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[L0n3Gr3yW0lf]

Take a good look at that eaglet's face and tell me birds aren't dinosaurs! 😺

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They are not,. They are Kentucky Fried Chickens 😛 (joking, of course they are baby T-Rex-es)

 

[spudhead]

grebes

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[Bill in Texas]

Take a good look at that eaglet's face and tell me birds aren't dinosaurs! 😺

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Excellent shots!

 

[Bill in Texas]

Lark sparrow

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[L0n3Gr3yW0lf]

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I haven't had much luck with birbs today, only a few shots.

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Common Blackbird, I tried to frame it right above the small green branch for a more interesting composition.

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Another one was swearing at me in Birbish.

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A Crow taking off because I cant have more then 2 seconds with a bird before they run away from me.

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I saw a pair of Buzzards but they were already flying away from me. This one had a few Swallows flying in the background in the distance that I did not notice until importing the images.

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The other one was making a quick getaway as well.

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The cutest Heuou of today. I absolutely adore this composition.

 

[John King]

Take a good look at that eaglet's face and tell me birds aren't dinosaurs! 😺

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Of course they are, CaGs.

Numerous (in fossil terms ... ) dinosaurids have been found which have unmistakable fossil feathers. Researchers have even been able to extract colour information from some.

Hardly the dull, grey, lumbering beasts which is oldies were brought up on.

Beautiful photos, BTW.

 

[will focus]

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I know why the free Robin sings.

 

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The swallows are back and this is the first one I spotted sitting still enjoying a moment in the rare sunshine.

 

[CatsAreGods]

Excellent shots!

Thank you!

 

[CatsAreGods]

Of course they are, CaGs.

Numerous (in fossil terms ... ) dinosaurids have Benn found which have unmistakable fossil feathers. Researchers have even been able to extract colour information from some.

Well, to be fair they've only discovered/proven the whole dinos -> birds thing relatively recently. There are still people finding that out (and others who still believe our ancestors rode, hunted, and ate them, but that's a different story).

Hardly the dull, grey, lumbering beasts which is oldies were brought up on.

But they DID exist! It's just that only the avian line persisted after the meteor.

Beautiful photos, BTW.

Thank you!

 

[CatsAreGods]

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The swallows are back and this is the first one I spotted sitting still enjoying a moment in the rare sunshine.

Great iridescence!

 

[will focus]

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Mating pair of Buffleheads enjoying a morning bath today.

 

[John King]

Well, to be fair they've only discovered/proven the whole dinos -> birds thing relatively recently.

Dr Robert Bakker "The Dinosaur Heresies", 1986.

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There are still people finding that out

(and others who still believe our ancestors rode, hunted, and ate them, but that's a different story).

🤣

But they DID exist! It's just that only the avian line persisted after the meteor.

Exactly. An ongoing great mystery.

Thank you!

You are welcome.

 

[Kevriano]

Long-Tailed Tit

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[Bill in Texas]

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[turnip]

Scissor-Tailed Flycatchers are back. At this location, I always see them diving at the water to skim bugs off the top. You can see water drops on their tail here. I think if I go back at sunset I'll have better angles and light.

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[Bill in Texas]

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Went searching for the return of the Great Lakes Piping Plovers today. There are only 80 mating pair that we know of, so their arrival is a much anticipated event. Didn't spot any today but I did catch this Eastern Meadowlark which is a first for me. I had never seen one before.

 

[Kevriano]

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Went searching for the return of the Great Lakes Piping Plovers today. There are only 80 mating pair that we know of, so their arrival is a much anticipated event. Didn't spot any today but I did catch this Eastern Meadowlark which is a first for me. I had never seen one before.

Beautiful bird and shot.