jayne

Thank you so much!!

A yellow warbler is perched on mostly bare tree branches. There are a few yellow fall leaves on the tree which blend nicely with the warbler. The background is blue sky.

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#PrimaryColours
#Songbirds

I got a twofer today on @alan678.bsky.social's themes for the day with this Yellow Warbler. #AnahuacNWR, December 2025.
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Ha! I almost posted a Black Vultures photo today. Great minds think alike!

I drink an entire pot of coffee virtually every day. Is that not normal? 😉

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I love those guys. They are so elegant.

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A young white ibis is perched near the ground on a tangle of branches. This ibis still has its juvenile plumage of a textured brown and white and a light pink bill that will eventually turn bright pinkish red.

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#BestoftheMonth

Happy #FeatheredFriday!! Of the photos that I haven't already posted, this is probably one of my favorites. This juvenile White Ibis was just so handsome! #BrazosBendSP (TX)
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Thanks, Alan!

A roadrunner is standing on a paved road next to a grassy area. It is looking to its left so that its face is in profile and the eye is visible. The bird's head, back and tail are dark with white streaking and just a bit of white belly showing. He/she does not look to be in a hurry. The background is blurred and foggy as it was very foggy that day.

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#NoBranch

A Roadrunner walking along the road in the fog at Falcon State Park (TX) in December 2025.
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True dat!

Thanks, Rob!!

A warbler is perched on a large eroded stone and is partially shaded. The back and tail appear somewhat dark in the shadows, but the bird's round lemon-yellow belly is visible as is its rust-colored cap. There are also rust-colored streaks on its chest. The background is blurred foliage.

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#Borb

This Palm Warbler from last month at #AnahuacNWR is the most borb-ish I have to offer from my recent photos. It's not as round as @jon5cents.bsky.social's great offerings, but it will have to do!
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#SOTW I'm with @birdfan.bsky.social!

Ha!

A thrasher is perched on the end of an iron rod that has a water drip attached to it. There are a couple of drops visible coming from the end of the drip. The bird is facing the camera with a fierce look on its face. It has a mostly brown head, back and tail. Its chest and belly are white/buff with thick dark brown streaks covering it.

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#PowerPose

This Long-billed Thrasher was just daring anyone to try and take its spot on the water drip! Laguna Atascosa NWR (TX), December 2025.
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Thanks so much!!

A red-tailed hawk is perched among a tangle of bare branches against a backdrop of blue sky, looking to its right. Its feathers are slightly ruffled.

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#RuffledFeathers

I had to go back to the archives for this one. Red-tailed Hawk, #AnahuacNWR, February 2025.
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They can be really hard to see! (And thanks!!)

Thanks, P!!

Thank you kindly!!

Ha! Thanks!

Thank you, Jean. Our weird weather doesn't feel like summer today so I'm pretty happy!

The bittern is now well camouflaged in a scene of buff and tan and gold and brown.

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#BirdsinTheirElement

A story in 4 parts

Part 4
As I rounded the corner of the trail, I looked back. With foliage instead of sky and pond behind it, the American Bittern was finally well camouflaged. The End #BrazosBendSP, February 2025

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The bird has now retracted its neck and is much lower to the ground among the reeds and grasses. It is much better camouflaged now, but still sticks out a bit against a background of blue pond water.

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#BirdsinTheirElement

A story in 4 parts.

Part 3
"Dude. She is still staring at me. Maybe if I hunker down, she won't be able to see me. Phew! She's moving on."

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The same bird has now turned its head to the left.

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#BirdsinTheirElement

A story in 4 parts.

Part 2
"She's still looking at me. Maybe if I turn my head the other way, I'll blend in better."

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An American Bittern, a medium-sized heron, stands among the reeds and grasses on a pond trying to blend in. The long neck is fully extended and the brown streaking on its neck helps it to blend in. The problem is that the bird is much taller than the surrounding grass so it really stands out. Its head is turned to its right.

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#BirdsinTheirElement

A story in 4 parts.

Part 1
"Yikes! There's a lady over there looking at me. Maybe if I stand perfectly still with my head straight up, I'll blend in with the reeds."

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Stay safe and warm!

I was thrilled to cast a vote for you yesterday!! Kind, thoughtful, smart and the Chronicle liked your experience too. It's fun to vote for the good guys.