Last week I shared a goose
from Cerritos Regional Park …
from Cerritos Regional Park …
… and today I share some interesting bird activity.
occasionally
these pigeons took flight ‘en masse’
in sweeping circles
these pigeons took flight ‘en masse’
in sweeping circles
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and for others participating in (Almost) Wordless Wednesday,
Outdoor Wednesday, Watery Wednesday, Wordful Wednesday,
Midweek Blues, and Camera Critters too
and for others participating in (Almost) Wordless Wednesday,
Outdoor Wednesday, Watery Wednesday, Wordful Wednesday,
Midweek Blues, and Camera Critters too
Thought for Today
“People learn something every day, and a lot of times it’s that what they learned the day before was wrong.” Bill Vaughan
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Happily Retired Gal 
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March 10, 2010 at 11:53 am
Sheila
Okay, the geese are one thing, but the pigeons remind me of Hitchcock’s “The Birds”! LOL! Do you remember that film??? I couldn’t sleep for weeks. Yes, I would call that some unusual bird activity. Just be thankful, however, that they weren’t flying TOWARD the camera. 😉
Come see my goose. He bears a striking resemblance to the Nessie of Loch Ness fame.
Great photos!
XO,
Sheila 🙂
March 10, 2010 at 12:01 pm
Ginny Hartzler
This kind of bird activity has been interesting to me. Why will a flock all of a sudden take off then circle back down? I wonder if something’s scaring them that we can’t see?
March 10, 2010 at 1:04 pm
Vixen
I love what you did with that big one. But I have to tell you, I somehow saw the movie (The Birds) as a small child. I must have gotten away from my mom somehow. At any rate, I can become desperately afraid when there are flocks of birds over my head. My husband and kids find it hysterical. Especially since I always cover my head and start yelling, ‘the birds, the birds’.
March 10, 2010 at 1:04 pm
Sheila
Did you change the title of your post, sweet lady, or did I somehow miss it? If so, egg on my face! No pun intended. LOL! 😉
March 10, 2010 at 1:23 pm
TorAa
I must say:
What a wonderful and spectacular samples of vivid photos.
Excellent photo work.
Greetings from Norway
March 10, 2010 at 1:30 pm
Sallie (FullTime-Life)
Pigeons are a little scary — even without the title of your post! I am a birder, but I draw the line at them! Even so though your pictures are excellent and do provide an interesting look at bird behavior.
March 10, 2010 at 2:14 pm
dianne
it is a bit like the movie ‘Birds’ LOL
love how you captured their flight
March 10, 2010 at 3:01 pm
Kathy
These are great shots! You’ve captured them beautifully, but yes it does remind me a bit of The Birds. I think they were just happy for the beautiful day and were celebrating!
March 10, 2010 at 3:50 pm
Kathy
That’s a lot of pigeons! LOL Happy Outdoor Wednesday!
March 10, 2010 at 4:17 pm
Tricia
Check em all out! There’s so many! Coooool shots!
March 10, 2010 at 4:40 pm
eileeninmd
Wonderful photos of the pigeons. Greats capture of them in flight.
Love your creativity.
March 10, 2010 at 5:22 pm
Xmasdolly
Great pics. It reminds me of Downtown Chicago when I use to work there getting out from the train station I walked along the river to my office building, and I would see scenes such as these, but I have to agree with one of your readers. These pics kind of remind me of Alfred Hitchcock’s movie “The Birds” also. ~tee-hee~ Following you, have a good one. Love your blog.
March 10, 2010 at 5:24 pm
Moodyblues Mix
I can’t wait until I retire myself. You’re sure have the right idea how to live. Love your photos. You definitely have an eye for a good picture. Following you if I can find your button. Have a good one.
March 10, 2010 at 6:11 pm
amber
That must have been something to see! Has me wishing for warmer weather.
March 10, 2010 at 6:46 pm
Lindz
it’s great how you captured them in action, love all the photos.
March 10, 2010 at 6:46 pm
Ebie
OMG! Look at those pigeons! I remember almost the same number at the Los Angeles Public Library!
Are the people feeding them?
Enjoy your day!
March 10, 2010 at 6:51 pm
Momisodes
Wow! Those are some impressive action bird shots! Looks like the sun is shining nicely where you are 🙂
March 10, 2010 at 7:14 pm
rebecca
Oh what interesting photos of pigeons in flight. Good you had the camera ready. I’d be scared one would drop something on me. 🙂
March 10, 2010 at 7:41 pm
Joan
Awesome pictures of birds in flight! Joan
March 10, 2010 at 7:56 pm
lazyclick
Fantastic shots, so beautiful.
March 10, 2010 at 8:57 pm
Paz
Very, VERY cool shots!
Paz
March 10, 2010 at 9:00 pm
seniorhiker
Your pictures certainly do remind me of the Hitchcock movie. But you got some marvelous captures.
March 11, 2010 at 12:44 am
Gemma
This series of winged shots are stunning! Inspiring action!
March 11, 2010 at 8:00 am
Tracy
I have always wondered what makes birds take off en masse and then settle right back down in the same area. Great shots!
~ Tracy
March 12, 2010 at 12:13 am
♥ Debbie
Wonderful shots!
March 12, 2010 at 12:24 am
♥ Debbie
Lovely captures!!!
March 14, 2010 at 3:57 pm
Carver
I love the shots of the birds in flight. Very creative work with the shots.
March 14, 2010 at 6:34 pm
Diane AZ
That looks like a nice park. I like the way you captured all those birds flying, they must have been exciting to watch. Have a great week!
March 15, 2010 at 5:48 am
Crafty Green poet
lots of movement in these photos, feral pigeons though are my least favourite birds…
March 15, 2010 at 9:03 am
Karen
Whoa–what a lot of birds! I had this experience fairly recently in a park in Baltimore–a huge flock kept swooping all around.
March 18, 2010 at 12:59 pm
moorebloglife
# 5 is amazing is it done with poster edges? just awesome!