Except for one quick trip to Farmington Bay WMA, yesterday was my first time out photographing birds in 41 days while I’ve been recovering from back surgery. If felt good. Very good. (2 photos)
Both this year and last year there was a lot of interest in the Amaranth I plant in my ‘mostly’ vegetable garden for yard birds. This year I offered seeds to those readers who might want to give them a try. (5 photos)
I believe this Swainson’s Hawk was taken by surprise by what it found in its mouth. (8 photos)
Our heat dome is finally gone so yesterday morning I got to play with fighting Snowy Egrets in deliciously cool weather. (7 photos)
A progress report on a photography challenge I’ve recently assigned myself. I figure if I make my goal public it’ll provide extra motivation to succeed. (3 photos)
An interesting Loggerhead Shrike behavior I photographed on two consecutive mornings. (10 photos)
