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Monday, June 2, 2014

So Juvenile

Happy Monday everyone! Hope you all had a great weekend. I'm a bit behind on blogging, but I am determined to see what you've been up to!

Took these photos the last week of April on two different days.
Painted bunting, immature male

Indigo bunting, immature male

Blue grosbeak, juvie male

Blue grosbeak, young male

Another immature indigo bunting, male

36 comments:

  1. AndyJune 2, 2014 at 5:13 AM

    Wow! Great bird photography!

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  2. Optimistic ExistentialistJune 2, 2014 at 6:01 AM

    Gail these are fantastic captures. I love how abundant the Indigo Buntings are there in your area! I rarely see them up here :)

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  3. Carole M.June 2, 2014 at 6:17 AM

    they are just SUPER Gail

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  4. AnvilcloudJune 2, 2014 at 6:20 AM

    April: southern babies are born earlier than northern babies. :)

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  5. eileeninmdJune 2, 2014 at 6:26 AM

    Gail, these are pretty shots of the juveniles! I love the Blue Grosbeaks! Happy June!

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  6. Author R. Mac WheelerJune 2, 2014 at 7:12 AM

    I want to know why these guys don't visit Florida. Ack.

    Just not fair.

    The Canon is in. I'm playing.

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  7. Hootin AnniJune 2, 2014 at 7:23 AM

    Excellenté dear one!! Excellenté.


    Hope you had a great weekend with your company.

    Hootin' Anni
    and
    Anni @ I'd Rather B Birdin'

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  8. TexWisGirlJune 2, 2014 at 9:13 AM

    gosh, you did great in finding these 3 types of handsome fellows just getting through puberty!

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  9. KarenJune 2, 2014 at 9:37 AM

    Such sweet youngsters. Gorgeous photography Gail!

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  10. hootnonnyJune 2, 2014 at 10:10 AM

    Fantastic shots! When's the bird book coming out?

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  11. IrmaJune 2, 2014 at 10:19 AM

    These are really great pictures, Gail.
    Always nice to see young birds.
    Greeting Irma

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  12. Bas.June 2, 2014 at 12:24 PM

    geweldig wat zijn ze mooi je raakt niet uitgekeken.

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  13. Bas.June 2, 2014 at 12:24 PM

    geweldig wat zijn ze mooi je raakt niet uitgekeken.

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  14. FABJune 2, 2014 at 12:32 PM

    Super shots of the juveniles.

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  15. Inspired By JuneJune 2, 2014 at 12:58 PM

    Those indigos have a very unique beak, don't they. The top is narrow, with the bottom nearly 3x as wide. I haven't noticed that characteristic on any other birds. It must be due to their specific diet. Great shots of these "teenagers", Gail!

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  16. PantherkaJune 2, 2014 at 1:01 PM

    Beautiful photos, such beautiful birds I see at least in your blog.
    Greetings.

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  17. AnonymousJune 2, 2014 at 2:44 PM

    Lovely details, Gail. I especially like the camouflage colour of the painted bunting, he is my favourite. :)

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  18. Coloring Outside the LinesJune 2, 2014 at 3:05 PM

    I would love to see these in person- the colors are so vibrant! Awesome captures!

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  19. Wally JonesJune 2, 2014 at 3:14 PM

    Outstanding!

    Ain't spring wonderful? This is a great series of baby portraits, Gail! Very nice work!

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  20. UnknownJune 2, 2014 at 3:37 PM

    Nice shots. I like how you got down low with the birds.

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  21. SuzanJune 2, 2014 at 3:46 PM

    Happy Monday to you too Gail!! Lovely birds!! Interesting colored feathers. You always amaze me in capturing such awesome photos!! I KNOW these birds don't stand around and "pose" for you!!

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  22. ElaJune 2, 2014 at 4:18 PM

    What beauties !
    Wonderful photos !

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  23. AnonymousJune 2, 2014 at 4:26 PM

    Looking at your photos makes me think I am in an excellent birding class.

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  24. DebbieJune 2, 2014 at 5:06 PM

    oh gail, what sweet little youngin's!! you take the most amazing images, but i know you work hard at it and are very dedicated.....and i can also feel your love for it!!

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  25. Brian KingJune 2, 2014 at 5:15 PM

    Beautiful and sharp!

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  26. RoanJune 2, 2014 at 5:51 PM

    The painted bunting is gorgeous and the others are on the verge of showing their lovely colors. Nice shots!

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  27. renae June 2, 2014 at 6:02 PM

    immature and juvenile? They both sound young or which is younger of the two? Pardon my bird knowledge ignorance. I just know you have fabulous photography skills. :)

    Ya, shaving was the wrong thing to do. I should have literally pulled it all out while I could get a hold of it. Major frustration going on over here at my house. However, later in the week I get to attend a free make up class for breast cancer gals and I get to have a boat load of free cosmetics donated from major department stores. Yayayyyay!!!

    I am grateful for your prayers! ♥, Renae

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  28. AnonymousJune 2, 2014 at 6:26 PM

    Beautiful photos!

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  29. AnonymousJune 2, 2014 at 7:15 PM

    What fantastic captures, and I'm so impressed with your bird knowledge!

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  30. Ruth HiebertJune 2, 2014 at 7:49 PM

    These birds have a special and unique beauty in their multicoloured coats.

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  31. UnknownJune 2, 2014 at 9:49 PM

    Awesome shots my friend. Love them all..

    Hugs~

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  32. StephanieJune 2, 2014 at 10:25 PM

    Beautiful! I showed my husband your photos since I am always bragging about you to him and the first thing he said was, "Oh wow!" while his mouth hung open in awe :)

    Hugs to you!

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  33. Sallie (FullTime-Life)June 2, 2014 at 10:31 PM

    Thank you for sharing these beautiful babies. (Your photos are better than my Audubon book.)

    Plus also you still have your post title mojo -- that is such a cute title ... made me smile (rather shamefacedly, because I could hear my own voice using those words in not such a lovely way!)

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  34. AnonymousJune 2, 2014 at 10:52 PM

    Love all the detail and colouring of these birds. Fabulous!

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  35. maryaustriaJune 3, 2014 at 4:05 PM

    Absolutely amazing shots of these birds! The indigo bunting looks so fascinating. This color ... gorgeous!

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  36. DonnaJune 8, 2014 at 6:47 PM

    How interesting the many different colors of this young bird....love it

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