There's been quite the feeding frenzy going on in our back yard this past week and I couldn't be happier. As well as the regulars (squirrels and doves) there have been carolina wrens, chickadees, tufted titmouse, nuthatch, downy woodpeckers, blue jays, pilated woodpeckers, finches and junkos.
I had to smile when I saw this finch.
She noticed that she had a piece of thistle seed stuck to her feathers.
It was so cool to watch her retrieve it with her beak . . . . .
. . . . . and then proceed to eat it.
This Carolina Wren had quite the set of lungs. For such a small bird they sure sing a big song!
Great series Kathryn. I'm not a real fan of birds, but your images, so close up, cause me to re-think that. The first and last are my favorite, but really they are all so well done.
ReplyDeleteAmazing shots, Kathryn! The details you have captured are quite sutnning. My favorite is the last one - the range of colors in the feathers and what seems to be an expression of patience is quite capivating.
ReplyDeleteThanks Brenda, that was the first time I'd been able to capture the Carolina Wren.
DeleteBeautiful photo's! Very nice indeed. :)
ReplyDeleteI think that birds are my second favourite thing in nature next to trees :). Thanks for sharing your awesome photos.
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I'm whistling dixie, well not really cause I can't whistle worth a darn, but my heart is - so jealous, I wish my backyard was filled with these sweet birds! What incredible images and light you captured Kathryn, what a treat!! (insert a little heart here) ; )
ReplyDeleteThese are fantastic Kathryn! We have the same birds too. It has been so warm this winter that, in addition to many spring flowers blooming in our yard, the birds are singing like crazy. You are right, the little wren has the brightest song of them all.
ReplyDeletewow.....you must have an amazing advantage point for shooting your beautiful feathered friends. these photos are just wonderful !!
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These are remarkable photos ... so close up! I so wish a Carolina Wren would stop by ... have yet to see one in my back yard ... sigh.
ReplyDeleteSweet little birds -- fantastic close-ups, Kathryn! :)
ReplyDeletethey are the loudest, it's amazing! but they also crack me up, it's like in their minds, they are huge!
ReplyDeletethese are all great shots!
Such exquisite captures of these sweet little birds. Love how the little finch was so intent on getting that one seed. Made me smile!
ReplyDeleteNice job capturing their personalities. We have mostly common sparrows are our feeders this winter so it's nice to see something a little more "exotic".
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful close-up shots. You must use a tripod, no?
ReplyDeleteKathryn, these photos are INCREDIBLE! Thank you so much for sharing with us!!
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone, I love my feathered friends.
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