Birds Used the Most as State Birds
Birds Used the Most as State Birds The Cardinal is #1 as the bird used the most for state birds. It is the state bird for 7 states.
In second place is the Meadowlark; which is used by 6 states as the state birds. But I do not have a photo of this one yet. I am looking for it as we travel west.
And #3 on the list is the Mockingbird; which I just found the other day and was able to get a photo. This bird is used by 5 states.
Birds Used the Most as State Birds
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Nice post
I love the fluffed-up pictures of birds.They are like accessory ornaments in winter landscapes
They each have such expressive faces
We have 2 sizes of cardinals here.
Yes, I like that look also. That is interesting, two sizes of cardinals. 😊
So many birds, so many colors and pleasures. The waterfall is a good place to attract them and make great pictures. 😉
Yes, water spots are a wonderful place to sit and watch the birds. Thank you 😊
I saw a Mockingbird for the first time last Winter. A fellow walker looked through his bird book to determine what it was. I, on the other hand, went on the internet, put in criteria for plumage, tail description, beak, round body and came up with several possibilities – none of the correct Northern Mockingbird. Our state bird, the Robin, doesn’t even migrate any more – I see them all Winter.
That is strange about the Robin’s. That was always fun to see the first Robin’s after winter. A sign spring was almost here.
I know. Maybe they think the Winters are milder … I’d say Winters are wilder, not milder. One walker told me a few weeks ago “what’s up with all the Robins – I saw 17 of them this morning!”
Odds were good, but you managed to get my state bird – had 32 of those cardinals sitting outside my window a few days ago – their red coats really pop against the snow background. Was that your first Northern Mockingbird? I can’t get a shot off in the south without one of those photo-bombing me ha!
I have never seen that many cardinals at one time. I usually only have one pair at my place. Yes my first time seeing a mockingbird and then once I found out what it was they did seem to be every where.
Quelle magnifique rouge pour cet oiseau .
I saw my first Eastern Meadowlark last week! I was driving some passengers, so didn’t get a photo. I think at least two states have the goldfinch as a state bird, including IOWA!!! Yay
The meadowlark are quite vocal as well, I will have to try to get video of them one of these days. 🙂
I would love to hear it.
your images are always beautiful.
Thank you very much 🙂
Interesting, I didn’t know there was so much overlap in state birds. I recall seeing a western meadowlark on the Colorado plains last spring.
Yes, you would think with all the bird varieties there are, that each state would have something different.
Lovely photos.
Thank you very much
Welcome
Great pictures Sandra. Three birds and 18 states. I think maybe some are missing out. The mockingbird is a bird with attitude. Cardinals always brighten up your day. Thanks
Thank you RJ, yes the male cardinals have a way of brightening any day all year long. Such a vibrant color. Have a wonderful weekend.
The cardinal is my favourite brd
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I did not know that there are specific state birds, now I do 🙂
Hello Rudi, I have internet again. Yes, and each state has state trees, flowers and so on. 🙂
There can also be state insects, reptiles and probably other animals too.
Yes, I did not realize they had so many state things until I looked up the state birds 🙂
Again,Sandra, such a fine art with your camera. It is sad no picture of a meadowlark. I haven’t seen one for years and growing up that was one of the most common birds. I bet my state (MN) bird is not any other state’s bird.
Good Morning Don, yes I hope to see a meadowlark on this trip, they are such a bright colorful bird. I believe you are right about Minnesota state bird and that is one bird I do not have a photo of yet. I lived in northern Mn for years and I loved hearing the loons out at the lake. 🙂
Interesting. The cardinal is the cutest though.
Hello Jo, yes I do enjoy seeing the bright red of the cardinal during the winter and spring. I finally have internet again so I can get caught up a bit here. Have a great weekend Jo.