This little guy flew into our yard the other day. He spent about 20 minutes watching me watch him. I politely asked from whence he came and by what name he favors. He remained silent but focused and reticent till his departure. If anyone out there knows his family name, please let me know. I can't say that I've seen his kind before.
Monday, December 21, 2009
FLY INTO THE DANGER ZONE...
This little guy flew into our yard the other day. He spent about 20 minutes watching me watch him. I politely asked from whence he came and by what name he favors. He remained silent but focused and reticent till his departure. If anyone out there knows his family name, please let me know. I can't say that I've seen his kind before.
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It looks like an American Bittern and they are quite shy. But I don't know why he wouldn't converse with you. although it might have been the wisest thing he did. Bye Bye! MB
ReplyDeleteInteresting creature, but I am sbsolutely ignorant of these things! I'll be back later to read the answer...
ReplyDeleteI like it when you say, "watching me watch him". Please do a a body search on him, maybe you can find an ID chip that will tell a lot of info. Have a Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteHis beak makes him look like a shorebird. How big was he? A sandpiper, maybe? (Also, juveniles of many bird species have different markings than their adult versions).
ReplyDeleteI wish I could help, but I'm not good with birds names! :)But I love birds!
ReplyDeleteBut, he is cute and easygoing.I think he enjoyed to pose for your camera!20 minutes!!!!
Great shot!
Hugs
Léia
He looks a little different.
ReplyDeleteClose encounters of the wild kind.
ReplyDeleteI'd just call him Birdy, Man!
ReplyDeleteUp here there are birds that sort of look like him but their feathers are more iridescent ... I give up
ReplyDeleteI just read your comment on Birdman's blog about the best thing about winter is that it's followed by spring. You are soooooo right....however...I see now that you are in Florida.....so....never mind!!
ReplyDeleteI'm going with sand piper as well. Ask Abe Lincoln, he's the pro!
ReplyDeleteAnd here he hung around trying to learn YOUR family name. He must think you're quite stuck-up and uncommunicative.
ReplyDeleteHe is a fine looking creature...so proud and determined.
Cheeky devil. I like a bird with attitude.
ReplyDeleteHe's too intent on finding the worms you mention to be conversant...He's got to store up energy to get through the winter, even if he is in Florida.
ReplyDeleteWhat a long, long beak! Beautiful camouflage too. I hope he found his family.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cutie, nice capture--he does look like a shorebird, juvenile, prolly.
ReplyDeleteMaybe he'll be back once he has considered how he wants to answer you.
ReplyDelete:) that's a cute one.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
Cheers and regards.
I hope he found some food. He looks similar to the Bush Stone Curlew (Burhinus grallarius) which is endemic to Australia but his beak is more elongated. Could it be a Bush thick-knee?
ReplyDeleteCheers.
Melbourne Daily Photo
a yardbird?
ReplyDeleteHe has a nice beak. Love the tilt of his head. He's eyeing you!
ReplyDeleteI have no idea, but he is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYou know, this AB (Sml City Scn is definitedly right)knew he was blending into the background! What a clever fellow.
ReplyDelete"The American Bittern is more often heard than seen, with its loud booming cry heard for long distances late in the evening and at night. They inhabit large, vegetated wetland areas, usually slipping through the vegetation unseen. If startled, it will stand motionless with its head pointed upward, using its striped underparts to blend into the vegetation."