Great Blue Heron? Not a bird person, just sharing my video.

The photo was taken at Yellowstone national park

I think it’s a red tailed hawk? But ChatGPT says Golden Eagle and Grok says Harris’s Hawk?

I painted this bird a long time ago cuz I loved the colours on it. It's an oil painting

Port Clinton City Beach. Lake Erie.

Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, BC

Port Clinton City Beach. Lake Erie.

I know they’re common but I don’t think I’ve ever seen one in my life. Lost Lagoon, Vancouver, BC, Canada.

I have photo proof! Robots are taking over.

Black throated green warbler in Central Park on Saturday!

Unfortunately all I had was my phone, hope maybe it’s clear enough to surmise one way or another.

I was focusing on the one in the centre toward the front of the group at the time but honestly some of the ones around it look similarly suspect to me.

And a teenie tiny woodpecker!

These were all taken at Lake Opechee in Laconia New Hampshire.

Added some more to this wall, trying to narrow down 4 more to paint for this series!

We move on to the spectacular Manu Birds Sanctuary, in the Rocotal sector of Manu Road. Here in August, the Chestnut-breasted Coronet rules the roost! As its eBird description points out, this hummingbird is quite belligerent, chasing away the many other hummingbird species found here whenever it gets the chance.

The second photo really caught my attention. I was trying to capture the rain, but ended up with something that looks more like a watercolor painting than a photograph!

🇬🇧 Chestnut-breasted Coronet
🔬 Boissonneaua matthewsii
🇪🇸 Colibrí de Pecho Castaño
🗺️ Manu Birds Sanctuary, Manu Road, Cusco, Peru
🗓️ August 2026

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I just wanted to share an unexpected experience i had recently in Deluth.

I’ve been birding for almost a year now and have just over 150 lifers. Fortunately, I get to travel somewhat frequently, which has led to a lot of fun experiences and some pretty cool birds.

Visiting Hawk Ridge during migration might be one of my favorite experiences so far. I was in the area this past week and found a flyer for hawk ridge in a rest stop. Didn't know that was a thing but had to go.

Soooo many raptors, Bald Eagles, Sharp-shinned, Red-tailed, and Cooper’s Hawks galore. I didn’t get to stay very long, I was hoping to see a Goshawk but no dice this time.

However, I did get to hold and relase a sharp-shinned hawk that was caught and banded.

Anyways I simply wanted to share this experience. 10 for 10 for me and I will be going back. Is there any other places out there like this that I should add to my list?

Hey y'all! I'm in Marshall County, North Alabama and just got an Eastern Meadowlark on a Merlin recording ID today. Super excited because it's a new one for me! 🤩

Merlin flagged it as unlikely for my area, which confused me since the year round range map shows the entire state of Alabama as covered habitat. I'm in a more wooded/suburban area near the Tennessee River valley. The maps on Merlin can be confusing to me for some reason. Has anyone in North Alabama had Eastern Meadowlark sightings recently to confirm? Would love to hear your thoughts! I added my recording, although I do apologize for the terrible audio quality! 😭💛

Woah, people didn't like this one... I'm sorry! I'll be more educated next time. :'(

Mindo Ecuador 📍