Yellow-rumped Warbler Breeding Plumage
Black-capped Chickadee on Twig
The Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) is a small, North American songbird, a passerine bird in the tit family Paridae. It is the state bird of both Maine and Massachusetts in the United States, and the provincial bird of New Brunswick in Canada. The Black-capped Chickadee is notable for its capacity to lower its body temperature during cold winter nights. I took this picture in the azalea garden and the New York Botanical Gardens.
White-throated Sparrow Breeding Plumage
White-throated_Sparrow
The picture of this very handsome White-throated Sparrow was taken in the Azalea Garden at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx. Spring is definitely attempting to peek through the winter drapery – there was an azalea flower in full bloom. This means that the White-throated Sparrows will be taking off soon – I will miss them and the image of them diligently scraping the ground for food.
It was great to see a Red-winged Blackbird at the New York Botanical Gardens this weekend as this is an indication that spring is on it way – especially since it is supposed to snow in New York City today. Not exactly sure when this guy has taken this pose. It could be that he is “playing dead” – he did fly off right after I took this shot.
The picture of this very wise looking female Northern Cardinal was taken at the New York Botanical Gardens in the Bronx, New York. I am always delighted to get yet another peek at the various colors of our Nothern Cardinals.
Tufted-titmouse on Hand
The picture of this Black-capped Chickadee on hand was taken at the New York Botanical Gardens. The chickadee and titmouse are very “friendly” at the gardens and will respond if you put your hand out even if you do not have any seeds for them. I love feeling the life force in their little bodies when they are on my hand.
Blue Jay on Branch
Black-capped Chickadee in Snow
Dark-eyed Junco Female
Yellow-rumped Warbler
House Finch Male
The picture of this male House Finch was taken at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx, NY.
Red-winged Blackbird Closeup Portrait
Northern Cardinal Male Closeup Portrait
Mallard Duck Male with Beak Open