Category Archives: Songbirds

Blue Jay in Tree

Blue Jay in Tree

The photograph of this Blue Jay in a Tree was photographed at Green-wood Cemetery in Brooklyn New York. The black bridle across the face, nape, and throat varies extensively and may help Blue Jays recognize one another.

Click arrow above to hear the sounds of the Blue Jay

Lincoln’s Sparrow on Thistle

Lincoln’s Sparrow photographed at Green-wood Cemetery in Brooklyn New York

The photograph of this pretty Lincoln’s Sparrow on Thistle was photographed at Green-wood Cemetery in Brooklyn New York.

click on arrow above to hear the song of the Lincoln’s Sparrow

Couch’s Kingbird

Couch's Kingbird

Couch’s Kingbird

The picture of this Couch’s Kingbird was taken during our stay at the charming B&B called Inn at Chachalaca Bend in Los Fresnos, Texas. The picture of this Couch’s Kingbird was photographed with the Canon 5D Mark III Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II with the 2X extender.
To hear the song of the Couch’s Kingbird, click on the arrow below.

Black-capped Chickadee on Tree

Black-capped Chickadee

Black-capped Chickadee

Black-capped Chickadee on Tree

The picture of this Black-capped Chickadee on Tree was taken the New York Botanical Garden. The picture of this Black-capped Chickadee was photographed with the Canon 5D Mark III Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II with the 2X extender. I aways love the watch the antics of a Chickadee. It warms up a cold winter day.
To hear the song of the Black-capped Chickadee, click on the arrow below.

Horned Lark

Horned Lark

Horned Lark

Horned Lark

The picture of this Horned Lark was taken at Jones Beach State Park in Nassau County, New York The picture of this Horned Lark was photographed with the Canon 5D Mark III Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II with the 2X extender. Horned Larks inhabit an extensive elevation range, from sea level to an altitude of 13,000 feet.
To hear the song of the Horned Lark, click on the arrow below.

Snow Bunting

Snow Bunting

Snow Bunting

Snow Bunting

The picture of this female Snow Bunting was taken at the Jones Beach State Park in Nassau County, New York.The picture of this Snow Bunting was photographed with the Canon 5D Mark III Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II with the 2X extender. I have been trying for many years to get a decent photograph of one of these Snow Buntings and am grateful to this cooperative gal.
To hear the song of the Snow Bunting, click on the arrow below.

Black-capped Chickadee in Snow

Black-capped Chickadee in Snow

Black-capped Chickadee in Snow

Black-capped Chickadee in Snow

The picture of this Black-capped Chickadee in Snow was taken at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx, New York. The picture of this Black-capped Chickadee in Snowwas photographed with the Canon 5D Mark III Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II with the 2X extender.
To hear the song of the Black-capped Chickadee, click on the arrow below.

House Finch Male

House Finch Male

House Finch Male

House Finch Male

The picture of this House Finch Male was taken at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge The picture of this House Finch Male was photographed with the Canon 5D Mark III Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II with the 2X extender.
To hear the song of the House Finch Male, click on the arrow below.

Painted Bunting

Painted Bunting

Painted Bunting

Painted Bunting

The picture of this Painted Bunting was taken in Prospect Park in Brooklyn where it has been for over a month causing a big sensation in Brooklyn. The picture of this Painted Bunting was photographed with the Canon 5D Mark III Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II with the 2X extender.
To hear the song of the Painted Bunting, click on the arrow below.

American Goldfinch on Seedpod

American Goldfinch on Sycamore Ball

American Goldfinch on Sycamore Ball

American Goldfinch on Seedpod

The picture of this American Goldfinch on Sycamore Seed Ball was taken at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx, New York. The picture of this American Goldfinch was photographed with the Canon 5D Mark III Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II with the 2X extender.
To hear the song of the American Goldfinch, click on the arrow below.

Pyrrhuloxia

Pyrrhuloxia Female

Pyrrhuloxia Female

Female Pyrrhuloxia

The Pyrrhuloxia has very similar vocalizations and behaviors to the closely related Northern Cardinal. The picture of this Female Pyrrhuloxia was taken in Portal, Arizona. The picture of this Female Pyrrhuloxia was photographed with the Canon 5D Mark III Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II with the 2X extender.
To hear the song of the Pyrrhuloxia, click on the arrow below.

Blue Grosbeak

Blue Grosbeak

Blue Grosbeak

Blue Grosbeak

The picture of this adult male Blue Grosbeak was taken in Portal Arizona. The picture of this Blue Grosbeak was photographed with the Canon 5D Mark III Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II with the 2X extender.
To hear the song of the Blue Grosbeak, click on the arrow below.

Lincoln’s Sparrow

Lincoln's Sparrow

Lincoln’s Sparrow

Lincoln’s Sparrow

The picture of this Lincoln’s Sparrow was taken at the Green-wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York. The picture of this Lincoln’s Sparrow was photographed with the Canon 5D Mark III Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II with the 2X extender.
To hear the song of the Lincoln’s Sparrow, click on the arrow below.

House Wren

House Wren

House Wren

House Wren

The picture of this House Wren was taken The picture of this House Wren was photographed at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in Queens, NY with the Canon 5D Mark III Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II with the 2X extender.
To hear the song of the House Wren, click on the arrow below.

American Redstart Female

American Redstart Female

American Redstart Female

American Redstart Female

The picture of this American Redstart Female was taken The picture of this American Redstart Female was photographed with the Canon 5D Mark III Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II with the 2X extender.
To hear the song of the American Redstart, click on the arrow below.