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Monday, April 14, 2014

Goldie

Sorry if you are sick of seeing the prothonotary warbler, but it's a bird that was on my wish list for over a year. This is the female, Goldie, after she'd been shown the same house (nesting station) twice by her mate. She decided she'd had enough of house hunting for the afternoon and took a break by getting a bite to eat and tending to her personal needs. Perhaps preparing for a clutch? We hope!
Antenna of crane fly protruding from her beak.






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41 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 14, 2014 at 5:17 AM

    You have such a good eye. Love your photos.

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  2. Hootin AnniApril 14, 2014 at 6:01 AM

    Wonderful!!! I especially like her preening after a delicious meal.

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  3. Bas.April 14, 2014 at 6:08 AM

    geweldig mooi,geen takken die in de weg zitten.echt heel mooi.

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  4. Author R. Mac WheelerApril 14, 2014 at 6:18 AM

    amazing photos

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  5. AnvilcloudApril 14, 2014 at 6:20 AM

    She's a gem and deserves to be shown off. Fine pics.

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  6. RoanApril 14, 2014 at 6:41 AM

    No way would I ever be tired of seeing this bird. Beautiful!

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  7. maryaustriaApril 14, 2014 at 7:55 AM

    What a little beauty! Such lovely colors! Gorgeous photos!

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  8. IrmaApril 14, 2014 at 8:03 AM

    Beautiful pictures of this beautiful bird.
    All very well photographed Gail.
    Greetings Irma

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  9. ShugApril 14, 2014 at 8:23 AM

    Such a beautiful colored bird.. I've never seen one around here! Love the yellow!!
    I'm guessing by seeing the weather reports, that there will be no outdoor photography going on today. Looks like you all are going to get plenty of rain.
    BTW...I always enjoy seeing ALL of your pics...no getting tired of them around here..
    have a blessed day sweet friend..
    shug

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  10. TexWisGirlApril 14, 2014 at 8:44 AM

    she's a beauty! not tired of them, at all! thanks for explaining the antennae.

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  11. AnonymousApril 14, 2014 at 9:01 AM

    Such beautiful shots.

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  12. KarenApril 14, 2014 at 9:46 AM

    Not tired of seeing this little beauty Gail. Fab shots!

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  13. Tina Fariss BarbourApril 14, 2014 at 9:50 AM

    She is a beauty! That gold color is gorgeous. You captured her so well.

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  14. UnknownApril 14, 2014 at 10:34 AM

    I would never get tired of seeing this beauty.. Really gorgeous shots my friend.

    Hugs~

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  15. renae April 14, 2014 at 10:41 AM

    These photos are amazing, Gail. I won't ever get tired of seeing this bird. I think it is so great how you 'birders' can see the same bird over and over. I would just say, hmmmm, look at that bird. It wouldn't occur to me to think it was the same bird. lol But I don't bird watch like you do and you don't shop for thrift like I do, but we are still girl friends none the less. Yay!!!

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  16. Joke (Joke's Camera)April 14, 2014 at 10:47 AM

    She is really gorgeous, Gail. Great pictures too. I can imagine that this bird was on your wish list. It's a beauty! Greetings from the Netherlands, Joke

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  17. Evelyn S.April 14, 2014 at 11:46 AM

    Gail...the detail in your bird photos is just out of this world! I love this beautiful warbler (won't attempt to spell the name without looking back at your post!)

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  18. DeniseinVAApril 14, 2014 at 11:55 AM

    Always delighted to see photos you take of these sweet little birds Gail :)

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  19. Inspired By JuneApril 14, 2014 at 12:21 PM

    I could never tire of your photos, Gail! Looking forward to watching this family expand!

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  20. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmApril 14, 2014 at 1:10 PM

    I could never get tired of seeing this bird! She's a beauty.

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  21. ElaApril 14, 2014 at 1:13 PM

    Your goldie is gorgeous !!!
    Greetings :)

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  22. BarbApril 14, 2014 at 1:34 PM

    Such extraordinary photos of a lovely lady! Thanks - I can use a little yellow in my life!

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  23. renae April 14, 2014 at 1:50 PM

    Oh it is so fun to hear you are preparing for Think Pink! Yay! I so appreciate your support and awesome friendship.

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  24. SuzanApril 14, 2014 at 1:56 PM

    Such a lovely Goldie!

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  25. MelissaApril 14, 2014 at 4:26 PM

    Oh I love that bottom photo where she's preening her feathers! And I think it's funny that it took so long to swallow the fly. Those were long antenna!

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  26. DebbieApril 14, 2014 at 4:51 PM

    she's a beauty, you got some really great shots of her. i actually enjoy seeing lot's of pictures of the same bird. each image shows off something special and different. she is a gorgeous shade of yellow!!

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  27. barbara l. haleApril 14, 2014 at 4:57 PM

    Awwwww! She's beautiful. How could anyone tire of looking at her??

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  28. eileeninmdApril 14, 2014 at 5:25 PM

    Beautiful shots of the warbler, they are so bright and pretty.

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  29. AnonymousApril 14, 2014 at 6:08 PM

    I never tire of seeing your photos of this beautiful little bird.

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  30. HilaryApril 14, 2014 at 7:02 PM

    I have no problem indulging your fascination and love for this little beautie. Not when you share such amazing photos of her.

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  31. Brian KingApril 14, 2014 at 7:05 PM

    Beautiful detail!

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  32. Ruth HiebertApril 14, 2014 at 7:24 PM

    Bring on the pictures. I don't see that bird over here.The detail is amazing.

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  33. KathyApril 14, 2014 at 10:38 PM

    Girl, you've outdone yourself again!

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  34. Spare Parts and PicsApril 14, 2014 at 10:50 PM

    Beautiful shots, Gail!!

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  35. Wally JonesApril 15, 2014 at 12:14 PM

    Who could ever get sick of seeing such beauty?

    I'm still jealous, though. :)

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  36. Linda at To Behold The BeautyApril 15, 2014 at 3:01 PM

    She's a beauty, and your photos are exquisite. Hope she enjoyed her meal. Not exactly pizza, but to each his own. :)

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  37. LCApril 15, 2014 at 8:48 PM

    In addition to your striking photos, your identifying your subjects, and even their choices of tasty insects, is what gives me birding, flower, and swamp nature hike experiences.

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  38. Carole M.April 16, 2014 at 2:18 AM

    well it's a real treat for me to see a bird with yellow on it; I think they're fabulous; great photos!

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  39. Sallie (FullTime-Life)April 16, 2014 at 2:14 PM

    Oh I hope she nests!! Beautiful.

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  40. AnonymousApril 20, 2014 at 12:42 PM

    She's cute. Love the coloring.

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  41. HelmaApril 21, 2014 at 1:58 PM

    I repeat myself but this bird is actually photographed to perfection!.

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