Winged Wednesday 4/15/2020

[Eric Gofreed]

The Black-throated sparrow is also known as the desert sparrow. This sparrow's habitat is the arid desert hillsides and scrub of the Southwestern United States and Mexico. It is a most handsome small sparrow.

 

[Terry Farrow]

The Black-throated sparrow is also known as the desert sparrow. This sparrow's habitat is the arid desert hillsides and scrub of the Southwestern United States and Mexico. It is a most handsome small sparrow.
View attachment 27131

View attachment 27132

And very handsome it is too Eric. Beautiful images.

 

[Terry Farrow]

Spotted this little guy which I believe is a Global Skimmer in the dunes yesterday. Must be returning north, hope he has more luck than us.

 

[AlanLichty]

I have a departure from my usual gull shot today from a drive through the Lewis and Clark Wildlife Refuge along the north shore of the Columbia River near Cathlamet, Washington. I believe these are American Wigeons.

 

[Douglas Sherman]

I have a departure from my usual gull shot today from a drive through the Lewis and Clark Wildlife Refuge along the north shore of the Columbia River near Cathlamet, Washington. I believe these are American Wigeons.

View attachment 27138

I believe you are right!

 

[Douglas Sherman]

Its about time for these beautiful Lazuli Buntings to be passing through here on their spring migration. I usually get them in my yard.

 

[Amy Nelson]

I have a departure from my usual gull shot today from a drive through the Lewis and Clark Wildlife Refuge along the north shore of the Columbia River near Cathlamet, Washington. I believe these are American Wigeons.

View attachment 27138

What a great image Alan! Feels like your standing right there watching them....it has wonderful 3 dimensional aspect to it.

 

[Douglas Sherman]

The Black-throated sparrow is also known as the desert sparrow. This sparrow's habitat is the arid desert hillsides and scrub of the Southwestern United States and Mexico. It is a most handsome small sparrow.
View attachment 27131

View attachment 27132

Nice, Eric. I love that second one.

 

[Ben Egbert]

What a great collection of images here by everyone, and thanks you very much for starting this Eric.

Here is a mallard Drake coming in for a landing.

 

[Terry Farrow]

Its about time for these beautiful Lazuli Buntings to be passing through here on their spring migration. I usually get them in my yard.

View attachment 27141

A beautiful bird Doug, nicely captured.

 

[Eric Gofreed]

View attachment 27136 Spotted this little guy which I believe is a Global Skimmer in the dunes yesterday. Must be returning north, hope he has more luck than us.

beautiful photo, Terry

 

[Eric Gofreed]

I have a departure from my usual gull shot today from a drive through the Lewis and Clark Wildlife Refuge along the north shore of the Columbia River near Cathlamet, Washington. I believe these are American Wigeons.

View attachment 27138

nice to see these American Wigeons, Alan. Excellent work!

 

[Eric Gofreed]

Its about time for these beautiful Lazuli Buntings to be passing through here on their spring migration. I usually get them in my yard.

View attachment 27141

love the bird and the red yucca. I went to Sycamore Canyon Yesterday. Gorgeous flowers... what are the purple ones? I need to get there earlier. BTW... I have a hooded and Scott's oriole coming to the feeders.

 

[Terry Farrow]

beautiful photo, Terry

Thanks for that Eric.

 

[Terry Farrow]

What a great collection of images here by everyone, and thanks you very much for starting this Eric.

Here is a mallard Drake coming in for a landing.
View attachment 27144

Nicely captured Ben.

 

[Jameel Hyder]

Two can do a one leg stand.

 

[ckcarr]

Frustrated IRS Agent... His feeding time has been delayed...

 

[Jim Sanderson]

From a bird sanctuary in South Africa near Storm River.

 

[Darcy Grizzle]

Went to my mom's today to fix her dryer, and her backyard is so incredible in the spring.

 

[Eric Gofreed]

What a great collection of images here by everyone, and thanks you very much for starting this Eric.

Here is a mallard Drake coming in for a landing.
View attachment 27144

Great shot of the green-head, Ben