So I was driving home along a back road (surprise, surprise), when this beauty landed on a woodpile RIGHT BESIDE THE ROAD! I got off a few quick pics before a motorcycle showed up and the magic moment was over. I turned around and came back, but she was too skittish and shy by then. Not great pics, but a GREAT bird to add to my collection!
Yes, YOU ARE the pretty bird :-)
Also saw:
Chipping Sparrow in shadow
Grackle singing in sunlight!
Crow in a field
Big bird in landing pattern for the local international airport.
And...
And...
I have never been able to get a woodpecker with my camera, so I understand your excitement. I was all excited just to see one the other day, going to work.
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you are having fun with your new lens! :-)
All things flying. I like. Thanks for sharing. :)
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Squee is right :)
ReplyDeleteVery nice. I"ve seen a couple of pileateds in Minneapolis recently, too, after a drought of many years.
ReplyDeleteLove those pileateds. And I'm still surprised by their jungle call.
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