Black-billed Nightingale-Thrush I don’t like to take pictures of birds on man-made objects, but I couldn’t resist this adorable little bird perched nicely on this railing.
Brown Creeper I take a photo of these birds every chance I get, because I’m always hoping to get that one great photo, that I’m super happy with. This was that photo for me! My challenge is to get them from the side, in great light, sharp, with a nice background. I definitely felt I achieved that with this one. Definitely my favorite to date! If you’ve ever tried to photograph this bird, I’m sure you know how difficult it can be to get a clean, sharp photo!
Palm Warbler This was actually the 1st Warbler I saw this Spring! They’re the most cooperative warblers in my opinion! I posted the Yellow-throated Warbler 1st because it’s more rare in these parts.
Yellow-throated Warbler This Warbler has been the main attraction at Franklin Park! I happened to check ebird yesterday and someone reported seeing it the day before, so I decided to go out and see if I could find it. Figured I’d take a chance. Soon as I arrived to the location, there it was singing and foraging in the trees. Not a lifer for me, but 1st time seeing it in Massachusetts. My 1st encounter was in Florida.
Barred Owl. Went for hike around sunset and as I was walking, I heard the Owl calling. It’s the 1st time I’ve ever heard a Barred Owl call in person. I got excited because I figured it was active, since it was close to sunset. I couldn’t locate it immediately, but I kept hearing it. Then I saw movement! It flew to several trees, where it was covered so I wasn’t able to get a clear shot. Literally I was able to get these shots, 12 minutes before complete sunset. It flew on a clear branch, but I still had to shoot through a small opening behind some branches from where I stood, because I didn’t want to move too much and make it fly elsewhere. This is my best photo of a Barred Owl so far. Definitely happy with this one!
Great Potoo This bird and the Brown Creeper has some of the best camouflage I’ve ever seen! I zoomed in on the last pic. Check it out! #nature_worldwide_birds #bird_captures #your_best_birds #earthcapture #greenhoneycreeper #eye_spy_birds #allmightybirds #birds_fanatic #birdsofinstagram #planetbirds #ip_birds #yourphotographer #birdselite #bestshotz_birds #birds_illife #total_birds #best_birds_of_world #raw_birds #birds_perfection #bbcearth #bestbirdshots #pocket_birds #birdfreaks #nuts_about_birds #birdvibrance #bird_brilliance #birds_adored #best_birds_of_ig #best_birds_photography #costarica (at San Ramón, Costa Rica) https://www.instagram.com/naturemanmike/p/CY8_eLqqaNY/?utm_medium=tumblr