060522 Muskogee Edition, Birding Today

https://www.muskogeephoenix.com/news/birding-today-birds-sing-for-variety-of-reasons/article_845d5537-6b01-5da2-b5fb-322cf52cd1a4.html 

060422 SNP Edition, Life At Boomer Lake

https://www.stwnewspress.com/news/lifestyles/life-at-boomer-lake-why-are-some-birds-so-tough-to-spot/article_fc87c24a-e207-11ec-aa15-53815d965650.html 

060122 Young Bluebirds Make a Big Hit With Everyone

 052722                                                    Juvenile Eastern Bluebird

 It took weeks to get photos of the young bluebirds hatched at Heron Cove.  The first photo was taken of all three while they were together in one tree, then it became more and more difficult as they progressed high in sycamore trees eating insects.  The adult male was always there monitoring their progress, while we assume that the female is on more eggs.

Writer still has been unable to photograph all of them together, but the date given was the day that this photo finally happened.  Even though I could not get him in the picture, the father was close by as can he seen in the shot just below.                                 

                                                          Adult Male Eastern Bluebird

The proud father attending to his three juvenile birds.  Two winters ago, there was a freeze that lasted for quite some time that was responsible for the deaths of both bluebirds and Carolina Wrens.  The bluebirds have taken it upon themselves to increase their numbers, but the Carolina Wrens are few and far between.  There are other nesting wrens in several neighborhood locations.

053122                                               Juvenile Eastern Bluebird

In a more shaded area, this juvenile bluebird can be seen sporting its spots and its lack of the adult plumage.  Isn't it beautiful?

060122                                                 Male Northern Cardinal

This lovely cardinal was actually within the tangled trees and brush of Heron Cove.  Who thinks that there could easily be a nest in there?  One of the nest locations disappeared, as cleanup efforts were undertaken by the city and some valuable habitat was removed.  However, there is still plenty of habitat here and many birds are nesting this this wonderful area, including the Brown Thrasher, Warbling Vireo, Red-winged Blackbird, Mourning Dove, Green Heron, grackles,  Eastern Kingbird, and plenty of others. 

052822 SNP Edition, Life At Boomer Lake

https://www.stwnewspress.com/news/lifestyles/life-at-boomer-lake-a-few-more-rare-birds-stop-by/article_e01c36be-dd38-11ec-9b56-2778b907d128.html 

052622 Late May Rains Hold Up Some Migrants, But Not Others

 051722                                                      Eastern Wood-Pewee

Today the Least Flycatcher was heard, but this character popped out at the end of the trip.

052422                                                          Orchard Oriole

This Orchard Oriole was observed between raindrops on the second rainy day of four.

                                                    

                                                              Great Crested Flycatcher

A pair of these birds were observed looking for protein when the rain held off for a while.

052622                                                            Cliff Swallow

This was the snag that a two Cliff Swallows had an interest in, though many were scouring the area for gnats and other tiny insects.  They rarely perch as their feet are somewhat rudimentary since they spend so much time on the wing.  Writer also tried for shots yesterday, but it began to rain and that made me more interested in heading home. 

                                                                        Canada Goose

A pair of Canada Geese preferred this quiet wet part of The Lowlands in which to set up a respite.  Photo taken to show a little water depth.

052222 Chickasha Express-Star, Birding Today

https://www.chickashanews.com/community/birding-today-plains-area-a-buffer-zone-for-species-that-have-become-hybrids/article_950e7e27-9dd7-5f45-b6ad-eb46510d6cb1.html

052122 SNP Edition, Life At Boomer Lake

https://www.stwnewspress.com/news/lifestyles/life-at-boomer-lake-different-birds-may-require-different-methods-of-photography/article_7e5b5a1c-d7b2-11ec-913a-a71a5412b63e.html