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11/02/2021

10/19/2021

The cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) is the state bird of Ohio. It is well known for its rich, distinctive call. The cardinal's song is usually a repetition of short whistled phrases with some notes run together; for instance: What-cheer-cheer-cheer, or Who-it, who-it, who-it, or Birdy, birdy, birdy. There is also a sharp clink sound the bird makes as a call note. Cardinals can usually be found singing near the top of the tallest tree in their territory.

The male cardinal is an unmistakable brilliant red with black facial markings and a crested head. Females also have a head crest, but overall are duller in coloration. Female cardinals are a grayish, brown-red with true red only on their wings, tail, and crest. The red bill is also a distinguishing characteristic. As with many other species of birds, the muted appearance makes the female cardinal less conspicuous to predators when nesting.

Ohio Department of Natural Resources
https://ohiodnr.gov/wps/portal/gov/odnr/discover-and-learn/animals/birds/northern-cardinal
Ohio Department of Natural Resources

10/16/2021

Thirsty little guy!

10/15/2021

I was lucky to catch this one! The description of the call below is accurate!

Pileated Woodpecker; Dryocopus pileatus

By far our largest woodpecker, this crow-sized
bird is surprisingly secretive. A dweller of larger
forests and woodlots, most pileated woodpeckers
will be detected by their very loud, maniacal sounding
calls, which carry long distances. The
presence of these massive woodpeckers is often
obvious by their drillings; cavities are large and
oval in shape, and in areas where they have bored
into trees for food, the residual wood chips are
much larger than those left by other woodpeckers.

DIVISION OF WILDLIFE
O H I O D E P A R T M E N T O F N A T U R A L R E S O U R C E S

10/14/2021

Eastern Bluebird
Sialia sialis

Family: Thrushes
Habitat: Open country with scattered trees; farms, roadsides. Breeds in many kinds of semi-open habitats, including cut-over or burned areas, forest clearings, farm country, open pine woods; locally in suburbs where there are extensive lawns and good nest sites. Wanders to other habitats in winter.
This is the most widespread of the three bluebirds. Although it is mostly "eastern" in our area, its total range extends south to Nicaragua. A high percentage of Eastern Bluebirds in North America today nest in birdhouses put up especially for them along "bluebird trails." When they are not nesting, these birds roam the countryside in small flocks.

The National Audubon Society
https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/eastern-bluebird

10/10/2021

One of the loudest and most colorful birds of eastern back yards and woodlots, the Blue Jay is unmistakable. Intelligent and adaptable, it may feed on almost anything, and it is quick to take advantage of bird feeders. Besides their raucous jay! jay! calls, Blue Jays make a variety of musical sounds, and they can do a remarkable imitation of the scream of a Red-shouldered Hawk. Not always conspicuous, they slip furtively through the trees when tending their own nest or going to rob the nest of another bird.

Family: Crows, Magpies, Jays
Habitat: Oak and pine woods, suburban gardens, groves, towns. Breeds in deciduous or mixed woods, avoiding purely coniferous forest. May be in fairly low or scrubby forest in southern part of range. Favors habitat with many oak or beech trees. Often common in well-wooded suburbs or city parks.

The National Audubon Society
https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/blue-jay

10/10/2021

Little Miami Brewing Co. Always a great time and a great view.

10/06/2021

Backyard beauties!

10/05/2021

10/03/2021

Blue Jays, Southwest Ohio.