my Favourtie spot

[Napper]

This evening around 6:30 pm I went for a little walk over to my favourite pond, hoping to a get a shot of a swallow or a Cedar Waxwing.  

Shortly after arriving I noticed a whole lot of ducks and Geese in the pond which is new. I also noticed many Dragon flies  and a new sound, Frogs..

The pond is now swelling with water after the recent rains and some of the trees that have been planted are nearly underwater..

While walking along the Northern edge of the lagoon I spotted what I thought was a Accipiter  being harrassed so I took a few images (really long

distance) Not so good but when I zoomed in the bird sure looked like a "Coopers"..  The two birds that were  harassing the "Coopers" settled into a tree

at the far end of the pond (and were very agitated). I walked  over expecting grackles and was surprised to see what seems to be a  pair of "Eastern

Kingbirds" (based on Petersons guide) After looking at the images It seems infact the birds harrassing the coopers were the Kingbirds..

Napper:lol:  the place and the birds are in my gallery





 

[Julia]

The kingbird's Latin name means "tyrant of tyrants"  (Tyrannus tyrannus).  Sounds like they were living up to it.

Julia

[Napper]

Thanx for the response

just heading out  right now hopfully will get better shots. It might be a bit to warm for  bird activity we will see....

Napper :lol:

I was really surprised to see the Kingbirds... never seen them here before, the venue is changing quikly 3 months ago it was nothing but dirt  and

water. I am hoping to spot a deer or a Coyote, have seen tracks but I might have to look around dawn....