Tuesday, October 2, 2012

WBW - Yosemite

I've been away for nearly 2 weeks and have lots of new birds to share.
We were in Disneyland then Yosemite for 4 days.
Birdwatching was not planned for the trip but of course I made it happen.

My first new bird was actually in Anaheim,
 I knew from it's mannerisms it was a flycatcher of some kind.
Here is a Black Pheobe!!




Then on our last day in Yosemite I finally captured the Acorn Woodpecker.
I'd been hearing them quite a bit then found a place where there were lots of photo ops.



The top bird was exhibiting alot of baby behavior.
They almost look like reflections don't they.





I didn't think I caught it in flight until I got home and began to look through all the pictures.
I had my camera on continuous mode most of the time
 so I didn't really always know exactly what I captured.




I honestly think I could have wandered this area all day and kept watching and taking pictures, these Acorns are a joy to watch!
I'll have more new birds to share in the weeks to come.

Kristi

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15 comments:

  1. theconstantwalkerOctober 2, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    Wonderful birds to see... many thanks for sharing.

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  2. Nette CeciliaOctober 2, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    Very nice shots ,Nette

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  3. Brian KingOctober 2, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    Great shots, Kristi! I love the Acorn Woodpecker! The coloration is very cool! Your flight photos are awesome!

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  4. Findlay WildeOctober 2, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    Those pictures are brilliant. I like the head popping out and the flying ones best. I got some pictures of our Great Spotted Woodpecker this morning before school for tomorrows blog. From Findlay

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  5. Therese's TreasuresOctober 2, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    Hi Kristi,
    Wow these photos are fantastic. I love woodpeckers they are beautiful birds and fascinating to me. I was sitting at a red light yesterday and a Hawk landed on the top of a power pole just across from my car and I kicked myself for not having my camera.
    Therese

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  6. Monique (A Half-Baked Notion)October 2, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    Love these pics, Kristi. Sometimes birds can be shy around cameras, then sometimes they are such show-offs. These fellas seemed to be enjoying the attention!

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  7. Adam JonesOctober 2, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    Great in flight shots of the Woodpecker.

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  8. mickOctober 2, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    Great photos - especially the in-flight ones.

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  9. Hootin AnniOctober 2, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    Wow....just wow!!! And yes, those two DO look like it's a reflection.

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  10. eileeninmdOctober 2, 2012 at 2:52 PM

    Wow, cool birds! the Acorn Woodie is my favorite.

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  11. AnonymousOctober 2, 2012 at 4:05 PM

    Great shots! Nice flight captures of the woodpecker.

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  12. Stewart MOctober 3, 2012 at 1:22 AM

    Great shots - I saw my first (and to this time!) only Acorn Woodpeckers is Yosemite - what a stunning place. As you said you really could wander there for days!

    Cheers and thanks for linking to WBW.

    Stewart M - Australia

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  13. Red Nomad OZOctober 4, 2012 at 2:27 AM

    I'm not surprised you could stay there all day! Especially with shots like that to be had - fantastic!!

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  14. i stora dragOctober 4, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    Oh, I love those in flight! It's always nice to see what one got on the memory card afterwards!
    Greetings Pia

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  15. Patti VanderbloemenOctober 4, 2012 at 3:03 PM

    These are so cool! I love the woodpecker and your shots are fantastic! Has National Geographic called you yet??????

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