Showing posts with label Canvasback. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Canvasback. Show all posts
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Friday, January 7, 2022
Saturday, October 30, 2021
Saturday, February 29, 2020
Sunday, January 12, 2020
Monday, December 7, 2015
Best of Boomer
Male Northern Shoveler(left)
Canvasbacks(Male in center)
American Robin with Eastern Red Cedar Berry
Pied-billed Grebe
Pileated Woodpecker
Great Horned Owl
Buffleheads(Male on right)
Immature White-crowned Sparrow
American Robin
Yellow-shafted Northern Flicker
0730-1020 hrs./34-50 degrees F/partly cloudy to sunny/light and variable winds
Today was more like a spring day, rather than going into the throes of winter. Bird behavior
was about the same for spring, as well. Besides these beauties, there were also plenty of
Brown-headed Cowbirds, large groups of American Robins, Slate-colored Juncos, and other
birds that are normally making an entrance for the season.
The biggest surprise of the day was a clear shot of the Pileated Woodpecker and a rather respectable shot of an adult Great Horned Owl, who I have been hearing on-and-off. I know that there is
another one in the area. Hopefully, Boomer Lake will host a nest for them, and if I can keep a handle on their whereabouts, maybe I can get photos of the young, too. We'll just have to hope for the best.
Monday, February 9, 2015
The Pre-Valentine's Day Chosen
Great Blue Heron, First Year
Canada Goose
American Goldfinch, non-breeding
Great Blue Heron, first year
American Goldfinch, first year
Northern Mockingbird
American Coot
Canvasbacks(Male on left)
Male Northern Cardinal
Ditto
House Sparrow, Male
Canvasbacks(Female on Left)
Red-winged Blackbird, Male
Dark-eyed Junco
Male Bufflehead Taking Flight
Male Bufflehead in Flight
Male Mallard
Female Northern Cardinal
Mallards Mating
Friday, January 23, 2015
The Land of Plenty
Canvasbacks in Flight
Northern Flicker
Northern Mockingbird
Mourning Dove
American Crow
Ditto
Bufflehead Male
Ditto
American Robin
Great Blue Heron
Ditto
American Crow
0800-0900/partly cloudy/28-29 degrees F/22 degree windchill/no wind
There was a definite chill in the air, but there was plenty of activity on the lake. Many of
our area locals were out, and there was plenty of breathing space for the ducks, even though
a watchful Bald Eagle was west of the Southern Cove. Our friends were gathering and partaking
of what was found in the area. Frost was covering the ground, yet my footsteps were in silence.
In gratitude, my eyes were west, but the eagle disappeared as quickly as it was seen...
Friday, January 16, 2015
Life in the Cold Throes of Winter
Great Blue Heron
Belted Kingfisher
Ditto, About to Take Flight
Great Blue Heron, Sunning
Great Blue Heron in Flight
Female Canvasback
Belted Kingfisher
Great Blue Heron, About to Take Flight
0830-0930ish/21-29 degrees F, some wind chills as low as 5 degrees F/calm to 20 mph wind gusts
These shots were taken over a three day period. The week prior had wind chills so low and heavy cloud cover. It would have been nearly impossible to get good pictures, let alone the discomfort to fingers on a metal camera and tripod. A warming trend is in effect, making it much easier on one's body, as well as not rushing to find subject material. Cheers, and do enjoy this week's humble offeringn!
Saturday, December 27, 2014
The Melody of Winter, Part One
Great Blue Heron Stretches
Northern Mockingbird Poses
Great Blue Heron Shows Off
Male Canvasback
Cackling Goose
Carolina Chickadee
Two Females and One Male Canvasback
46-50 degrees F/0830-0930/partly cloudy/20 mph winds
As we begin the biguine for the season, life is calm yet full of life on the lake. The Cackling Goose is a rare visitor here, and this one was a stunning example. They are generally with groups of traveling Canada Geese, and this was was clearly posing, like George Washington on the Potomac.
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