The Daily Feather

Birds are part of everyone's lives. The beautiful plumages of feathers, ranging from those of the muted pastel greys and yellows of the Warbling Vireo to the iridescent Sparkling Violet-ear hummingbird. They are attractive and detailed, perfect subjects for photography.

To showcase birds in all their feathered glory, I bring you The Daily Feather. It will feature one photo per day. It may be of a plain bird or a vivid bird, but each is beautiful in its own way. I hope you will enjoy my photographs!

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~Kristina

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

#34: Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Taken October 9 2010 North Ridgeville OH USA

Fun fact: This bird is one of North America's smallest.... believe me, the first time you see one, you seriously doubt not a hummingbird...

Sunday, October 10, 2010

#33: Red-winged Blackbird

Red-winged Blackbird flock

Taken September 19 2010 Sandy Ridge Reservation OH USA

Fun fact : The oldest recorded RWB was 15 years old!

Saturday, October 9, 2010

#32: Tennessee Warbler

Tennessee Warbler

Taken September 19 2010 Sandy Ridge Reservation OH USA

Fun fact: This warbler does not actually live in Tennessee. It was first sighted in that state, giving it its name, but it breeds in Michigan.

Friday, October 8, 2010

#31: Common Nighthawk

Common Nighthawk

Taken July 22, 2010 South Dakota USA

Fun fact: The nighthawk's mating call is a deep booming noise. Also, in some areas, this species is known as the 'bullbat' because of its flight pattern.

Thursday, October 7, 2010

#30: Sharp-Shinned Hawks

Sharp-shinned Hawks

Taken 8/1/10 Virginia USA

Fun fact: Sharp-shinned Hawks have 10 subspecies, including one in Ecudador.

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

#29: Mallard

Female Mallard

Taken October 6 2010 OH USA

Fun fact: Male Mallards have been known to rape female Mallards... scary but true.

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

#28: Cooper's Hawk

The Daily Feather is back...again...! (Sorry for any inconvenience; my life has been so busy that I haven't had time to prepare the photos. Thanks for your patience! )

Cooper's Hawk

Taken September 25 2010 North Ridgeville OH USA

Fun fact: Cooper's Hawks look a lot like Sharp-shinned hawks... I'll leave it at that. ;)