I made it back to Lamar Park (Oxford, Mississippi) to check on residents and new arrivals. I was not disappointed in my findings. Let me give you a reminder of my last visit on May 4th.
Here is a 47 second film I recorded then.
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These photos were taken on May 30th, of the same subjects.
I had to get video when I recognized these lovely creatures. First, is a 1:23 minute film of the Heron hunting. You’ll know the exact moment when he catches his prey. I’ll let the video tell the rest of the story.
I was surprised by a dog that rushed me from behind just at that moment of the (verbal interruption) Heron’s success. I had to edit out more than I wanted.
However, the geese were delightful. Here was their 18 seconds of time in the sun.
There was another surprise. I got to see the Red-winged Blackbirds and the Red-tailed Hawk again. The circumstances were much different than before. The nesting Blackbirds protected the entire park with aplomb and vigor. The Hawk barely got away with his dignity and all of his feathers. These stills were part of some choppy videos. The action was just too much for my camera and photography skill, but you get an idea of the intensity.
I rushed home to edit and compile this diary. There was another surprise when I arrived there. The Carolina Wren chicks, that had fled the nest of my patio nook, had returned to rob my cat of her food. Here are before and after photos of the chicks.
It was lovely day. Sunny, a warm 77 degrees with the slightest intermittent breeze. Other people were there and spacing themselves responsibly and respectfully (except one overly friendly dog).
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I have a last minute entry for this bucket. I present this bird (two photos) and want to get a discussion going later (after 3 pm Central Time). I believe this is a Brewster’s Warbler based on the information I found on Cornell’s site about hybrids.
That link is here. www.allaboutbirds.org/…
Let’s put our thinking caps on and tear into this identification.
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My bug of the day is not new to this area and heard most summer nights all across the nation. I was surprised to find this single flier out alone. More are on their way and the air will buzz with excitement.
Remain safe friends and please stay healthy. Thank you stopping in to visit. Please let me hear from you.
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