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A whole flock of Robins feasting on dried fruit. Some Robins do migrate in winter and many remain in the same place year-round. During the winter months robins gather together into huge flocks, sometimes numbering hundreds or even thousands of birds, flying around in these flocks in search of fruit. When they find it, the whole flock will descend and strip every berry from the trees and shrubs that they find, often in a single afternoon.

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Another result of my recent playing around with colour (& water) - a red feather caught in my euphorbia trigona (African Milk Tree) and then sprayed with water. Red represents vitality, the life force, physical energy and strength, passion, power and courage. If you encounter a red feather, it may be a sign that you are becoming stronger, or getting your strength back after a health issue. Here's hoping.....

This is another result of doing something with a red feather and my Euphorbia trigona (African Milk Tree). I've always thought it was a cactus but this morning I learned otherwise after consulting Madame Google. You can see in the photo one of many very small leafs which are still covering the plant following an upsurge in growth during July. I've brought it inside now for the winter as they don't like the cold (we have that in common...) 😊

In the exhibition titled “Brilliant Exiles: American Women in Paris, 1900-1939” at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C.

“A network of African American women in Paris enriched the interwar blossoming of Black culture known as the Harlem Renaissance. French society was by no means colorblind, but it lacked the segregation policies of the United States. In Paris, American women of color felt liberated from the double burden of racial and gender-based discrimination. They were free to study at the city’s many art academies and private studios and to show their work in prestigious exhibitions. Writers thrived in an environment that seemed far more egalitarian than the one at home. . .

“Ada ‘Bricktop’ Smith was the enterprising proprietor of several popular Montmartre nightspots. At her clubs, black and white Americans mingled freely . . . Bricktop’s one-time protégé, the singer and dancer Josephine Baker (1906-1975), was the most famous American living in Paris. She rocketed to stardom by performing theatrical roles based on French colonial stereotypes of Africa. . .

“In 1935, Josephine Baker returned to the United States for the first time in ten years. Hotels and restaurants refused to accommodate her, and reviews of her performances were lackluster.

“By contrast, Baker received a hero’s welcome on arriving back in France, In interviews, she expressed deep gratitude to the French people ‘to whom I owe being Josephine Baker.’ This exuberant poster celebrates Baker’s appearance in a show written specifically for her. It commemorated the fiftieth anniversary of the Folies Bergere, a renowned Parisian musical hall.

“Baker became a French citizen in 1937. The racism she experienced in the United States, however, awakened her political consciousness. In 1963, she returned to the United States to speak at the March on Washington for jobs and Freedom. She told the crowd, ‘I could not walk into a hotel in America and get a cup of coffee, and that made me mad.” [Excerpts from the accompanying text]

[Note: The poster is approximately 10 feet 9 inches tall (about 3.27 meters). It’s a truly impressive piece!]

This photograph is not in the public domain and may not be embedded or used on websites, blogs, or in other media without advance permission from Bruce Finocchio.

A vibrant scarlet ibis (Eudocimus ruber) perches on a branch surrounded by dense green foliage. The bird's long, curved beak and striking red feathers create a vivid contrast against the dark background.

Proud Father

Robin (Erithacus rubecula)

Northern Cardinal, Cardinalalis cardinalis. James City County, VA

"Vermilion Flycatcher - Selective Color" by Patti Deters. This bright red songbird is a Vermilion Flycatcher (Pyrocephalus obscurus) and was found at found at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge during late spring. Although common in parts of the USA, these bright little birds are mostly migratory so I was very excited to spot his vibrant red feathers among the tree branches. The dark feathers on the face crate a mask giving this passerine a mysterious look. Flitting and flying in the trees, he perched on this tree branch for a very short time - just enough to strike a cute pose! This bird loves to catch insects, especially flies - hence the name "Flycatcher". They fall into the tyrant flycatcher family found throughout South America and southern North America and are a striking exception among the generally drab Tyrannidae because of the vermilion-red feathers. The males have bright red crowns, chests, and underparts, with brownish wings and tails. GPS: 4672 33°46'12.612N, 106°53'57.534W. If you like this close-up wildlife portrait, please see more animals and avian nature photography at
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"Vermilion Flycatcher Perch" by Patti Deters. This striking crimson-colored songbird is a Vermilion Flycatcher (Pyrocephalus obscurus) and was seen at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge during the month of April. Although common in parts of the USA, these little birds are mostly migratory so I was very excited to spot his bright red feathers among the tree branches. The dark feathers on the face crate a mask giving this passerine a mysterious look. Flitting and flying in the trees, he perched on this tree branch for a very short time - just enough to strike a cute pose! This bird loves to catch insects, especially flies - hence the name "Flycatcher". GPS: 4672 33°46'12.612- N 106°53'57.534- W. If you like this close-up wildlife portrait, please see more animals and avian nature photography at patti-deters.pixels.com/featured/vermilion-flycatcher-per....

"Vermilion Flycatcher - Portrait Pose" by Patti Deters. This vibrant-colored songbird is a Vermilion Flycatcher (Pyrocephalus obscurus) and was found at found at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge during late spring. Although common in parts of the USA, these little birds are mostly migratory so I was very excited to spot his bright red feathers among the tree branches. The dark feathers on the face crate a mask giving this passerine a mysterious look. Flitting and flying in the trees, he perched on this tree branch for a very short time - just enough to strike a cute pose! This bird loves to catch insects, especially flies - hence the name "Flycatcher". They fall into the tyrant flycatcher family found throughout South America and southern North America and are a striking exception among the generally drab Tyrannidae because of the vermilion-red feathers. The males have bright red crowns, chests, and underparts, with brownish wings and tails. GPS: 4672 33°46'12.612- N 106°53'57.534- W. If you like this close-up wildlife portrait, please see more animals and avian nature photography at patti-deters.pixels.com/featured/vermilion-flycatcher-por....

San Dieguito River Walk on the East side of I-5. Red-Winged Black Birds just chirping away.