2021-04-11 SPI: New Actors and Familiar Faces Join the Show
27 Photos
Baltimore Oriole(Icterus galbula) |
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Description: This bird was the first of its kind this spring to pay us a visit here. Sunday was a day when the birds and then birders increased their respective presence on South Padre Island. Both are to be expected as spring migration steps up the bird numbers moving through on their way north. |
Date Taken: 2021:04:11 9:42 |
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Location:
Convention Center |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/1000 |
File Name: BaltimoreOriole_D5X3955-SPI_ConventionCtr |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Black-and-White Warbler(Mniotilta varia) |
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Description: Black-and-White Warblers have been here all winter, but by now migrants are showing up as well. Sunday was a day when the birds and then birders increased their respective presence on South Padre Island. Both are to be expected as spring migration steps up the bird numbers moving through on their way north. |
Date Taken: 2021:04:11 10:09 |
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Location:
Convention Center |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/500 |
File Name: BlackAndWhiteWarbler_D5X4037-SPI_ConventionCtr |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Black-Throated Green Warbler(Setophaga virens) |
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Description: Here is another bird I met for the first time at the Convention Centre. The list just keeps getting longer. Sunday was a day when the birds and then birders increased their respective presence on South Padre Island. Both are to be expected as spring migration steps up the bird numbers moving through on their way north. |
Date Taken: 2021:04:11 9:32 |
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Location:
Convention Center |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/1000 |
File Name: BlackThroatedGreenWarbler_D5X3767-SPI_ConventionCtr |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Black-Throated Green Warbler(Setophaga virens) |
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Description: Here is another bird I met for the first time at the Convention Centre. The list just keeps getting longer. Sunday was a day when the birds and then birders increased their respective presence on South Padre Island. Both are to be expected as spring migration steps up the bird numbers moving through on their way north. |
Date Taken: 2021:04:11 9:35 |
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Location:
Convention Center |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/2000 |
File Name: BlackThroatedGreenWarbler_D5X3809-SPI_ConventionCtr |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Black-Throated Green Warbler(Setophaga virens) |
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Description: Here is another bird I met for the first time at the Convention Centre. The list just keeps getting longer. Sunday was a day when the birds and then birders increased their respective presence on South Padre Island. Both are to be expected as spring migration steps up the bird numbers moving through on their way north. |
Date Taken: 2021:04:11 9:37 |
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Location:
Convention Center |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/1000 |
File Name: BlackThroatedGreenWarbler_D5X3858-SPI_ConventionCtr |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Black-Throated Green Warbler(Setophaga virens) |
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Description: Here is another bird I met for the first time at the Convention Centre. The list just keeps getting longer. Sunday was a day when the birds and then birders increased their respective presence on South Padre Island. Both are to be expected as spring migration steps up the bird numbers moving through on their way north. |
Date Taken: 2021:04:11 9:38 |
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Location:
Convention Center |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/2000 |
File Name: BlackThroatedGreenWarbler_D5X3886-SPI_ConventionCtr |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Black-Throated Green Warbler(Setophaga virens) |
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Description: Here is another bird I met for the first time at the Convention Centre. The list just keeps getting longer. Sunday was a day when the birds and then birders increased their respective presence on South Padre Island. Both are to be expected as spring migration steps up the bird numbers moving through on their way north. |
Date Taken: 2021:04:11 9:40 |
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Location:
Convention Center |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/1000 |
File Name: BlackThroatedGreenWarbler_D5X3922-SPI_ConventionCtr |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Black-Throated Green Warbler(Setophaga virens) |
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Description: Here is another bird I met for the first time at the Convention Centre. The list just keeps getting longer. Sunday was a day when the birds and then birders increased their respective presence on South Padre Island. Both are to be expected as spring migration steps up the bird numbers moving through on their way north. |
Date Taken: 2021:04:11 9:43 |
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Location:
Convention Center |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/2000 |
File Name: BlackThroatedGreenWarbler_D5X3976-SPI_ConventionCtr |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Great Blue Heron(Ardea herodias) |
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Description: Flying over Laguna Madre. Sunday was a day when the birds and then birders increased their respective presence on South Padre Island. Both are to be expected as spring migration steps up the bird numbers moving through on their way north. |
Date Taken: 2021:04:11 11:50 |
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Location:
Convention Center |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/8000 |
File Name: GreatBlueHeron_D5X4307-SPI_ConventionCtr |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Hooded Warbler(Setophaga citrina) |
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Description: Hooded Warblers are fast becoming my favorite SPI bird. Sunday was a day when the birds and then birders increased their respective presence on South Padre Island. Both are to be expected as spring migration steps up the bird numbers moving through on their way north. |
Date Taken: 2021:04:11 10:11 |
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Location:
Convention Center |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/250 |
File Name: HoodedWarbler_D5X4064-SPI_ConventionCtr |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Indigo Bunting(Passerina cyanea) |
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Description: Indigo Buntings have had a presence here for over a week now. Sunday was a day when the birds and then birders increased their respective presence on South Padre Island. Both are to be expected as spring migration steps up the bird numbers moving through on their way north. |
Date Taken: 2021:04:11 10:37 |
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Location:
Convention Center |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/4000 |
File Name: IndigoBunting_D5X4165-SPI_ConventionCtr |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Indigo Bunting(Passerina cyanea) |
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Description: Getting the subject's identity while taking its picture can be a challenge. This Indigo Bunting looked like a finch to me while I was struggling to get an image while it darted in and out of view. Sunday was a day when the birds and then birders increased their respective presence on South Padre Island. Both are to be expected as spring migration steps up the bird numbers moving through on their way north. |
Date Taken: 2021:04:11 10:42 |
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Location:
Convention Center |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: IndigoBunting_D5X4176-SPI_ConventionCtr |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Indigo Bunting(Passerina cyanea) |
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Description: Indigo Buntings have had a presence here for over a week now. Sunday was a day when the birds and then birders increased their respective presence on South Padre Island. Both are to be expected as spring migration steps up the bird numbers moving through on their way north. |
Date Taken: 2021:04:11 11:21 |
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Location:
Convention Center |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: IndigoBunting_D5X4259-SPI_ConventionCtr |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Indigo Bunting(Passerina cyanea) |
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Description: Indigo Buntings have had a presence here for over a week now. Sunday was a day when the birds and then birders increased their respective presence on South Padre Island. Both are to be expected as spring migration steps up the bird numbers moving through on their way north. |
Date Taken: 2021:04:11 11:23 |
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Location:
Convention Center |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: IndigoBunting_D5X4266-SPI_ConventionCtr |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Lincoln's Sparrow(Melospiza lincolnii) |
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Description: Soon these Lincoln’s Sparrows will leave Texas and travel as far as Canada and Alaska. Sunday was a day when the birds and then birders increased their respective presence on South Padre Island. Both are to be expected as spring migration steps up the bird numbers moving through on their way north. |
Date Taken: 2021:04:11 9:00 |
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Location:
Sheepshead Bird Sanctuary |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: LincolnsSparrow_D5X3744-SheepsHead |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Little Blue Heron(Egretta caerulea) |
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Description: This Little Blue Heron shows a preference for the tall grasses in the marsh. Sunday was a day when the birds and then birders increased their respective presence on South Padre Island. Both are to be expected as spring migration steps up the bird numbers moving through on their way north. |
Date Taken: 2021:04:11 12:05 |
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Location:
Convention Center |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/2000 |
File Name: LittleBlueHeron_D5X4339-SPI_ConventionCtr |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Nashville Warbler(Leiothlypis ruficapilla) |
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Description: I found Nashville Warblers at both Sheepshead and the Convention Center. Sunday was a day when the birds and then birders increased their respective presence on South Padre Island. Both are to be expected as spring migration steps up the bird numbers moving through on their way north. |
Date Taken: 2021:04:11 9:00 |
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Location:
Sheepshead Bird Sanctuary |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: NashvilleWarbler_D5X3752-SheepsHead |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Nashville Warbler(Leiothlypis ruficapilla) |
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Description: I found Nashville Warblers at both Sheepshead and the Convention Center. Sunday was a day when the birds and then birders increased their respective presence on South Padre Island. Both are to be expected as spring migration steps up the bird numbers moving through on their way north. |
Date Taken: 2021:04:11 10:36 |
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Location:
Convention Center |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/1000 |
File Name: NashvilleWarbler_D5X4143-SPI_ConventionCtr |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Nashville Warbler(Leiothlypis ruficapilla) |
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Description: I found Nashville Warblers at both Sheepshead and the Convention Center. Sunday was a day when the birds and then birders increased their respective presence on South Padre Island. Both are to be expected as spring migration steps up the bird numbers moving through on their way north. |
Date Taken: 2021:04:11 11:12 |
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Location:
Convention Center |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: NashvilleWarbler_D5X4242-SPI_ConventionCtr |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Northern Parula(Setophaga americana) |
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Description: Northern Parulas are not hard to find in south Texas, yet it is still a pleasure to see them. Sunday was a day when the birds and then birders increased their respective presence on South Padre Island. Both are to be expected as spring migration steps up the bird numbers moving through on their way north. |
Date Taken: 2021:04:11 10:32 |
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Location:
Convention Center |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/500 |
File Name: NorthernParula_D5X4133-SPI_ConventionCtr |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Northern Parula(Setophaga americana) |
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Description: Northern Parulas are not hard to find in south Texas, yet it is still a pleasure to see them. Sunday was a day when the birds and then birders increased their respective presence on South Padre Island. Both are to be expected as spring migration steps up the bird numbers moving through on their way north. |
Date Taken: 2021:04:11 10:32 |
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Location:
Convention Center |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/500 |
File Name: NorthernParula_D5X4136-SPI_ConventionCtr |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Red-Eyed Vireo(Vireo olivaceus) |
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Description: These poor images were all this vireo would offer me. Sunday was a day when the birds and then birders increased their respective presence on South Padre Island. Both are to be expected as spring migration steps up the bird numbers moving through on their way north. |
Date Taken: 2021:04:11 11:04 |
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Location:
Convention Center |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: RedEyedVireo_D5X4232-SPI_ConventionCtr |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Red-Eyed Vireo(Vireo olivaceus) |
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Description: These poor images were all this vireo would offer me. Sunday was a day when the birds and then birders increased their respective presence on South Padre Island. Both are to be expected as spring migration steps up the bird numbers moving through on their way north. |
Date Taken: 2021:04:11 11:06 |
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Location:
Convention Center |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/4000 |
File Name: RedEyedVireo_D5X4237-SPI_ConventionCtr |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Summer Tanager(Piranga rubra) |
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Description: Immature male Summer Tanagers have an interesting blotchy coat. Sunday was a day when the birds and then birders increased their respective presence on South Padre Island. Both are to be expected as spring migration steps up the bird numbers moving through on their way north. |
Date Taken: 2021:04:11 11:02 |
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Location:
Convention Center |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/1000 |
File Name: SummerTanager_D5X4191-SPI_ConventionCtr |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Summer Tanager(Piranga rubra) |
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Description: Immature male Summer Tanagers have an interesting blotchy coat. Sunday was a day when the birds and then birders increased their respective presence on South Padre Island. Both are to be expected as spring migration steps up the bird numbers moving through on their way north. |
Date Taken: 2021:04:11 11:02 |
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Location:
Convention Center |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/1000 |
File Name: SummerTanager_D5X4205-SPI_ConventionCtr |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Yellow-Breasted Chat(Icteria virens) |
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Description: This image of the chat lacks panache and is here for ID purposes only. Sunday was a day when the birds and then birders increased their respective presence on South Padre Island. Both are to be expected as spring migration steps up the bird numbers moving through on their way north. |
Date Taken: 2021:04:11 8:59 |
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Location:
Sheepshead Bird Sanctuary |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: YellowBreastedChatr_D5X3738-SheepsHead |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Yellow-Rumped Warbler(Setophaga coronata coronata) |
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Description: Soon these Myrtle Warblers will be leaving Texas. Sunday was a day when the birds and then birders increased their respective presence on South Padre Island. Both are to be expected as spring migration steps up the bird numbers moving through on their way north. |
Date Taken: 2021:04:11 8:54 |
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Location:
Sheepshead Bird Sanctuary |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: YellowRumpedWarbler_D5X3733-SheepsHead |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
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