Cute Birds Appreciation Post

Northern cardinal, male … Trap Pond State Park, Laurel, Delaware … 4/12/22

In the dark nest cavities where  Gouldian finches breed, the luminous mouth markings of their chicks act as a beacon to help the parents feed them.

full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueYRnY2PKIw

Gouldian finches

Double-crested cormorant … Trap Pond State Park, Laurel, Delaware … 11/25/21

the steller’s jay is a member of the corvid family & close relative of the blue jay that is found throughout the western united states.

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Cedar waxwing … Trap Pond State Park, Laurel, Delaware … 11/6/21

There's a hastily-wrapped box under my Christmas tree. Judging by the tag attached to it, I have a good idea of who put it there. I'm almost scared to open it. Here goes nothing.

American robin … Delaware front yard … 4/8/22

White-throated sparrow … Prime Hook National Wildlife, Milton, Delaware … 1/23/22

Winking dog

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