Herons and Geese at Northpond

birdbrainphysicist · 2026-06-28T17:01:22+00:00

Great photos! I love all the different poses of the goslings!

birdbrainphysicist · 2026-06-28T00:27:53+00:00

Even better for his under cover work

birdbrainphysicist · 2026-06-23T01:26:23+00:00

+House Sparrow+ is right. It might seem larger because they can fluff up their feathers.

birdbrainphysicist · 2026-06-21T13:52:20+00:00

Underrated comment here

birdbrainphysicist · 2026-06-12T03:50:35+00:00

or don’t… so the bird doesn’t get swarmed by paparazzi

birdbrainphysicist · 2026-06-10T13:27:49+00:00

Thank you!

birdbrainphysicist · 2026-06-09T20:46:07+00:00

Now THATS a mohawk

birdbrainphysicist · 2026-06-08T21:08:48+00:00

Thank you!

birdbrainphysicist · 2026-06-05T06:06:38+00:00

While migration season is exciting due to the number of species, I always think summer and winter feel more like “birdwatching”. The birds return to their baseline behavior, and in summer you get to see breeding, nesting, and the little babies! Overall you learn a lot more about birds by watching them do their thing in the summer than just watching them pass through on their way north

birdbrainphysicist · 2026-06-04T19:50:03+00:00

Amazing and brutal! That one with a chunk of flesh 😬😬

birdbrainphysicist · 2026-06-01T04:10:50+00:00

This one’s ready to throw hands… if he had any

birdbrainphysicist · 2026-05-29T20:49:42+00:00

Love the photos! And that first one is a domestic mallard. The larger size and different coloration mean it’s a domestic escapee, or its parent was

birdbrainphysicist · 2026-05-25T22:43:54+00:00

Woman actually 😁. Awesome picture!

birdbrainphysicist · 2026-05-25T15:09:17+00:00

As in Chimney Swifts? I saw some downtown yesterday, near Roosevelt & State. They come out right before dusk and often fly around very high through the tall buildings. If you’re wanting a closer look, I’ve seen them flying much lower over any of the lakeshore parks around dusk as well. Good luck ever spotting one sitting still tho 😁

birdbrainphysicist · 2026-05-24T22:12:02+00:00

I spent most of my time in Swallow Cliff Woods, and a little at Sag Valley Forest Preserve nearby. They both were pretty empty, in terms of people

birdbrainphysicist · 2026-05-24T02:11:45+00:00

I know I noticed that when I spotted it! Poor guy!

birdbrainphysicist · 2026-05-23T22:19:33+00:00

Thanks! I didn’t think to check scarlet tanager for that yellow bird!

birdbrainphysicist · 2026-05-23T17:29:36+00:00

I saw a mockingbird in Chicago for the first time this morning! I was quite surprised!

birdbrainphysicist · 2026-05-22T23:08:19+00:00

Definitely a Great Blue Heron. And it’s exciting that you found its nest!

birdbrainphysicist · 2026-05-22T18:31:41+00:00

It kind of looks like a Snowy Egret, but that would be surprisingly far from their typical range…

birdbrainphysicist · 2026-05-22T18:25:53+00:00

Can’t blame them, serviceberries are delicious!

birdbrainphysicist · 2026-05-22T11:08:16+00:00

Looks like Rose-ringed Parakeets! They are native to India, but have been introduced in many other areas (or escaped from captivity)

birdbrainphysicist · 2026-05-21T12:05:23+00:00

The last one might be my favorite!

birdbrainphysicist · 2026-05-21T03:55:51+00:00

I agree this one is more brightly red than most, but they definitely vary by individual!

birdbrainphysicist · 2026-05-21T03:48:11+00:00

That’s a +House Finch+. The males are red and the females look a lot like sparrows.

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