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Shots on many subjects, some of which were taken just a day or so prior to posting and others which were taken at other times.
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Mockingbird at the Fountain - this is the first one I have seen in my neighborhood. Judith tells me that this is NOT a mockingbird...here is what she says: Judy--I just want to throw in my impressions--I think you have something that I would get much more excited about seeing in the yard than a Mockingbird. I think this is a Townsend's Solitaire. I'm saying this based on the prominent eye ring and the size and shape of the bill. And, for a long time birder it just look "more like a thrush" than a Mockingbird. They both have mostly gray feathers and white in the tail. The mockingbird has a longer, sharper bill, white wingbars, and a yellow eye. They are similar in lots of ways, but my money is on the Solitaire. This is mostly a high elevation bird, but they sometimes come down lower in winter. (For me, a much better bird than a (here) more common Mockingbird.)
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Mockingbird at the Fountain - this is the first one I have seen in my neighborhood. Judith tells me that this is NOT a mockingbird...here is what she says: Judy--I just want to throw in my impressions--I think you have something that I would get much more excited about seeing in the yard than a Mockingbird. I think this is a Townsend's Solitaire. I'm saying this based on the prominent eye ring and the size and shape of the bill. And, for a long time birder it just look "more like a thrush" than a Mockingbird. They both have mostly gray feathers and white in the tail. The mockingbird has a longer, sharper bill, white wingbars, and a yellow eye. They are similar in lots of ways, but my money is on the Solitaire. This is mostly a high elevation bird, but they sometimes come down lower in winter. (For me, a much better bird than a (here) more common Mockingbird.)

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https://mccommon.smugmug.com/Daily-Photos/Daily-Photos-2021/ (Donna McCommon);
https://www.jmjstudios.net/Daily-Photos/2020-Daily-Pictures/ (John Murphy);
https://birds-wildlife-australia.smugmug.com/ (Marlis & Robert of Birds/Wildlife of Australia);
https://brunosuignard.smugmug.com/Daily-photos/ (Bruno Suignard);
https://hyderphoto.smugmug.com/Daily-Photos (Gene Hyder);
https://godschild.smugmug.com/DailyPhotos/Daily-Dose-of-1-A-Day-2021/ (Godschild);
https://kdp450.smugmug.com/General-Photography/Daily-Photos/Dailies-2021/ (Kevin Poyner);
https://gregroseos.smugmug.com/Recent-uploads-/Recent-shots-2021/ ( Greg & Rose ) ;
https://lgood.smugmug.com/Daily-Photos/Daily-Photos-1/ (Linda Good);
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https://www.dubinphotography.net/Events/Misc/Daily-Photos/ (Arnold Dubin);
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https://www.truimagesphotography.com/Photography/The-Daily-Photo/Daily-2021-Photos/ (TruImages - Trusalda);
http://www.sparhawkphotography.com/Recent-Uploads/Whats-New/ (Judith Sparhawk);
https://nelli.smugmug.com/Daily-photos/ (Donna from Canada);
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https://www.johnchapmanphotographer.co.uk/Galleries/New-Gallery-of-recent-Pictures/ (John Chapman);
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https://hlhull.smugmug.com/Daily-Photos/MyDailyPic-2021/ (Howard Hull);
https://www.allenfotowild.com/DailyPhoto/Daily-2015/ (Terry Allen);
https://dycasstudios.smugmug.com/DailyGallery-1/2015-Daily-Gallery/ (Dycas Studios & Casey Elizabeth);
https://tstravels.smugmug.com/Dailies/Daily-Dose-2018/ (ts travels);
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https://www.robertblackburnphotography.com/ (Robert Blackburn);
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https://www.jmcqueenphoto.com/Daily-Photos/Daily-Photos-2021/ (Janet McQueen)
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https://www.wildelifephotography.com/Dailies/2021-Dailies-and-Past-Favourites/
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https://www.jeansphoto.fr/New-Photos/; Jean S Photos
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  • Mockingbird at the Fountain - this is the first one I have seen in my neighborhood. Judith tells me that this is NOT a mockingbird...here is what she says: Judy--I just want to throw in my impressions--I think you have something that I would get much more excited about seeing in the yard than a Mockingbird. I think this is a Townsend's Solitaire. I'm saying this based on the prominent eye ring and the size and shape of the bill. And, for a long time birder it just look "more like a thrush" than a Mockingbird. They both have mostly gray feathers and white in the tail. The mockingbird has a longer, sharper bill, white wingbars, and a yellow eye. They are similar in lots of ways, but my money is on the Solitaire. This is mostly a high elevation bird, but they sometimes come down lower in winter. (For me, a much better bird than a (here) more common Mockingbird.)
  • What is the name of the song?
  • Raven in the Backyard - It comes to drink from my fountain.
  • Echinacea (Coneflower) and Gloriosa Daisies (Rudbeckia) in my summer garden
  • Zinnias - Greg sent me this update on his condition: "Judy I am still in hospital after 11 days. The bleeding is fixed infection dealt with but I have an overload of fluid affecting my heart. I am almost on full meds and now seem to be rapidly losing fluid If this is successful and the fluid around heart and lung is reduced II will be discharged and able to go home."
  • Queen Anne's Lace
  • Sunflower with Raindrops
  • Blue Jay - Yesterday's song was "I Try to Think About Elvis" by Patty Lovelace. Bill, once again, guessed the correct title! I had not even been aware of some of the other songs that were guessed that fit the pic, as well. Thanks for playing along!
  • What is the title of the song? The title of the song was "I Try to Think About Elvis" by Patty Lovelace. Bill, once again, guessed the correct title! I had not even been aware of some of the other songs that were guessed that fit the pic, as well. Thanks for playing along!
  • Morning Glory with Raindrops
  • Double Anemone with a painterly treatment
  • Rays Over the Mountains Near Sunset - I am sorry to tell you that Greg is back in the hospital with a serious infection and some other issues.
  • Mural in downtown Colorado Springs on a local restaurant
  • Pin Oak Leaves - the prettiest I have ever seen them
  • Humpty the Waiter
  • Pin Oak Leaf with Dewdrops - The name of yesterday's song was "Wide Open Spaces" by the Dixie Chicks. Congrats to Bill, who guessed it right off the bat! There were lots of other great guesses, too, which fit the pic very well. Thanks, everyone, for playing.
  • What is the name of the song? The name of the song is "Wide Open Spaces" by the Dixie Chicks. Congrats to Bill, who guessed it right off the bat! There were lots of other great guesses, too, which fit the pic very well. Thanks, everyone, for playing.
  • Raindrops on a Lily Bud - I appreciate you all giving me your opinions on yesterday's images.
  • Sunflower Bud in My Garden - I posted two versions of this image and would like to know which you prefer.
  • Sunflower Bud in My Garden - I posted two versions of this image and would like to know which you prefer. I actually created seven versions...they others are in my flower gallery.

  • nelli

    4 weeks ago

    A PRECIOUS SHOT !!

  • Darlene Jansen

    4 weeks ago

    Beautiful shot, love the detail!

  • BIRDS-WILDLIFE-AUSTRALIA

    4 weeks ago

    Whatever it may be it is a superb capture ! Excellent detail, a fine pose and I like the sideways turned head so that you can see the perfect profile.

  • RBlackburn

    4 weeks ago

    Excellent pose with head turned, sharp detail and nice bokeh.

  • Howard's Photography

    4 weeks ago

    Superb capture of the mockingbird, great light/detail!

  • Franks-Focus

    4 weeks ago

    Awesome closeup with superb detail and that reflection in the eye.....very well done.

  • Rick Willis

    4 weeks ago

    I think Judith Nailed it. Nice Shot 😃...

  • Judith Sparhawk

    4 weeks ago

    Judy--I just want to throw in my impressions--I think you have something that I would get much more excited about seeing in the yard than a Mockingbird. I think this is a Townsend's Solitaire. I'm saying this based on the prominent eye ring and the size and shape of the bill. And, for a long time birder it just look "more like a thrush" than a Mockingbird. They both have mostly gray feathers and white in the tail. The mockingbird has a longer, sharper bill, white wingbars, and a yellow eye. They are similar in lots of ways, but my money is on the Solitaire. This is mostly a high elevation bird, but they sometimes come down lower in winter. (For me, a much better bird than a (here) more common Mockingbird.)

  • Lgood

    4 weeks ago

    This is an outstanding portrait of the mockingbird. I love the fantastic detail you've captured here. Bravo!

  • KDP450

    4 weeks ago

    Beautiful detail and composition.

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