Good weather and good birds!
I met Graeme at Governor Bridge very early with the intention of trying out some bug photography, but first we looked for birds, and did very well. Migration seems to be well under way, and we saw our fair share this morning. Afterward, we roamed the woods, and Graeme showed me some tricks for getting sharp images of small critters.
I caught this distant Baltimore Oriole just as he took off.
Sunrise at Governor Bridge
Ruby Throated Hummingbirds will be heading South in a few weeks.
I saw several Magnolia Warblers.
This Common Yellowthroat landed quite near me.
Red Eyed Vireos were abundant once again.
Dozens of Blue Gray Gnatcatchers were in the trees.
This Carolina Wren was feeding right alongside the other birds.
This Tennessee Warbler was a nice find as I’ve seen only a few.
This Prairie Warbler was very elusive.
Saddleback Caterpillar
Saddleback Caterpillar
The folks at MD Biodiversity tell me this is a Differential Grasshopper.
Differential Grasshopper
Taken with Graeme’s 55mm Nikkor Micro lens.
You are getting really good and we are the beneficiaries ..thanks
Thank you.
All the photos are great. I didn’t see nearly as many birds or bugs when I was there last week….but I didn’t know where the Magic Tree was then…I am definitely going back to find more warblers. And I’m going to look for more bugs and caterpillars. Your bug and caterpillar photos are beyond good….I know the Maryland BIodiversity Program folks are going to be very appreciative. JC