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  1. Ovenbird

    Ovenbird

    This terrestrial warbler allowed close approach as it walked on the ground among the dead leaves. They are fairly common along the Texas Coast during migration. They typically bob their heads and raise their tail as they strut on the ground. This is presumably the widespread eastern subspecies...
  2. Ovenbird

    Ovenbird

    An early Fall migrant in New Jersey starting in August with peak numbers in early and mid September. This one was an unusually late straggler. A terrestrial warbler that walks among the dead leaves, they typically bob their heads and cock their tail as they strut on the ground. This is...
  3. I wish they radiated heat :)

    I wish they radiated heat :)

    The Ovenbird gets its name from its unique nest, which looks like a domed oven.
  4. A bit closer

    A bit closer

    Ovenbird. I've still got one more so be patient with me please ;) The Ovenbird gets its name from its unique nest, which looks like a domed oven.
  5. Look what stopped by

    Look what stopped by

    Ovenbird. The Ovenbird gets its name from its unique nest, which looks like a domed oven. Be prepared cause I got a few good shots of it's visit :)
  6. Ovenbird

    Ovenbird

    This terrestrial warbler allowed close approach as it walked on the ground among the dead leaves. They are fairly common along the Texas Coast during migration. This is presumably the widespread eastern subspecies "S. a. aurocapilla" which has a greener back.
  7. Ovenbird

    Ovenbird

    Small mostly ground-roaming bird in shady forests, hunting for bugs in the leaves...they build little dome-shaped nests of leaves and twigs on the forest floor, which gave them their name
  8. Still around

    Still around

    I'm surprised it's still here but happy about it ;)
  9. Another rarity for me ;)

    Another rarity for me ;)

    Always happy when one stops by ;)
  10. Ovenbird

    Ovenbird

    Here's another one I forgot about. From 2016. An Ovenbird. Hear these guys all the time but rarely see them.
  11. I love migration

    I love migration

  12. First of the Season

    First of the Season

    Always happy to see these little guys/gals
  13. Another that weathered the hurricane

    Another that weathered the hurricane

  14. Ovenbird

    Ovenbird

    Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapilla) Lafittes Cove Nature Preserve situated in Lafittes Cove Subdivision, southwest of Galveston, Galveston County, Texas, USA. Secondary coastal thicket with man-made ponds and small patches of remnant coastal prairie on a barrier Island at 1 m (3.3 ft) elevation.
  15. Ovenbird

    Ovenbird

    Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapilla) Lafittes Cove Nature Preserve situated in Lafittes Cove Subdivision, southwest of Galveston, Galveston County, Texas, USA. Secondary coastal thicket with man-made ponds and small patches of remnant coastal prairie on a barrier Island at 1 m (3.3 ft) elevation.
  16. Ovenbird

    Ovenbird

    Another forest dwelling bird that seems to have taken up in our yard. This little Warbler struts and scratches around the yard like a little chicken. They are so cool to watch go about their way. Normally, they stay close to cover, but this one likes to come out into the yard and at times will...
  17. Ovenbird

    Ovenbird

    Always a pleasure when they come and visit me.
  18. Quite the surprise

    Quite the surprise

    Don't usually see these guys until the winter months so don't now what this visit is all about.
  19. Ovenbird

    Ovenbird

    Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapilla subsp. aurocapilla) Sexes similar. South Padre Island Convention Center, South Padre Island, Cameron County, Texas, USA. Barrier Island, small coastal woodland adjacent to Laguna Madre at ca. 2 m (6.6 ft) elevation.
  20. And another one

    And another one

    Don't usually see more than one once a season. Don't know if this is the same one or another one moving through
  21. Creeping out of the Muscadine

    Creeping out of the Muscadine

  22. Ovenbird

    Ovenbird

    I always wondered how this bird got its name.
  23. Ovenbird

    Ovenbird

    This warbler mostly feeds on the ground, it even looks like a thrush.
  24. Ovenbird

    Ovenbird

    Taken near the feeders and through the window.
  25. Slightly better setting

    Slightly better setting

    At creek's edge
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