Eastern Kingbird - It’s been a challenge getting out there with my camera while holding a baby at the same time…This was my first photo since May, and hopefully I’ll be able to take more again soon! #easternkingbird #birds #birding #birdsofinstagram #falmouth #capecod #feather_perfection #chasing_feathers #tgif_aviary #udog_feathers #nuts_about_birds #birdphotography #snap_wildlife #massaudubon #kings_birds #your_best_birds #birds_captures #birds_adored #flycatcher (at Falmouth, Massachusetts) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnLwgQOnmFg/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=17tw6u3d981sg
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!
Hermit Thrush These have to be one of the easiest migrants to get a photo of, but somehow, this season, I was getting crappy photos. There was always branches blocking them. They’re usually foraging on the ground and when you’re walking, they will normally fly up to a nearby branch, perch there, look around for a little bit, (if you stand still) then fly off to another nearby area and continue foraging. I finally got a clear shot of one. I feel like this season the birds aren’t letting me be great!
Blackburnian Warbler I actually photographed one for the 1st time at Mount Auburn Cemetery last year. It was far away and high up in a tree. The pic wasn’t good, so I never posted it. However, I was still happy to see one for the 1st time. This is the 2nd encounter and I was able to get a little better pic. It’s not the kind of pic I was hoping for, but it’s better than the one I took last year. This Warbler isn’t cooperative at all!
Northern Parula I won’t even tell you how many shots I took of this Warbler! Just know it was way more than the previous post of the Prairie Warbler! It was kind of high up in the tree for a while, then for a brief moment it came down lower, giving me some decent looks. I wasn’t able to get a clean, full body sideview like I was hoping for, but this one will do.
Blue-headed Vireo. When I came across this bird, I was able to get 4 quick shots before it took off. It was a quick encounter and luckily two of the images were sharp. I like using single point focus, so I have to be very accurate within the time I encounter birds. Especially the little ones!
1st time ever seeing this behavior! Belted Kingfisher ♂️ offering the female a fish. You never know what you’ll encounter in nature! That’s what make it so interesting!