Eagle owls. Its height is forty-five cm (18 inch) and its weight is from 480 to 850g (1 to 1.8 pounds). It has a 33cm (13 in) wingspan. The facial disk is off white to pale ochre and the eyes are yellow. It has prominent ear tufts, and the upper body is dusky brown, the lower parts off-white with brown bars. (Wikipedia)
This is Teeny from the Pot Plant Owl in Johannesburg, SA. Teeny was very ill and spent a few days in rehab, but is doing very well now. All 3 young owls fledged successfully.
I discovered the three Spotted Eagle Owl fledglings just days before they launched into their new world. I was really lucky!! What an amazing trio, but Teeny captured my heart forever!!!The Spotted Eagle-owl (Bubo africanus) is a medium-sized species of owl, one of the smallest of the Eagle owls. Its height is forty-five cm (18 inch) and its weight is from 480 to 850g (1 to 1.8 pounds). It has a 33cm (13 in) wingspan. The facial disk is off white to pale ochre and the eyes are yellow. It has prominent ear tufts, and the upper body is dusky brown, the lower parts off-white with brown bars. (Wikipedia)
This is Teeny from the Pot Plant Owl in Johannesburg, SA. Teeny was very ill and spent a few days in rehab, but is doing very well now. All 3 young owls fledged successfully.
Anne in Toronto
Title: Re: The ABCs of Birds - O -
Post by: anneintoronto on 30-Nov-10, 07:56:33 AM
I got here EARLIER! So picking Osprey! We are in Florida and saw about 8 of them yesterday, hope to get some better pictures. But til then this is one with bad lighting we got yesterday.
It is very visible, I can see what it looks like and what a grand bird! And you saw 8 of them? Wow!!!
Thanks for letting us see it, too!
Anne in Toronto
Title: Re: The ABCs of Birds - O -
Post by: anneintoronto on 30-Nov-10, 08:02:53 AM
Osprey
No, I do not have a good photograph of osprey. I got so accustomed to seeing osprey nests on man-made platforms that I was genuinely surprised to find this nest in a tree! Somewhere in Northern California.
Gayle
I've only seen photos of them on platforms! Thanks, Gayle, for reminding us that Nature often surprises us with alternatives, just when we don't expect it!!No, I do not have a good photograph of osprey. I got so accustomed to seeing osprey nests on man-made platforms that I was genuinely surprised to find this nest in a tree! Somewhere in Northern California.
Gayle
Anne in Toronto
Title: Re: The ABCs of Birds - O -
Post by: Aafke on 30-Nov-10, 04:12:06 PM
For me the O is also for Oystercatcher
It's one of my favourite birds, really. He belongs in my top 10.
He looks so nice with his long orange bill and in Spring it is very nice to see little groups of birds together and moving in a fun way.
I have a short movie:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPLo5XlfYeY
greetings Aafke
It's one of my favourite birds, really. He belongs in my top 10.
He looks so nice with his long orange bill and in Spring it is very nice to see little groups of birds together and moving in a fun way.
I have a short movie:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPLo5XlfYeY
greetings Aafke
Title: Re: The ABCs of Birds - O -
Post by: Bobbie Ireland on 04-Dec-10, 06:09:14 AM
I missed most of the Alphabet Game... can I still play? Ok, I will...
O is for Ring Ouzel.(Now there's one!)
Found on rocky slopes, it blends right in with the habitat - thus I only know two people who say they have seen one. I don't think there is any such thing. The RSPB, however, begs to differ. Here's the link... it does not mention Ireland but they do occur in the Wicklow Mountains. I remain to be convinced... in spite of tramping about in the pouring rain and being promised one. They lied.
http://www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/birdguide/name/r/ringouzel/index.aspx
BirdWatch Ireland also believes in the Ring Ouzel.
http://www.birdwatchireland.ie/IrelandsBirds/Thrushes/RingOuzel/tabid/1138/Default.aspx
O is for Ring Ouzel.(Now there's one!)
Found on rocky slopes, it blends right in with the habitat - thus I only know two people who say they have seen one. I don't think there is any such thing. The RSPB, however, begs to differ. Here's the link... it does not mention Ireland but they do occur in the Wicklow Mountains. I remain to be convinced... in spite of tramping about in the pouring rain and being promised one. They lied.
http://www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/birdguide/name/r/ringouzel/index.aspx
BirdWatch Ireland also believes in the Ring Ouzel.
http://www.birdwatchireland.ie/IrelandsBirds/Thrushes/RingOuzel/tabid/1138/Default.aspx
Title: Re: The ABCs of Birds - O -
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 04-Dec-10, 10:05:48 AM
I missed most of the Alphabet Game... can I still play? Ok, I will...
Of course you can still play! Late entries are still welcome! Ei
Title: Re: The ABCs of Birds - O -
Post by: dale on 04-Dec-10, 02:00:09 PM
what's great about these threads is that we can KEEP adding to them, whenever any one of us makes a great ornithological discovery (including the kind of discovery we make when we clean out some old folders on the computer)!
Title: Re: The ABCs of Birds - O -
Post by: Patti from Kentucky on 04-Dec-10, 04:33:19 PM
I missed most of the Alphabet Game... can I still play? Ok, I will...
I'm glad you didn't wait for an answer! You have quite a bit of catching up to do...