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Any Bird watchers here?

Discussion in 'Hobbies and Interests' started by metalcuttr, Nov 1, 2021.

  1. bogieb

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    Instead of cropping, try reducing the size of the picture instead. If on a computer, I reduce the size to 65%. I am unsure how or if that can be done on a phone though.
     
  2. MikeInMa

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    It's easily done on my Samsung android phone.

    Edit the picture
    Select "resize" I then pick 80%
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  3. Knothead

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    A Great Egret taken yesterday at the Jocelyn Nungaray NWR in Coastal East Texas.

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    I couldn't find it at first. On my Samsung, there is one more step: Click the pencil at the bottom, click on the 3 elipses at top, then Resize shows up.
     
  5. Knothead

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    A Yellow-Crowned Night Heron in my pasture yesterday morning

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    A Purple Gallinule photo taken yesterday at Cattail Marsh Scenic Wetlands in Beaumont Texas

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    Yesterday and today I saw both a male goldfinch and cardinal on the feeder at once. I've posted pictures of this in the past when I was able to get pics. Usually it lasts for a few seconds and by the time I get the camera one or the other is gone.
     
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    I had a young Northern Mockingbird at the backyard feeder today

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    Never have seen a mockingbird at our feeder. Its my understanding they are insect eaters.

    Fond memories of hearing and watching them sing as I worked on the roof in an urban neighborhood, usually perched atop a tree or utility pole.
     
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    That is correct buZZsaw BRAD Northern Mockingbirds are not typically feeder birds. Their usual diet is insects as well as small fruits and berries. I believe this young bird was born here this spring and like his parents he patrols the yard and is involved in all activities around my house.
     
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    A Tufted Titmouse paid a visit to the backyard feeder today

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    They are a constant at our feeder. Noisy little buggers.

    Great pics btw.! :thumbs:
     
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    Had a finch on the hummingbird feeder. Never seen that before. Couldn't get a pic in time.
     
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    I've had woodpeckers on the hummingbird feeders this year. They like the sweet stuff apparently
     
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    This bird showed up at the feeder this morning, I'm not for sure what kind of bird it is? Maybe a female or a juvenile cowbird? I am unable to find photos with the black coloring at the base of its wing like this bird has. IDK

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    Sort of looks like a female house/purple finch, but the beak is different so I don't think it is.
     
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    Theyve been doing that to our HB feeder for years. Rose breasted grossbeaks too. The new HB feeder has nsect and supposedly bird proof openings but they somehow can get the nectar.

    HB's are around but not seen as much as we'd like.
     
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