Perch
1.A thing on which a bird alights or roosts, typically a branch or a horizontal rod or bar in a birdcage.
I thought these were beautiful shots from my outing at the Tucson Botanical Gardens. All of these shots were taken on their grounds during a recent visit. My focus today is on 3 truly beautiful birds that can be seen during our warm summers. The Northern Cardinal, the Brown Crested Flycatcher(brown and yellow coloring), and what appears to be a Male Juvenile Anna's Hummingbird. Note the patches of color beginning to patch around the throat and the white eyebrow.
The real treat of course is capturing the Brown Crested Flycatcher. They are migratory birds here and will hang around until the heat disappears and then they head back down to Mexico for the winter.
And during this time of year, the Juvenile hummingbirds are out and about. If you visit the gardens, keep your eyes not only on the plants but the wildlife associated with them. It's always a real treat to see wildlife come and visit something you helped create. Hope you enjoy this series of pics and more tomorrow.....
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No wonder I've never seen the flycatcher as I'm rarely around when it's hot. But Cardinals hang out in Yarnell all year. Nice shots of the perches.
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Lovely perch bird collection. The Brown Crested Flycatcher is cool and I always love the hummers. The first Cardinal shot is great, great captures. Have a wonderful weekend, Chris.
ReplyDeleteLove the Flycatcher! We get two over here as summer visitors - Spotted and Pied. Beautiful birds and its interesting to compare them with yours! Have a great weekend!
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xoxo, Juliana
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Wonderful bird shots! The one on top is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteEach and every one is beautiful, indeed!
ReplyDeleteIn the almost 40 years I lived in Arizona I never saw a cardinal. Of course, here in Texas they are one of our most prolific of the bird species. They're in the woods, they're around backyard feeders, they're everywhere. And you couldn't be surrounded with a more beautiful bird, although they do tend to be bullies! Feed 'em and they'll come!
ReplyDeleteWe loved our visit to the Tucson gardens. I almost think the wildlife stole the show there over the gardens.
ReplyDeleteSuch a diversity of birds!
ReplyDeleteVery nice shots Chris....i like that red one very much.
ReplyDeletegreetings, Joop
we see great-crested flycatchers here on occasion. i like the background bokeh on your hummingbird shots. :)
ReplyDeleteNice perchin'! Seeing these birds pause and take a break is a lovely thing : )
ReplyDeleteEverytime I see your bird shots Chris I think how much I want to just sit somewhere and patiently wait quietly to see what I can spot..now I have to just DO it!! Another wonderful series here.
ReplyDeleteGreat bird photos, the crested fly-catcher is one I haven't seen here.
ReplyDeleteThe color in the first cardinal photo is stunning!
I really like your top carinal picture, nicely combination of the bird and the branches
ReplyDeleteI love all of the bird pictures but I am partial to cardinals. They delight us here in Illinois by spending all year with us.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh how lovely they all all.
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Great post, Chris. Love to watch the 'perching' birds.... Our Mourning Doves (2 of them) love to 'perch' on the Plate Feeder and take up all of the room!!!!!! Guess they are there to keep all of the other birds off!!!! ha
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Betsy
How lucky you must have felt to get the shots of the flycatcher. He is adorable! Hope to see some as they migrate through Texas on their way to Mexico...
ReplyDeleteGREAT perch-ers chris!!!
ReplyDeletei LOVE the seond to last...it looks like he's sticking his neck out!!
I cannot see enough photos of cardinals...but...what kind of strange bird leaves the desert when it cools off? Ha!
ReplyDeleteI have the answer to Tracy's question...Snowbirds...no wait, they come when it cools off. Sorry. :) I love all your bird shots and I wish I didn't need to use a tripod to get shots this clear. Enjoy your youth!
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