Something More Civil and Civilized than the Pile of Poop Elsewhere in the Neighborhood
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After years of photographing birds, insects and other wildlife, one learns to anticipate behaviors and characteristic movements. Like many other things, practice and careful observation is the key to successes -- BUT I WILL TELL YOU, I TRASH MORE SHOTS THAN I KEEP AND POST/PUBLISH.
Persistence and desire ultimately make the difference.
Your photography and subject matter, like these beauties, always bring a smile to my face. You consistently capture the majesty of nature...thank you for sharing.
Caught this little fledgling the other day, stood perfectly still andpermitted meto run a gloved hand down its belly as we silently looked at each other
Yeah, the only reason I noticed him was because he hopped. The movement caught my eye and I still had to search the ground for a second to locate him after getting my camera out. How can you tell it's a toad? I actually saw 2 of them yesterday.
stood perfectly still andpermitted meto run a gloved hand down its belly as we silently looked at each other Lynne!! What a great experience that must have been!!! Lucky you!!
Magpie is the correct I.D. and, like the Blue Jay, a member of the Crow Family. These photos may be of a European variety do the ones you see have blue plumage?
I'm tired of all the hating around here going to the woods and the water.
Beautiful, as usually expected.
What I can't figure out is getting these birds to pose for you so many times?
After years of photographing birds, insects and other wildlife, one learns to anticipate behaviors and characteristic movements. Like many other things, practice and careful observation is the key to successes -- BUT I WILL TELL YOU, I TRASH MORE SHOTS THAN I KEEP AND POST/PUBLISH.
Persistence and desire ultimately make the difference.
I very much appreciate your kind words.
Caught this little fledgling the other day, stood perfectly still andpermitted meto run a gloved hand down its belly as we silently looked at each other
Wheel it's a Toad great shot/example of protective coloration in Nature!
Blue Jays are members of the Crow family and are fairly large though not as large as the Common Crow. If you can get a picture I'd like to see it.
Yeah, the only reason I noticed him was because he hopped. The movement caught my eye and I still had to search the ground for a second to locate him after getting my camera out. How can you tell it's a toad? I actually saw 2 of them yesterday.
Toads are terrestrial for the most part although like other amphibians, start life in aquatic habitats; and their skin is dry and bumpy.
Frogs are mostly aquatic with smooth skin.
Nice shot of a juvenile Robin!
All great photos.
Thanks for posting them.
great shot/example of protective coloration in Nature!
Sure is! It took a real hard look to actually find it!
stood perfectly still andpermitted meto run a gloved hand down its belly as we silently looked at each other
Lynne!! What a great experience that must have been!!! Lucky you!!
Mac.....spectacular as always...Thank you for sharing these feathered friends!!
Me too. Thank you for your seeds. We'll catch up.
Love your woodpecker. Didn't realize that the females were so pretty.
BUT I WILL TELL YOU, I TRASH MORE SHOTS THAN I KEEP AND POST/PUBLISH.
Certainly you're not telling me that it's at least a little bit of luck?
Beautiful picture! I don't think I've ever seen one of these!
He's a cutie!
Wow-- he's darling! That must have been a very special moment!
A Mac
Beautiful shots!
Thanks for sharing
Magpie is the correct I.D. and, like the Blue Jay, a member of the Crow Family. These photos may be of a European variety do the ones you see have blue plumage?
Surprised it stood in that manner for at least 10 minutes, was fun for me. I love watching critters