bodypainter

Hey - I'm a very long time member at TFP, but almost never ventured out of the Car forum until now. I'm looking for a new place to share my snapshots, of which I have many++.

One of the things I like to do best with my camera is take pictures in our back yard. It's easy and there's always something new to shoot. About 1 1/2 years ago I bought a Nikon D40 and a 300 mm lens and I've been having fun ever since.





















If there's interest, I have shitloads more in a big range of interests. I just like to take pictures.

Grancey

What type of bird are the green birds?

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bodypainter

As close as I can determine, the are Nandy Conures. That was the first time I've ever seen parrots in the back yard, and I've lived here 11 years.

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Here's part 2, mostly pics from last year (same back yard tho).

I have to explain this one. There was a squirrel nest up in a Norfolk Pine in our back yard. One day I walked up under the tree and shot the nest straight up. This is what I saw. There are so many squirrels in that nest that they're hanging out over the edges. It's a squirrel bachelor pad!


For a while, I contemplated using them for target practice.


It's all good now though.


Ms Cardinal.







Cute!


Mom (or dad) Mockingbird.


Baby Mockingbirds.


Is there anything uglier than a baby bird?

snowy

Ugly yet adorable!

Great pictures, bodypainter. Thanks for taking the time to share them with us. It seems like you get to see a variety of birds at your feeders! Lucky you. My yard has been taken over by a pack of territorial scrub jays.

Yes, I'd like to see more, if you have time.

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Fotzlid

#6 is one angry looking bird. Maybe its mad at the smug looking squirrel just above it...

Jetée

You have a very active backyard.
It's like a little ecosystem you check back on every now and again.
I'd very much like to thank you for sharing.


This is a instant eye-catcher of yours.

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RangerJoe

I think the squirrel is rubbing it's own nipples...

Charlatan

Don't let fly see those squirrels...

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sapiens

Wow! So much wildlife in your backyard! Thank you for sharing your photos. Our yard is far less interesting - a few lizards and an occasional hummingbird. I did see a coyote with a housecat in his mouth down the street a few months ago, but I didn't catch it on film.

genuinegirly

Keep sharing those crazy antics of your resident wildlife. Incredible shots. I can't believe I didn't see these until now.

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Fly

man are these ever great pics man.......thank you





PUT THE DAMN CAMERA AWAY ALREADY WILL YA'!!!!!!!!!!!

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