F/6.3, 1/125, ISO 100.
Rufous Hummingbird
Why did they have to bury George Washington standing up?
Because he could never lie.
Interesting Fact: Rufous Hummingbirds, like most other hummingbirds, beat their wings extremely fast to be able to hover in place. The wingbeat frequency of Rufous Hummingbirds has been recorded at 52–62 wingbeats per second. ( https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Rufous_Hummingbird/lifehistory )
F/7.1, 1/200, ISO 250.
Greater Yellowlegs
A bear walks into a bar. He says, “I’ll have a gin… … … … … … … and tonic.”
The bartender says, “Sure, but what about the big pause?”
The bear says, “I was born with them.”
Interesting Fact: A common, tall, long-legged shorebird of freshwater ponds and tidal marshes, the Greater Yellowlegs frequently announces its presence by its piercing alarm calls. ( https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Greater_Yellowlegs/lifehistory )
F/11.0, 1/500, ISO 250.
Barn Swallow
Husband and Wife are having a conversation.
Wife: How many women have u slept with?
Husband: Only you darling, I was awake with the other women.
Interesting Fact: The Barn Swallow is the most abundant and widely distributed swallow species in the world. It breeds throughout the Northern Hemisphere and winters in much of the Southern Hemisphere. ( https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Barn_Swallow/lifehistory )
F/11.0, 1/500, ISO 250.
Tree Swallow
What kind of lights did Noah use on the Ark?
Flood lights!
Interesting Fact: Tree Swallows have helped researchers make major advances in several branches of ecology, and they are among the best-studied bird species in North America. Still, we know little about their lives during migration and winter. ( https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Tree_Swallow/lifehistory )
F/13.0, 1/640, ISO 320.
Barn Swallow
Why did the computer break up with the internet?
There was no “Connection”.
Interesting Fact: Long-distance migrant. Barn Swallows fly from North American breeding grounds to wintering areas in Central and South America. Southbound fall migration may begin by late June in Florida or early July in Massachusetts. They return as early as late January in southern California to mid-May at Alaskan breeding sites. ( https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Barn_Swallow/lifehistory )
F/8.0, 1/250, ISO 250.
Tree Swallow
Nurse: “The invisible man is here for his appointment.”
Doctor: “Tell him I’m sorry I can’t see him right now.”
Interesting Fact: Tree Swallows nest in natural cavities of standing dead trees, old woodpecker cavities, or nest boxes. On occasion they nest in hollow stumps, building eaves, Wood Duck nest boxes, holes in the ground, old Cliff Swallow burrows, or other unconventional sites. ( https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Tree_Swallow/lifehistory )
F/6.3, 1/60, ISO 500.
Ovenbird
Why did the apple run away?
Because the banana split!
Interesting Fact: The Ovenbird gets its name from its covered nest. The dome and side entrance make it resemble a Dutch oven. ( https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Ovenbird/overview )
F/7.1, 1/200, ISO 500.
Yellow Warbler
What did the judge say when a skunk walked into the courtroom?
“Odor in the court!”
Interesting Fact: Yellow Warblers build their nests in the vertical fork of a bush or small tree such as willow, hawthorn, raspberry, white cedar, dogwood, and honeysuckle. The nest is typically within about 10 feet of the ground but occasionally up to about 40 feet. ( https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Yellow_Warbler/lifehistory )
F/10.0, 1/400, ISO 250.
Greater Yellowlegs
Ghosts are hard to impress.
They boo everything.
Interesting Fact: Their breeding habitat is bogs and marshes in the boreal forest region of Canada and Alaska. They nest on the ground, usually in well-hidden locations near water. The three to four eggs average 50 mm (2.0 in) in length and 33 mm (1.3 in) in breadth and weigh about 28 g (0.99 oz). The incubation period is 23 days. The young leave the nest within 24 hours of hatching and then leave the vicinity of the nest within two days.( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greater_yellowlegs )
F/11.0, 1/500, ISO 250.
Tree Swallows
What do you call a guy who never farts in public?
A private tutor.
Interesting Fact: Tree Swallows have helped researchers make major advances in several branches of ecology, and they are among the best-studied bird species in North America. Still, we know little about their lives during migration and winter. ( https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Tree_Swallow/lifehistory )
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