Once when I was out for a walk, I saw numerous of these little Kinglets on the path before me, darting about like tiny gold-green imps with a mission. I wasn`t aware they had red crests that become visible when excited. Click for a larger image.
Monday, October 18, 2010
I was so excited!
Yesterday, a flickering motion in the front window box caught my attention. The cutest little bird with a red crest was flitting amongst the Heuchera leaves near the window. I picked up my camera and cautiously approached. It was difficult to get some decent shots from the inside since it was bright outside, making a glare on the window, but I did manage a few! This is a Ruby-crowned Kinglet, with other links here and here.
Once when I was out for a walk, I saw numerous of these little Kinglets on the path before me, darting about like tiny gold-green imps with a mission. I wasn`t aware they had red crests that become visible when excited. Click for a larger image.
Once when I was out for a walk, I saw numerous of these little Kinglets on the path before me, darting about like tiny gold-green imps with a mission. I wasn`t aware they had red crests that become visible when excited. Click for a larger image.
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Hi Glo, I have Heucheras and would be delighted if they attracted a beautiful little bird like that but somehow I don't think so :) What a pretty little creature it is!
ReplyDeleteThe video of the Bald Eagle on the previous post was wonderful too, you really do live in an amazing place :)
Hi ShySongbird ~ I was wondering, perhaps, if it saw its reflection in the window and was reacting to that. It is very cute, isn't it!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you liked the bald eagle video ~ I'm sorry I haven't got a telescopic lens to get closer shots, however it gives some idea of their flight patterns. Yes, I do indeed live in a lovely area, thanks, and appreciate those who visit to check out my photos :)
what a wonderful surprise to spy this little guy right outside your window! he's beautiful!!! :))))
ReplyDeleteHi Lori ~ lovely to see you here :) Yes, it was a total surprise and delight to see the sweet red-topped fellow at my front window.
ReplyDeleteLucky you, I'm not surprised that seeing the bird with his red crown like that exited you in view of what the links say about it! Flighty xx
ReplyDeleteHi Flighty ~ Yes, I was also pleased that I was able to get a picture or two with his red crown because the camera kept focusing on everything else but the bird! I enjoyed learning more about the kinglets and now I'm watching for them each day.
ReplyDeleteA great capture Glo especially managing to photo the red crown.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty! And right out your window.
ReplyDeleteHi John ~ Thanks :) It was a wonderful surprise to see the little fellow and its red crest and I was happy that some of the photos were not too bad. I saw him again yesterday with his little red crest, but he was too quick for a photo. I was just happy he was still around.
ReplyDeleteHi Nikki ~ Yes, it's he cute? I was thrilled to see it peaking in the front window ~ red crest and all!