Wednesday, April 23, 2008

ABC Wednesday: N is for Northern Junco


I never saw these juncos all winter. But they have been here for two weeks now in a large flock. Peterson's Eastern Birds Field Guide groups these Northern Juncos (also called slate-colored juncos) with snowbirds. Their range is the "cool forests of Alaska, Canada; south in eastern mountains to northern Georgia." That is a large range so I am not sure why they are called snowbirds. When clicked, these photos will open, full size, in a new window.

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22 comments:

  1. Two fantastic shots! I'm amazed you could find them amongst the branches.

    Does Peterson's have any info on ducks?

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  2. The are great shots. I remember the juncos from when we lived up north. The bird we have that is very like it is a phoebe. They are not very popular with car owners because they like to sit on the side view mirror and peck at their reflection in the glass, at the same time as making quite a mess.

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  3. If it's Wednesday already I am up past my bedtime--BB is waiting for me! AK

    Great Junco shot, juncos are so cool. Super!

    Thanks for reminding me about ABC Wednesdays and Wordless Wednesday etc. May not be able to participate tomorrow through, another busy day!

    Gail loves your critter pix and nature stuff. (ME TOO!)

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  4. Beautiful birds and great shots.
    Thanks for visiting my blog. When I saw the man in the water my first reaction was the same as yours. Jesus!
    MB

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  5. I have Never heard of this bird so thanks for the education. Nice shot so I can see the bird up close.

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  6. Fantastic photos that surely only a quick eye could catch amongst the branches.

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  7. very beautiful images, excellent catch.

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  8. Great pictures. We see them in the winter, but when I think about it we didn't see them this year.

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  9. Your amazing photos are always a delight.

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  10. Great shots of Juncos, Andre. And a fabulous N.

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  11. Nice bird photos ideal for N shots.

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  12. Great shot, beautiful shades of blue..
    Miss Yves

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  13. Juncos are such common birds all around us, it's nice to see one get a little prime time -:) Great photos today!

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  14. I believe your Juncos where here in Ohio this winter. I never saw so many of them. Both Slate and Dark-eyed.

    I like you shot.

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  15. Amazing photos and a great N post.

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  16. Great photo! I'm impressed he sat so still for you.

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  17. You did a good job of capturing these Juncos in their natural enviroment -- that makes them stand out in my mind.

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  18. How lucky you are to see such a beautiful bird! maybe they are called snow bird because of their beautiful white breast which makes them really stand out as a beauty!

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  19. This is a bird I have only come across by blogging... Always a pleasure to view them.

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