July 16, 2012

Yet another hot and humid day. I left for the Nature Center a little later than usual to get better light. The firing range was in use again, so I was restricted to the Nature Center grounds, which have been very productive, so that was fine with me. Afterward I stopped at Jonas Green Park.

Mallards

This flock of Mallards flew over me early.

Blue Grosbeak

I usually see Blue Grosbeaks from head on, but this one is showing his wing patches, a good field mark.

Blue Grosbeak

Here he is again, singing from the top of a tall plant, as they often do.

Blue Grosbeak

This is a female Blue Grosbeak.

Goldfinch

This Goldfinch was looking for breakfast.

Monarch

I assume every bird photographer tries to get these beauties if they get close enough.

Orchard Oriole

This female Orchard Oriole was also looking for an early meal.

House Wren

This is my first House Wren. The weak eye stripe and overall drabness distinguish it from the Carolina Wren.

Yellow Breasted Chat

This Yellow Breasted hat was just close enough for a picture.

This female Red Winged Blackbird struck a very nice pose.

Crow

This Crow was looking for leftovers on the picnic tables at Jonas Legum State Park.

Ring Billed Gull

A solitary Ring Billed Gull walked along the deserted beach.

No Swimming

I’m not sure this lifeguard was properly vetted.

Red Winged Blackbird

Here’s a good look at the Red Winged Blackbird’s shoulder patches.

Osprey

The fish this Osprey is carrying appears to be partially eaten. I’ve seen Ospreys fly off with a half eaten fish when their roost is disturbed.

Sparrow

This Sparrow was singing very melodiously and insistently. I moved to get a better view and he flew away, but come back to the same spot in a few minutes.

Sparrow

He put his all into his singing.

Goldfinch

This Goldfinch, and a companion, were much more interested in eating than in the cameraman or the several people who walked by.

2 thoughts on “July 16, 2012

  1. Great shots as well as stories. Thanks for doing this for us. I love them.

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