birds https://www.thebatavian.com/ en https://www.thebatavian.com/themes/barrio_batavian/images/thebatavian_logo.png birds https://www.thebatavian.com/ Local Matters © 2008-2023 The Batavian. All Rights Reserved. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 13:40:52 -0400 https://www.thebatavian.com/themes/barrio_batavian/images/thebatavian_logo.png Sun, 08 Oct 2023 19:00:00 -0400 Photo: Downy woodpecker on a Sunday afternoon in Batavia https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-owens/photo-downy-woodpecker-on-a-sunday-afternoon-in-batavia/636777
Downy woodpecker on a Sunday afternoon
Photo submitted by Jason Smith
]]> https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-owens/photo-downy-woodpecker-on-a-sunday-afternoon-in-batavia/636777#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-owens/photo-downy-woodpecker-on-a-sunday-afternoon-in-batavia/636777 Oct 8, 2023, 7:00pm birds Photo: Downy woodpecker on a Sunday afternoon in Batavia Howard Owens <figure role="group" class="caption caption-div"> <div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img alt="Downy woodpecker on a Sunday afternoon" class="image-style-large" height="854" loading="lazy" src="https://www.thebatavian.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-10/img-6364.jpg?itok=4ue6cQI8" width="800"> </div> </div> <figcaption><em>Photo submitted by Jason Smith</em></figcaption> </figure> Photo: Downy Woodpecker at feeder in Batavia https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-owens/photo-downy-woodpecker-at-feeder-in-batavia/635892
jason smith downy woodpecker
A downy woodpecker enjoys a nosh at a feeder in a Batavia backyard.
Photo by Jason Smith.
]]> https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-owens/photo-downy-woodpecker-at-feeder-in-batavia/635892#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-owens/photo-downy-woodpecker-at-feeder-in-batavia/635892 Jul 29, 2023, 3:18pm birds Photo: Downy Woodpecker at feeder in Batavia Howard Owens <figure role="group" class="caption caption-div align-center"> <div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img alt="jason smith downy woodpecker" class="image-style-large" height="951" loading="lazy" src="https://www.thebatavian.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-07/img-5803downywoodpecker.jpg?itok=ixKBGfFS" width="800"> </div> </div> <figcaption><em>A downy woodpecker enjoys a nosh at a feeder in a Batavia backyard.</em><br><em>Photo by Jason Smith.</em></figcaption> </figure> Photo: Woodpecker in Batavia https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-owens/photo-woodpecker-in-batavia/634943
woodpecker
Frank Capuano shared this shot of a woodpecker in his backyard in Batavia.  He said he had to act quick to get the shot. By the time he was ready to snap again a crow had chased it away.
]]> https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-owens/photo-woodpecker-in-batavia/634943#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-owens/photo-woodpecker-in-batavia/634943 May 19, 2023, 9:12pm birds Photo: Woodpecker in Batavia Howard Owens <figure role="group" class="caption caption-div align-center"> <div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img alt="woodpecker" class="image-style-large" height="1088" loading="lazy" src="https://www.thebatavian.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-05/screenshot_20230519_183207_gallery.jpg?itok=_qMOUbT2" width="800"> </div> </div> <figcaption>Frank Capuano shared this shot of a woodpecker in his backyard in Batavia. &nbsp;He said he had to act quick to get the shot. By the time he was ready to snap again a crow had chased it away.</figcaption> </figure> Photo: https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-b-owens/photo/628397
img_4767.jpg

A Red-bellied woodpecker stopped at a tree outside the district office of Batavia City Schools today.

Photo submitted by Jason Smith.

]]> https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-b-owens/photo/628397#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-b-owens/photo/628397 Mar 13, 2023, 11:30pm birds Photo: Howard Owens <p><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://www.thebatavian.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/users/60/2023-02/img_4767.jpg?itok=JlTjDB55" width="460" height="304" alt="img_4767.jpg" class="image-style-large"> </div> </div> </p> <p>A&nbsp;Red-bellied woodpecker stopped at a tree outside the district office of Batavia City Schools today.</p> <p><em>Photo submitted by Jason Smith.</em></p> Photo: Junco drops by a for a visit https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-b-owens/photo-junco-drops-by-a-for-a-visit/626344
37367952_unknown.jpg

Judy Schildwaster shared this photo of a Junco in her backyard on Lyman Road in Byron.  She said the bird migrated here for the winter and will only be here a couple of months before returning north.

]]> https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-b-owens/photo-junco-drops-by-a-for-a-visit/626344#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-b-owens/photo-junco-drops-by-a-for-a-visit/626344 Jan 17, 2023, 12:17pm birds Photo: Junco drops by a for a visit Howard Owens <p><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://www.thebatavian.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/users/60/2023-01/37367952_unknown.jpg?itok=RzQ2ztSI" width="460" height="352" alt="37367952_unknown.jpg" class="image-style-large"> </div> </div> </p> <p>Judy Schildwaster shared this photo of a Junco in her backyard on Lyman Road in Byron.&nbsp; She said the bird migrated here for the winter and will only be here a couple of months before returning north.</p> Photo: Snowy Sunday morning cardinal https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-b-owens/photo-snowy-sunday-morning-cardinal/625195
img-4183cardinel.jpg

Photo submitted by Jason Smith.

]]> https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-b-owens/photo-snowy-sunday-morning-cardinal/625195#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-b-owens/photo-snowy-sunday-morning-cardinal/625195 Dec 18, 2022, 6:41pm birds Photo: Snowy Sunday morning cardinal Howard Owens <p><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://www.thebatavian.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/users/60/2022-11/img-4183cardinel.jpg?itok=teKoh9mg" width="460" height="666" alt="img-4183cardinel.jpg" class="image-style-large"> </div> </div> </p> <p><em>Photo submitted by Jason Smith.</em></p> Photo: Male and female grosbeaks nibbling together https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-b-owens/photo-male-and-female-grosbeaks-nibbling-together/605267
img_2845grosbeck.jpg

Jason Smith submitted this photo of male and female grosbeaks at his backyard feeder in Batavia.

]]> https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-b-owens/photo-male-and-female-grosbeaks-nibbling-together/605267#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-b-owens/photo-male-and-female-grosbeaks-nibbling-together/605267 May 15, 2022, 10:56pm birds Photo: Male and female grosbeaks nibbling together Howard Owens <p><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://www.thebatavian.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/users/60/2022-05/img_2845grosbeck.jpg?itok=eg_V1VLU" width="460" height="528" alt="img_2845grosbeck.jpg" class="image-style-large"> </div> </div> </p> <p>Jason Smith submitted this photo of&nbsp;male and female&nbsp;grosbeaks at his backyard feeder in Batavia.</p> Video: An oriole at a feeder in a Batavia backyard https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-b-owens/video-an-oriole-at-a-feeder-in-a-batavia-backyard/604975
Video Sponsor
.pane-node-body img {background: none !important; border: 0 !important; margin: 0 !important; padding: unset !important; padding-left: 1px !important } broadstreet.zone(69076)

Video submitted by Jason Smith, along with the photo of the female grosbeak below.

img_2810grosbeak.jpg

]]> https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-b-owens/video-an-oriole-at-a-feeder-in-a-batavia-backyard/604975#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-b-owens/video-an-oriole-at-a-feeder-in-a-batavia-backyard/604975 May 12, 2022, 10:33pm birds Video: An oriole at a feeder in a Batavia backyard Howard Owens <div> <div><span>Video Sponsor</span></div> <div> .pane-node-body img {background: none !important; border: 0 !important; margin: 0 !important; padding: unset !important; padding-left: 1px !important } broadstreet.zone(69076)</div> <div></div> </div> <p>Video submitted by Jason Smith, along with the photo of the female&nbsp;<span>grosbeak below.</span></p> <p><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://www.thebatavian.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/users/60/2022-04/img_2810grosbeak.jpg?itok=FmUW4Apv" width="460" height="345" alt="img_2810grosbeak.jpg" class="image-style-large"> </div> </div> </p> Photos: Rose-breasted Grosbeak and Baltimore Oriole https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-b-owens/photos-rose-breasted-grosbeak-and-baltimore-oriole/604156
35253680_unknown.jpg

Judy Schildwaster submitted these photos of a Rose-breasted Grosbeak and a Baltimore Oriole at her feeder in her backyard.

img_6775.jpg

]]> https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-b-owens/photos-rose-breasted-grosbeak-and-baltimore-oriole/604156#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-b-owens/photos-rose-breasted-grosbeak-and-baltimore-oriole/604156 May 4, 2022, 4:29pm birds Photos: Rose-breasted Grosbeak and Baltimore Oriole Howard Owens <p><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://www.thebatavian.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/users/60/2022-04/35253680_unknown.jpg?itok=9nj-WCU8" width="460" height="321" alt="35253680_unknown.jpg" class="image-style-large"> </div> </div> </p> <p>Judy Schildwaster submitted these photos of a&nbsp;Rose-breasted Grosbeak and a Baltimore Oriole at her feeder in her backyard.</p> <p><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://www.thebatavian.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/users/60/2022-04/img_6775.jpg?itok=DWjn1zRi" width="460" height="365" alt="img_6775.jpg" class="image-style-large"> </div> </div> </p> Photo: Grackle snacking at feeder https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-b-owens/photo-grackle-snacking-at-feeder/603934
gracklemay202022.jpg

A grackle nibbles on seeds at a backyard feeder in Batavia. 

Photo by Howard Owens

]]> https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-b-owens/photo-grackle-snacking-at-feeder/603934#comments https://www.thebatavian.com/howard-b-owens/photo-grackle-snacking-at-feeder/603934 May 2, 2022, 5:36pm birds Photo: Grackle snacking at feeder Howard Owens <p><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://www.thebatavian.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/users/60/2022-04/gracklemay202022.jpg?itok=qc99zqvI" width="459" height="345" alt="gracklemay202022.jpg" class="image-style-large"> </div> </div> </p> <p>A grackle nibbles on seeds&nbsp;at a backyard feeder in Batavia.&nbsp;</p> <p><em>Photo by Howard Owens</em></p>