Tag Archives: Song Birds

Songbirds

Eastern Bluebird On The Spot

March 13, 2023 Ellen Jennings 5 Comments

X marks the spot, if only for a moment.

March 11, 2023

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Cardinal and Spanish Moss

March 10, 2023 Ellen Jennings 1 Comment

Hanging on tight.

But he only stayed a moment, maybe he didn’t like that Spanish Moss blowing in his face.

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Hermit Thrush on Cypress Knees

February 23, 2023 Ellen Jennings 2 Comments

I spotted this Hermit Thrush darting around some trail-side cypress knees.

As expected he flitted along ahead of me…

… a quick look back before he darted into the woods.

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, Charleston, SC
February 13, 2023

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White-eyed Vireo

February 2, 2023 Ellen Jennings 5 Comments

I knew he was there, given away by the rustling of the branches, but wasn’t sure what it actually was. Finally a White-eyed Vireo popped out of the underbrush.

And just before he popped back in.

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
January 31, 2023

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Black-and-white Warbler, 2023

January 9, 2023 Ellen Jennings Leave a comment

I seem to spot a Black-and-white Warbler about once a year. Friday was my day.

He was busy picking through the lichen on this branch.

I removed the stick in the background on this one.

Another view where you see the pattern on his back.

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
January 6, 2023

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Yellow-throated Warbler Lunching In Spanish Moss

August 1, 2022 Ellen Jennings 10 Comments

A very busy Yellow-throated Warbler was working the Spanish Moss.

He was having some pretty good success…

and took the time to squeeze his prey before attempting to swallow.

Next!

An oft told tale around the low country of SC is of Ford motor company recalling Model T cars that had seats stuffed with Spanish moss. Small bugs crawled out of the seats and bit drivers and passengers alike.

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Prothonotary Warbler, Good Morning!

May 9, 2022 Ellen Jennings 2 Comments

Songbirds

Yellow-rumped Warbler with Golden Glow

March 31, 2022 Ellen Jennings 2 Comments

The vegetation seemed to light the tail of this Yellow-rumped Warbler with an extra glow. It reminded me of holding dandelions and buttercups under our chins when we were kids.