Lately I’ve been on a roll when it comes to photos of birds being attacked by other birds. Yesterday morning in the mountains the victim was once again a kingfisher but this time the image quality is very good.
Hummingbird feathers at the right angle and in the right light can be jaw-droppingly gorgeous. And I’m talking about far more than just the gorget.
I think this photo from yesterday morning resembles an Audubon painting more than any photo I’ve ever taken.
Prior to this bird a week ago today I’d never had such a prolonged session with a preening kingfisher up close.
I thought I’d NEVER have more than enough time with a kingfisher up close but yesterday morning that’s exactly what happened.
Yesterday morning I managed to get several shots I like of this “shy skulker”. They aren’t perfect but given my dismal track record with the species I was delighted to get them.
Yesterday morning I had a very pleasant interlude with a male Green-tailed Towhee singing lustily away in an attractive setting.
I actually believe this male kingfisher is finally beginning to accept my presence. Or at least tolerate it.
I was particularly excited about the MacGillivray’s Warblers, a bird Cornell’s Birds of the World calls “a highly sought after trophy species by birdwatchers.”
I have something in common with this hard working bluebird and his mate – home improvements.
A more comprehensive look at the Mountain Blubird pair near their nest cavity in the mountains.
