I got a late start, so I wasn't able to do much owling. It was very cold and windy, and I wasn't able to call in any owls. (I had count week CW on Eastern Screech-owl).
Despite the cold, it turned out to be a very good day! (Most of the birding was done from the warm vehicle :-)
Here are some photo highlights from the day:
The first Red-headed Woodpecker of the day. We saw 20 more before the end of the day!A little side-note: Most of the Red-headed Woodpeckers that we got I called in by making a sound that they can't seem to resist. You can make this sound by making a fist and blowing into it like playing a trumpet - make sure your lips are closed. If done right, they will respond within seconds.
One of the Rusty Blackbirds
Leucistic or piebald Northern Cardinal. Isn't this a cool looking bird?!
WOW, how lucky to see all those Redheaded Woodies. They are one of my favorites. Thats one cool looking cardinal.
ReplyDeleteThat's once crazy-looking Cardinal! Great sighting!
ReplyDeleteThat poor little cardinal!
ReplyDeleteI've never seen a leucistic bird. Would love to one of these days. Very cool!! ....and wow! Over 20 Red-heads!
ReplyDeleteI have only ever seen a woodpecker around here twice in 28 years. I'll be back to see more later.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos donald.
ReplyDeleteGreat looking birds. Excellent captures.
ReplyDeleteGreat blog, very interesting!
ReplyDeleteI had never see a leucistic cardinal before!