Picture can be clicked on for a larger view. Just a little note, I have never noticed these white stripes in the wings of the local Crows before. They were on one Crow for sure, possibly two, the rest were all black. Anyone have any information?
This site has information of Crow white plumage, very interesting site with bird links
http://www.birds.cornell.edu/crows/whitecrows.htm
The photos were taken at Asilomar Beach State Park.
Camera is a Kodak Z612 EasyShare
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Perfect song to tuck me in tonight! Good night!:)
ReplyDeletePerfecto.... I have not seen white in the wings of a black bird before either. Hugs my friend. Great song choice.
ReplyDeleteOh thats absolutely perfect ... love the photo and the song is brilliant!
ReplyDeleteEver the bird MAN - hehe - this is so rich and filled with other meanings. congrats
ReplyDeleteCool...I'm not sure about the white feathers I'll have to check my books. But great pic and song.
ReplyDeleteI too have never seen anything like that before! Interesting.....Hmmmm! You always have the best blogs, so educational and thoughtful. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletecool...!
ReplyDeleteboth goes well ..
Glad I could provide a belly laugh..have you caught your breath???.....OMG Night on Bald Mountain....ROFLMBO.....
ReplyDeleteYou have the best nature photos John...
iGreat picture in flight..I've never seen a blackbird with the white plummage either. :)
ReplyDeleteThat's a great capture! Great for the song title! :)
ReplyDeleteWell I always thought they were black -- you always teach me something! Great song, and picture.
ReplyDeleteGreat song and pic..and I LOVE your background!!
ReplyDeleteGreat soulful music. Love the crow images.
ReplyDeleteGreat photo and song John!
ReplyDeleteMaybe it's not a crow????? Wonderful take on the theme. Mine is up, too.
ReplyDeletegood timing!
ReplyDeleteWow! Nice take on the theme! I will check the link later - I like learning new things. I wish I could see those birds here... Thanks for sharing these John and boy it's good to be back... *smile from ear to ear* Mine is up too...
ReplyDeleteYOU DO TAKE SOME WONDERFUL PHOTOS JOHN :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful picture and nice song! My choice relates too yours...
ReplyDeleteGreat song and pic John. You took that at the exact right moment!! I have never seen white on a crow either-really interesting. :)
ReplyDeleteI actually got one up this week.
Great post. It all fits together. I love the background shot too.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shot!!
ReplyDeleteMine is up too!
I have no idea what it is either but its surely a great shot! Thanks for the link too. Im off to check it out too! :)
ReplyDeleteBUT WAIT!! ....... this jazzy, bluesy soul sound wont let me leeeeeeave! hehe! I loove that music!
very good.... i was thinking counting crows first.... but.. ... great song.. totally stole your wording for PP.. only had 1 cup of coffee and my brain is not on yet!! lOl .. :)
ReplyDeletehave a great day!
Hei John
ReplyDeleteGrand take on the theme.
Have a good day. Rii :)
Mine's up as well...
Great picture! i liked the song too. You're great. Squeeze hug
ReplyDeletegreat picture!
ReplyDeleteLove this song!
ReplyDeleteThe photo is perfect! I know nothing about the stripes, never noticed them before myself.
ReplyDeleteGood song and picture. I dont know anything about the stripes but will see what I can find...and just so you know its 349 day's till Christmas LOL, and hows the pony....
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy the pictures you choose for PP and the background pic is great! I love the way the crow is perched on the post!
ReplyDeleteFantastic pictures and perfect song to go along with them!! I'm off to check out that link you gave us...
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard that song in ages...........Great one....
ReplyDeletegreat shot...the song goes right with it too...I have not heard this in ages LOL
ReplyDeleteit's so hard to capture a bird in flight w/out losing focus... great shot... and perfect song!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat information we learn something new every day. Perfect Song for a perfect post. Mine is up as well.
ReplyDeleteI love this song !! I have never seen those white stripes on crows from around here, I have a big book on birds tomorrow, I'll give it a look and try and find it there. I love the theme this week we get two for the price of one lol a song and a beautiful picture, now I am off to bed its 2:28 wow , I had so many problems with mine , now I've noticed the song only plays on mine for a bit , but I'm shaking I am so tired and cold so to heck with it lol night John !!!
ReplyDeleteGood job Herr John. Mmm mine is posted with a video of My Girl too. Hey she loves your background. She said kakakk kakakkak ... the sounds from the bird. See you around and happy weekend like before.
ReplyDeleteYou've captured the bird very well during flight and I also like your background picture very much!
ReplyDeleteI've never seen the white stripes on the wings either...very interesting!!!
ReplyDeleteI love your bg shot!!! I've been trying to get our crows a lot lately but they never sit still long enough!!!
I got one last weekend but not nearly this close up!!! Great shot and Joe is always great, I love this version of Bye Bye Black Bird!!!!!
Like it! And that bird is flyin' bye, bye. Great combo =)
ReplyDeleteVery good combination.I didnt know that they had the white spots either.Mine is up too.
ReplyDeleteAwesome shot !!! Thank you for sharing ;o)
ReplyDeleteGreat shot and nice music.
ReplyDeleteWell done.
What a GREAT take on the theme. .Mine's up if you want to come take a look. Warning though, it's a long story. http://bikergirl279.multiply.com/journal/item/146/Picture_Perfect_Friday_A_Song_Title
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful wingspan!! And well...Joe Cocker is awesome!!! Loved it!!
ReplyDeleteFab catch with the bird in flight! Well done!!!
ReplyDeleteExcellent! Love the pic and the song!
ReplyDeleteMine is up too now..http://serenole.multiply.com/journal/item/44
So sorry, John. I thought that I had commented on here already. (I know I have seen it a couple of times) You know I think it is a wonderful photo (you have gotten so many lately and they are so enjoyed) and this one sure speaks for the song! (Which by the way is a great one!)
ReplyDeleteNice, it took me a while to get free time and come and visit, but well worth it, my twin.
ReplyDeletebeautiful bird in flight!! I live it!! TY for visiting mine, sorry for all the confusion on mine, but it is all finally fixed. This week has been so much fun!! Hav a terrific weekend, lilangelwolf
ReplyDeleteJohn I looked it up in my encyclopedia of birds and I couldnt find one in the crow section that looked like this picture you have here, but I did find this http://www.amonline.net.au/factSheets/pied_currawong.htm
ReplyDeletealthought it's not from your neck of the woods
Great minds think alike. :) Mine this week is of a bald eagle!
ReplyDeleteNever having seen a crow, I can't say I've seen any stripes on them. Your background photo is super too and ties in well. Of course, the song is perfect : )
ReplyDeleteI've always liked that song John! You never know what you may run across in the animal kingdom! You can see strange things when you least expect them. I've never seen a crow with white on its wings before. Thks. for sharing this! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteJoe Cocker!!! Yay! Someone has said I'm old fashioned if I like him, but I do. I guess there's nothing wrong being old fashioned.
ReplyDeleteIt isn't easy to take a proper picture of a flying bird. This one is great John!
Good picture John... It's hard to pan on a flying bird.. You caught it just right.
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