thanks Lou

Bet you're glad to get away from our windy white outs and cold weather for a while

WOW !!

maybe he sang at the world series?

stay warm...feel better
Ruth

Happy New Year one and all.

Merry Christmas everyone

Did anyone mention the Vireo yet?  There are several types of these birds.

reminds me of an indian head dress

the UGLY DUCKLING -a fairy tale by Danish poet Hans Christian Anderson first published in 1843

R is for Ruddy Duck.  I like the male in summer plummage with his Blue bill and the fan tail that sticks up.    (no, I haven't taken time to figure out how to post pics yet)

thanks, they are good looking

P- PINTAIL   Northern Pintail duck...Easy to ID cause of the long pointed tail.
Maybe someone can post a pic for me

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.

Nene goose...When in Hawaii I remember the tour bus driver made a special stop so we could see them, yes, in a parking lot.  I also have a old faded Tshirt with picture of one.