This little chap is named Geodad--so named because he is one of four prothonotary warblers that were netted and banded last year with geo-locator software to track their migratory patterns . Out of the four original experiments, Geodad was the only one to return to the swamp after 300+ days. He was recaptured and the software removed for analyzing. We are all excitedly awaiting the results of his adventure. Here is the Facebook page to the Louisiana Bird Observatory who led the experiment if you're interested.
Sorry for the deluge of photos; I don't normally post this many, but I couldn't leave some of these on the cutting room floor. :) Nesting Station 11 (below) is the closest one to the barred owls' nest. If these two love birds choose this nest we will be doubly blessed!
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| Geodad scouting the location. |
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| Okay, it's pre-fab but seems solidly constructed. Lovely interior. I think she'll like it! |
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| Darling!!!! I've found our new abode! The view is fantastic! |
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| Waiting.... |
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| Come in, my love! It's perfect for us!! |
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| Well....I'm not sure about this one Geo. |
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| It could be a little more plush on the inside. Try again!! |
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| Geodad returns later. What's wrong with it? I think it's beautiful. |
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| Location location location!! You're hard to please, woman! |
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| Oh, all right. I'll give it another chance. |
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| Let me just grab a quick bath! |
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| Hold your horses! Give me a chance to dry off. I don't want to get the new floors wet. |
Wildbird Wednesday
I'd Rather B Birdin'
48 comments:
Gorgeous birds! Love the dialogue!
Beautiful Gail!!!
Bud and I saw the male of this bird just this last week. They're so pretty. And I learned their name is from the clerks/judges of the catholic church...who in history, wore yellow robes.
What beautiful birds!! You truly live in a bird-lover's paradise :)
Such little beauties! This color! :) Gorgeous photos!
You go, Geodad!
seriously cool pictures!!
I haven't read posts most of the week. Still in the Pontatrain Hotel (know it's spelled wrong - typing in the dark) but getting ready to head for home!! Have had a wonderful time here in NO!! Love the street cars and the food.
But one of the birds seemed to be band. And was this bird box made to be a bird box. It appears to be trash sitting on a barrel with a very nice size hole.
OK- I reread your first paragraph - these are nesting stations!! Explains all my questions!
OK- I reread your first paragraph - these are nesting stations!! Explains all my questions!
gorgeous birdies. love that color. ( :
Mind blowing captures and I like the story. :)
Beautiful yellow! Great shots of these guys! The house looks like a fool storage container.
So glad you posted all of then ~ loved it !!!
LOL! Such beautiful lovers.
Great captures of these beautiful little birds. Love the commentary.
Had me smiling all the way through.
What a cute series about this househunting couple!
Absolutely amazing, my friend! I just love the third picture of him peeking his head out the hole and then the one of him bathing in the water is incredible!
These would definitely be among my favorites from you :) Hugs and blessings!
gosh, they're beauties! prefab made me LOL! i hope they'll settle in, though.
Yep... Your post has me smiling at my computer once again my friend. I LOVE these shots.
Hugs~
This was the absolute cutest post ever! Has me smiling from ear to ear! Did you make that little house out of a plastic leftover container I'm wondering?
I'm smiling. I love this series of photos and comments. i do hope they set up a home there.
Wonderful photos! The colour is so pretty.
What a great series of shots! :)
Precious birds! I'm so glad you posted all the pics!
HI Gail This is a wonderful series of shots of this beautiful little birds. Have a great weekend.
What gorgeous birds and great shots ! Have a happy weekend :)
What gorgeous birds and great shots ! Have a happy weekend :)
Can you ever post too many pictures? No apology necessary! Thanks, Gail, this made my day! Do tell us more about Geodad once his adventures have be analyzed!
Well that's just fascinating about Geodad!
Wonderful captures and a funny conversation, Gail. It's also a very interesting post. The nesting stations and the tracking, the date obtained must be impressive!
Such sweet little things to have such a long name. Glad you showed all of their antics.
Your captions just crack me up! I am laughing. Love the shots and learning about a new bird.
i really enjoyed this....beautiful birdies, sweet couple!!
They are beautiful warblers, Lovely captures and series of photos. Happy weekend!
What a beautiful bird. I loved the whole series, and the running dialogue was a hoot. If bird houses can be made from plastic food containers, I could start an apartment complex. :)
What a cute post! And love the pictures, of course, of these beautiful little birds.
Oh Gail! That was so fun. I loved it!!! Not too many photos at all. It told a great LOVE story. lol
Have a fun weekend cleaning, I guess. Dang! Love ya!
Amazing....I had to look at them twice!
Oh how cute- I hope they stay!
So darn cute. The whole post. Did I mention before that you definitely have got your photo (and caption) mojo back? (Not that I ever noticed there was a problem, but you seemed to.) Your posts are just so pretty and so much fun.
So darn cute. The whole post. Did I mention before that you definitely have got your photo (and caption) mojo back? (Not that I ever noticed there was a problem, but you seemed to.) Your posts are just so pretty and so much fun.
Great looking birds - I whorl with a group that puts the geolocators on waders. Remarkable journeys.
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
I enjoyed the commentary as much as the beautiful photos!
I'm so in awe of the amazing color these love birds have!
How exciting to get so many wonderful photos of the warbler!
She might be thinking about house-warming.
Wonderful, wonderful. Like droplets of sunshine.
Delicious--both the photos and captions. Delightful photo story. The little male's seductive peeking out the entry was the perfect icing.
FABULOUS little bird; you were onto a winner Gail
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