Welcome to the world, Juvenile Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis) Wilson, NC #bird #birdphotography #mybirdshots mybirdshots.pixels.com

Brown Thrasher (Toxostoma rufum) foraging. They blend in with the forested floor. Wilson, NC #bird #birdphotography #mybirdshots mybirdshots.pixels.com

There were at least four of these beauties dancing along the tree tops, but only one came down to check me out as it serenaded me. Such a beautiful bird! Yellow-throated Vireo (Vireo flavifrons). Wilson, NC #bird #birdphotography #mybirdshots mybirdshots.pixels.com

This beautiful male Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) gave me the perfect pose with a beautiful background. Wilson, NC #bird #birdphotography #mybirdshots mybirdshots.pixels.com

Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularius) strolling through the marsh. Wilson, NC #bird #birdphotography #mybirdshots mybirdshots.pixels.com

** Warning -possible disturbing photo ** Purple Martins (Progne subis) seem to be docile birds, but come nesting/mating time, things can get ugly very quickly. The battle for nesting box supremacy on is display here. Wilson, NC #bird #birdphotography #mybirdshots mybirdshots.pixels.com

Orchard Oriole (Icterus spurius) singing its heart out. I truly love Spring. Wilson, NC #bird #birdphotography #mybirdshots mybirdshots.pixels.com

As a general rule, I like to photograph birds in their native environment; not manmade. It has only taken 2 years to finally get a picture of the magnificent Red-shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus). Wilson, NC #bird #birdphotography #mybirdshots mybirdshots.pixels.com

Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) resting in the calm waters. Wilson, NC #bird #birdphotography #mybirdshots mybirdshots.pixels.com

I’m so grateful I was able to capture this sweet moment of a male Downy Woodpecker (Dryobates pubescens) feeding a young one. This is my oasis in a noisy world. Wilson, NC #bird #birdphotography #mybirdshots mybirdshots.pixels.com

How fortuitous this morning while walking on the trail, this bird just flew in front of me and posed. I was able to snap off a bunch of photos. Stunning Blue Grosbeak (Passerina caerulea). I forgot to mention that it’s a lifer for me. Wilson, NC #bird #birdphotography #mybirdshots

The Red-Winged Blackbirds and Common Grackles (Quiscalus quiscula) were battling each other for this spot on the tree. This round, the Grackle won. Wilson, NC #bird #birdphotography #mybirdshots mybirdshots.pixels.com

Along with their sweet singing, White-throated Sparrows (Zonotrichia albicollis) perform pre-migration rituals to attract others to fly with them as they journey back north. Wilson, NC #bird #birdphotography #mybirdshots mybirdshots.pixels.com

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Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus) popping about from tree to tree. Wilson, NC #bird #birdphotography #mybirdshots mybirdshots.pixels.com

The songs of Spring continue. Among the chorus, you will hear one; perhaps two tones of the little Tufted Titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor). Springtime is magical. Wilson, NC #bird #birdphotography #mybirdshots mybirdshots.pixels.com

Morning calisthenics. Strrrrrretch those tail feathers. Yellow-rumped Warbler (Setophaga coronata) Wilson, NC #bird #birdphotography #mybirdshots mybirdshots.pixels.com

I love watching the aerobatic shows these tiny little tree-clingers put on. They are so fun to watch. Brown-headed Nuthatch (Sitta pusilla) Wilson, NC #bird #birdphotography #mybirdshots mybirdshots.pixels.com

This beautiful little Eastern Phoebe (Sayornis phoebe) is basking in the Spring sunshine. Wilson, NC #bird #birdphotography #mybirdshots mybirdshots.pixels.com

The highlight of the outing was this Muskrat too busy eating to be bothered by me. Wilson, NC #mammal #muskrat #myothershots

The Purple Martins have returned again. It’s fun to watch their flying and interactions. Wilson, NC #bird #birdphotography #mybirdshots mybirdshots.pixels.com

This beautiful bird flew into the path in front of me, allowing me to get some shots off before it flew off into the safety of the deep foliage. Hermit Thrush (Catharus guttatus) Wilson, NC #bird #birdphotography #mybirdshots mybirdshots.pixels.com

They say that these Chipping Sparrows (Spizella passerina) are year-round residents, but I’ve only seen them in the Spring/Summer/Fall months. It is singing for a prospective mate. Wilson, NC #bird #birdphotography #mybirdshots mybirdshots.pixels.com

Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis) peering over his shoulder. Wilson, NC #bird #birdphotography #mybirdshots mybirdshots.pixels.com

These gorgeous winter beauties will soon be migrating back North for the Summer. White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis). Wilson, NC #bird #birdphotography #mybirdshots mybirdshots.pixels.com

Female Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) minding her own business while two males were calling. She didn’t seem interested. Wilson, NC #bird #birdphotography #mybirdshots mybirdshots.pixels.com

Another “I didn’t know” series. I’ve seen and photographed Wilson’s Snipes (Gallinago delicata) before. I always thought they were skittish loner birds. Imagine my surprise when I happened upon 36 of these foraging. Wilson, NC #bird #birdphotography #mybirdshots mybirdshots.pixels.com

‘Tis the season for these sandpipers to nest down and bring the next generation of Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus). They build nests in the most open spots and when intruders (including humans) get too close, they will fake an injury to sway us away from the nest. #bird #birdphotography #mybirdshots

A beautiful little Ruby-crowned Kinglet (Corthylio calendula) captured before it flitted off to another branch, another tree. Wilson, NC #bird #birdphotography #mybirdshots mybirdshots.pixels.com

I heard what I thought was a Northern Mockingbird, but was “today years old” when, instead I saw a Brown Thrasher (Toxostoma rufum) singing its heart out. I didn’t know they had a similar song as the Mockingbird. Wilson, NC #bird #birdphotography #mybirdshots mybirdshots.pixels.com