June, 2012

Savannah Sparrow, Artpark

Spotted Sandpiper fledgling, Artpark

Black-Crowned Night Heron, 12 Mile Creek

Mute Swans, 12 Mile Creek

House Wren shut up for 30 seconds in Cambria, NY

Prarie Warbler, Allegany State Park

Mastodon defending Honey Locust tree, Allegany State Park

Deco-Fest, Krypton 88

Nik Wallenda Walk, Niagara Falls

Making Memories on Route 104

Route 104 town of Murray: I saw this guy talking to a farmer at the gas pump and even though he had his back to me I knew I wanted to take a picture of him. I heard his banter and knew his personality would show well in a photograph. I wanted the grizzled farmer as well but he had enough of this guy and moved on. I snapped a few with their backs turned to me hoping to get lucky but the farmer left and this guy walked across the street. I figured I was unlucky and started to back out. "Hey how you doin?!" I heard from across the way. I stopped, yelled hello, and without hesitation asked if I could take his picture knowing I had one shot and he was obviously feeling social. Without missing a beat he started dancing on this lawn and I worked as fast as I could. I gave him the thumbs up and said have a good day. He returned the same and sauntered off singing something. I drove away with a genuine smile as wide as his.  

As ever,

B.

From the Ocean to the Woods

North Carolina: Fort Jefferson, Howell Woods and Clark Park

 

Blue Grosbeak

American Oystercatcher

 skewering in your face

White Ibis

Eastern Towhee, not impressed with my act

White-eyed Vireo

Another Wobbler from Magee Marsh, Ohio 2012

Prothonotary Warbler

Who says there's nothing in Fayettville, NC? Mating Mississippi Kites!

 I was photographing one Kite, trying not to get too close, and all of a sudden a male swooped in, and well, you see. So I watched for about 30 minutes as the male would fetch sticks to build a nest about 50 yards away from this perch which was deeper in the woods, return to the female and continue the cycle. The male was also being harassed by a Fish Crow in the process. I have a ton where they are actually making babies, but these are the most visually agreeable and the quality and distance are sub-par anyways. Enjoy!