Category: Birds
Pretty Woman. . .
by Susan
. . .the kind I’d like to meet (on the side of the road in an old cornfield!) (published April 16, 2020)
+ Birds, heron, Uncategorized
The Heron Show, Part 2
by Susan
Watch as this great blue heron starts a brand-new nest. A humble beginning with sticks and twigs. First one stick, then another — which is presented to his bride. They work together to build their new home. (published April 8, 2020)
Wildlife Drive Is Open, No Foolin’!
by Susan
Probably the most visited part of the sprawling Montezuma Wetlands Complex is Wildlife Drive, a 3.5 mile loop that allows visitors to take a hike from the comfort of their own cars. And today, April 1st, the gates were opened to welcome birders (and photographers) to the 2020 observation season. Even CoVID-19 could not prevent this long-awaited event — in fact, it’s one of … Read More Wildlife Drive Is Open, No Foolin’!
+ Birds, Butler, NY, eagles, Geese, heron, sludge, Uncategorized
Political Photography
by Susan
This is something I hate to do, but hard times come with hard choices 😦 New York City has a big problem. And the residents of the small Wayne County town of Butler want it to stay in New York City. They want no part of it, And why would they? Raise your hand if you don’t mind having 10 tractor-trailers, each bearing 30 … Read More Political Photography
+ Birds, Ducks, Uncategorized, weather
Signs of Spring
by Susan
Maybe CoVid-19 can afflict the world population and threaten the global economy, but it can’t stop the world from turning or the seasons from changing. And yes, my dear readers, spring is here! If you don’t believe me take a look at some sure signs of spring: Pussywillows! Swans gliding upon silky water Winter aconite (?) Ducks, Daffodils Blackbirds singing … Read More Signs of Spring
+ Birds, eagles, heron, Uncategorized
They’re Back!
by Susan
Who’s back? The great blue herons, of course. There are just a few right now. Maybe they are the hardy ones who stayed here over the winter, fishing in any open water they could find, or maybe they are the first to arrive after weeks of travel on the Atlantic Flyway. Who knows, but in any event in a week or so as the … Read More They’re Back!
+ Birds, gear, Geese, heron, Uncategorized
Snow Geese
by Susan
The water was thick with them. Snow geese are pretty smart — smart enough to winter in the relatively warmer areas of North America and return each summer to their nesting areas in the Arctic tundra. It’s this southern (to them) sanctuary that provides us here in western New York a brief but beautiful glimpse of these birds as they migrate northward on the … Read More Snow Geese
+ Birds, eagles, gear, heron, Uncategorized
Three Eagles and a Tripod
by Susan
Soon to be three eagle families! Certainly a harbinger of spring 😉 This young lady, who only a week or two ago was calling for a mate, is clearly sitting on something! The results are still some weeks away. Getting better with the Coolpix p1000. . .as long as I don’t extend the telephoto to its full capacity. This was taken at 1/500 @ … Read More Three Eagles and a Tripod
+ Birds
Mother and Child
by Susan
Well, they make a lot of noise, and they poo everywhere, so pigeons don’t get a lot of love. But they are actually kind of and cute. And colorful. With distinctive red eyes. Turns out they are rather interesting, too, in that they produce “milk” to feed their young. The “milk” is not produced in mammary glands, so it is not … Read More Mother and Child
Lesson Learned!
by Susan
Finally, a photo of a red-tail hawk that isn’t just a dark blob against the background of a washed-out sky! I learn the hard way…and the lesson I learned yesterday was to pay attention to the shutter speed, even with still photos. What they say about the shutter speed being the inverse of the focal length is very true — I have far too … Read More Lesson Learned!
Summer — Where Are You?
by Susan
It seems so long ago now that there is snow on the ground and more on the way. Here are a few summer memories of the ubiquitous-but-awesome underexposed great blue heron to keep us warm while we await the return of spring and summer. (Sorry, I slipped one in from autumn!) (published December 6, 2019)
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