Tracking MAK

[MAK]

Day 12 in Paradise is chase day as I chased a Red-headed Woodpecker in the woods for some pics of this beauty. I then spent half hour chasing a hawk around the country side and was rewarded when it came to rest on a utility pole somewhat close to me. The Egyptian Geese gave me an opportunity to share space with them again. Some surprises are also in todays photo album including pics of my sis and bro-in-law! Just one video today as they take so long to upload.

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[Patti from Kentucky]

Hey MAK, I think the birds in your album you needed to ID may be meadowlarks.  Check out a field guide if you've got one, especially the non-breeding plumage, and see if you agree.  As always, thanks for sharing your adventures.

[Bobbie Ireland]

Hey MAK, I think the birds in your album you needed to ID may be meadowlarks.  Check out a field guide if you've got one, especially the non-breeding plumage, and see if you agree.  As always, thanks for sharing your adventures.

I'm with you, Patti - Meadowlarks they are, MAK. Neat birds.

[MAK]

Thanks Patty and Bobbie! I have no field guide with me so your help in identifying is much appreciated. 

[Donna]

Ding ding, put your seatbelt on! 

[Bobbie Ireland]

Thanks Patty and Bobbie! I have no field guide with me so your help in identifying is much appreciated. 

De nada.

[MAK]

Ding ding, put your seatbelt on! 

   I don't wear it on the dirt roads cuz I have to be able to get out of the jeep fast for photo ops! Leave it to you to bring the dinging to everyones' attention!!! 

[MAK]

Day 13 in Paradise features Turkey Vultures! After getting more close up pics of the Red-shouldered Hawk I came across a bunch of vultures perched in a couple trees just around the bend from the hawk. And the RSH flew in and joined them in the tree! I'll tell ya what-there is just no shortage of neat nature stuff around here to enjoy! And as requested by my Canadian friend Patty Gale I included a pic of me kissing Ginger my sisters' horse. One surprise for me was in the pond up by the main road where the African Geese reside where I spotted a Great Blue Heron! I especially like the pics of this pond this morning as the reflections are crystal clear!

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[Carol P.]

That Red Shouldered Hawk is a gorgeous bird MAK.  I've never seen one before.

[Kris G.]

Beautiful pics! I also have never seen a Red-shouldered Hawk-beautiful bird!  Love the juvie TV's-have never seen those before either!  for sharing your nature adventures with us, MAK!

[Donna]

Me either but then, it's me! Great pics!!! 

[margaret]

Love the pics of the TVs in the trees, and the nuthatch, and the little hawks, and the BLUEBIRDS!   
You are having a great time! 

[MAK]

  There are more pics of this same Red-shouldered Hawk in the Day 5 album. It likes to hunt off the same wire. 50% of the time when I go thru it's there and it lets me park practically right below it! Gorgeous hawk for sure. It's easy to have beautiful pics when you have such beautiful subjects!    And I am sooo having a great time! 

[MAK]

Day 14 in Paradise marks my half way point here with my sis. It's the weekend and family time so no trip to McDonalds to upload a video. Just pics as I did take a quick ride around this morning. Critters of all kinds are at a premium in this gorgeous part of the country. So I will let every picture tell it's story! Enjoy!!

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[Donna]

Impressive male and female Red-headed WP MAK! The male is brilliant in color. Good day again, thanks!