Domincan Republic birds

I Might Look Like I’m Doing Nothing, But In My Head I’m Quite Busy.

July 18, 2023 — 10 Comments

F/7.1, 1/200, ISO 150.

Green Heron

Why did the dog sit in the shade?

Because he didn’t want to be a hot dog!

Interesting Fact:  The male begins building the nest before pairing up to breed, but afterward passes off most of the construction to his mate. As the male gathers long, thin sticks, the female shapes them into a nest 8–12 inches across, with a shallow depression averaging less than 2 inches deep. The nest varies from solid to flimsy, and has no lining. ( https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Green_Heron/lifehistory )

 

Making A Big Splash Today!

July 4, 2023 — 12 Comments

Happy 4th of July Everyone!

F/8.0, 1/250, ISO 160.

White-Cheeked Pintail

Did you hear about the painter who was hospitalized?

Reports say it was due to too many strokes.

Interesting Fact: It is popular in wildfowl collections, and escapees are frequently seen in a semi-wild condition in Europe. A leucistic (whitish) variant is known in aviculture as the Silver Bahama pintail. ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White-cheeked_pintail )

You Turn My World Upside Down

June 30, 2023 — 12 Comments

F/6.3, 1/60, ISO 640.

Hispaniolan Amazon Parrots

What’s the difference between a gamer and the calendar?

A calendar has dates.

Interesting Fact: These parrots create nests in tree cavities, the clutch ranges from 2 to 4 eggs maximum, the eggs hatch in about a 30 days and chicks usually fledge at 10 to 12 weeks of age. However people often remove the newborns from the tree cavities and destroy the nest that have been reused over the years and afterwards priving the parrot from reproducing. ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hispaniolan_amazon )

I’ll Eat You Up I Love You So!

June 28, 2023 — 4 Comments

F/9.0, 1/320, ISO 500.

Bananaquit

What did the guitar say to the guitarist?

Pick on someone your own size!

Interesting Fact: Bananaquits build nests with side entrance holes. Several nests may be built, with some used only as sleeping quarters. ( http://identify.whatbird.com/obj/1014/overview/Bananaquit.aspx )

Just The Two Of Us!

June 27, 2023 — 9 Comments

F/11.0, 1/500, ISO 320.

Mourning Dove

Two girlfriends are chatting:

My ex-husband was very responsible.

If anything went wrong, he was usually responsible for it.

Interesting Fact: The Mourning Dove is the most widespread and abundant game bird in North America. Every year hunters harvest more than 20 million, but the Mourning Dove remains one of our most abundant birds with a U.S. population estimated at 350 million. ( https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Mourning_Dove/ )

 

Funny How Everything Goes Your Way When You Stop Giving A F*ck!

June 26, 2023 — 10 Comments

F/6.3, 1/160, ISO 125.

Tricolored Heron

Where do sheep go for summer vacation?

The Baa-hamas

Interesting Fact: Angsty teenagers aren’t just a human phenomenon. As Tricolored Herons get older they often lunge and snap at their parents when they arrive at the nest with food. To appease the youngsters, parents greet them with bows.  ( https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Tricolored_Heron/overview )  

Don’t Turn Around Just Walk Away!

June 25, 2023 — 12 Comments

F/9.0, 1/320, ISO 160.

White-Cheeked Pintail

Why didn’t the elephant pack a suitcase for summer vacation?

Because he uses a trunk.

Interesting Fact: Like many southern ducks, the sexes are similar. It is mainly brown with white cheeks and a red-based grey bill (young birds lack the pink). It cannot be confused with any other duck in its range. ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White-cheeked_pintail )

Life Is Good Take It Slow

June 24, 2023 — 17 Comments

F/7.1, 1/200, ISO 200.

Hispaniolan slider

What do sheep do on nice summer days?

Go to a baa-baa-cue.

Interesting Fact: Unlike red-eared sliders, they do not have red patches on their heads. They have distinct light and dark stripes on their necks, feet, and tails. The tops of their shells are brown and the bottoms are yellow. ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hispaniolan_slider )

Be A Flamingo In A Flock Of Pigeons!

June 23, 2023 — 12 Comments

F/7.1, 1/160, ISO 320.

American Flamingo

Why don’t basketball players go away for summer vacation?

They’re afraid they might get called for traveling

Interesting Fact: The American Flamingo is the most widespread species of the flamingo family. It is the state bird of Gujarat, India. ( http://identify.whatbird.com/obj/940/overview/American_Flamingo.aspx )

Life Is More Fun When You Open Your Mouth!

June 14, 2023 — 3 Comments

F/7.1, 1/200, ISO 250.

Green Heron

Why can’t you hear a pterodactyl in the bathroom?

Because it has a silent pee.

Interesting Fact: The male selects a secluded site within his territory, usually in a large fork of a tree or bush, with overhanging branches to conceal the nest. Green Herons use many plant species as nest sites pines, oaks, willows, box elder, cedar, honey locust, hickory, sassafrass, and mangroves. The nest is usually on or over the water, but may be up to a half-mile away. It may be anywhere from ground level to 30 feet off the ground (occasionally higher). ( https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Green_Heron/lifehistory )