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Sunday, January 29, 2012

Garden Visitors - American Redstart


Last spring a flash of orange and unfamiliar song in the trees sent me along the creek in pursuit.  Was it a Baltimore Oriole?  Maybe, but the white underside didn't quite match up to the photos I found.


It took a while, but I found that this was an American Redstart migrating through and confirmed it on a birdwatching forum.


We're busy transplanting and dividing this weekend.  Since it's a bit slow in the garden these days, I've been going through the archives and plan on posting more photos taken before I started blogging.
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13 comments:

  1. TinaJanuary 29, 2012 at 4:12 PM

    What a beautiful bird--I've never seen one, so thank for the photo.

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    1. Shirley FoxJanuary 30, 2012 at 9:17 PM

      You're welcome Tina. I'll look for them this year now that I know more about them.

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  2. Steph@RamblingWrenJanuary 29, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    Great capture. I've never seen one of these in my area. I'll have to keep an eye out.

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    1. Shirley FoxJanuary 30, 2012 at 9:17 PM

      They might head your way since you're not that far.

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  3. HolleyGardenJanuary 29, 2012 at 5:33 PM

    Thank you so much! Many years ago I saw a bird and wondered if it was a Baltimore Oriole, but was certain that was not right. This has to be what I saw! Great photos!

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    1. Shirley FoxJanuary 30, 2012 at 9:18 PM

      You're welcome! Now that you know, maybe you'll see them again.

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  4. Lucy AbbottJanuary 29, 2012 at 6:19 PM

    What a great photo! I was so excited to see this lovely bird. It’s so fun to see the birds that visit the gardens of other bloggers. It’s especially fun if it’s a bird that you’ve never seen in your own garden. Thanks for sharing!

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  5. CrystalJanuary 30, 2012 at 5:49 AM

    Beautiful photos. Wish we had birds like that.

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  6. RohrerbotJanuary 30, 2012 at 12:49 PM

    Great shots of an interesting bird. I'm the same way. More artsy fartsy bird shots and trips while I'm prepping up the garden here. Little projects and lots of transplanting for the spring season. I think we are having quite the mild season right now and I'm enjoying it very much. Hope you're having fun. Chris

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    1. Shirley FoxJanuary 30, 2012 at 9:20 PM

      It has been fun and with the best winter weather in two years, we are really getting a lot done outside.

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  7. DavidJanuary 30, 2012 at 8:42 PM

    One of my VERY favorite birds! Wish I could see them more often. You did a good job photographing this little guy.
    David/:0)

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    1. Shirley FoxJanuary 30, 2012 at 9:21 PM

      Thank you David! They apparently don't spend much time in Texas, just passing through so it's hit or miss.

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