Tag: Bird of the Day – BOTD – Granny Shot It

Nov. 10 – BOTD – Meadowlark

In the crossover states, it is almost impossible to 100% identify which bird you are looking at unless you can get a photo or you are an expert.

Nov. 3 – BOTD – Red-Headed Woodpecker

We had a Red-Headed Woodpecker living in a tree at the end of our street for 3 years.

Oct 19 – BOTD – Great Horned Owl

Papa Owl was just above sitting on a branch with eyes wide open.

Oct 16 – BOTD – Northern Flicker

Here is my entry for Granny Shot It’s  Bird of the Day (BOTD) challenge. This was day 9 of our vacation and it was our birding day. We saw a lot of birds while on our trip to Yellowstone & Grand Tetons, but none of… Continue Reading “Oct 16 – BOTD – Northern Flicker”

Oct 13 – BOTD – Great Blue Heron w/Wood stork

It’s been a while since I featured a bird of the day. Here is my entry for Granny Shot It’s  Bird of the Day (BOTD) challenge. You are getting a two-fer today. In the foreground you are seeing the stealthy Great Blue Heron. In the… Continue Reading “Oct 13 – BOTD – Great Blue Heron w/Wood stork”

Mountain Bluebird on Fence

Here is my entry for Granny Shot It’s  Bird of the Day (BOTD) challenge. Entry also for Becky’s Life Of B “Are You Square” October challenge Lines/Squares. Mountain Bluebird sitting on the fence post off the Old Yellowstone Highway in Montana. It was really skittish… Continue Reading “Mountain Bluebird on Fence”

Sept 4 – BOTD – American Avocet

The American Avocet is a large wading bird measuring 16-20 inches with a 27-30 inch wingspan. As observed in this photo, they spend a great deal of time foraging in mud flats and shallow water for crustaceans and insects. Their population seems to be… Continue Reading “Sept 4 – BOTD – American Avocet”

Sept 3 – BOTD – Snowy Egret

Here is my entry for Granny Shot It’s  Bird of the Day (BOTD) challenge. The Snowy Egret is a smaller white egret compared to the Great Egret. It is distinct by its black legs & bright yellow feet. This egret moves with grace when stalking… Continue Reading “Sept 3 – BOTD – Snowy Egret”

August 31 – BOTD – Domestic Goose

Don’t they look cute?

August 30 – BOTD – Limpkin

The Limpkin is a perfect example of why the Endangered Species Act needs to stay strong.

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