Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker

At a quick glance, this might appear to be a Downy or Hairy Woodpecker, but the striping on its head and hint of yellow in his chest lets us know it's a Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker.

Pileated Woodpecker

 The Pileated Woodpecker... the stereotypical "woody woodpecker" type of woodpecker, with his laughing call and heavy jackhammer knocking on trees. Sometimes called The Good Lord Bird! (or Lord God Bird) because of their size, which might cause some to make such an exclamation. Although more typically, that term belongs to the similar, but slightly larger, Ivory-Billed Woodpecker. The Ivory-Billed Woodpecker is believed to be extinct, but just in the last 50-70 years.

We hold out hope to spot an Ivory-Billed one day, but until then, there are plenty of Pileated Woodpeckers to watch.

Green Heron

I believe this is a juvenile green heron. Photographed here, in Beargrass Creek, but could be seen at Graceroots  Farm.

Black Crowned Night Heron

The very cool, red-eyed Black Crowned Night Heron, which will be my superhero name if I ever become a superhero.

Never mind that my super power will be Parallel Parking, that will still be my name.

Common Grackle

It's been a while, but I've photographed a few new birds that may not be in the list, so, here's the common grackle, admiring his own reflection.

Starlings

While starlings are often considered an invasive species and a pest (and not unjustly, mind you), they certainly can be beautiful. Normally and nominally, they are dirty brown/gray/black birds, but when the sun hits them just right... magic!

Black Buzzard

Turkey Buzzard, a photo by paynehollow on Flickr.

Or Black Vulture, I'm not sure if there's a difference. Oft seen circling ominously above, sometimes much closer. This one was feasting on something dead and gross. There is also the Turkey Buzzard, which is slightly bigger and with a reddish head.