A flock of 20 hooded mergansers came up the river and this shot was taken from my kitchen window, through glass. I am particularly pleased with the reflections in the water. The bird in the forground dove just as I took the photo.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Canada Geese goslings
A local goose nest had flooded in the spring and the eggs were afloat. I collected 5 eggs and put them on a heating pad, 3 hatched and two survived. The midland rehab center raised these birds to adults. Some may ask why since they are considered a nuisance. My answer to them is that everything has a right to live and how do you deny such beauty.
Common Loon
Gannet
Lapwings
Oyster Catcher
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Adult Trumpeter Swan
Juvenile Trumpeter Swan
Great Gray Owl
Barred Owl hunting
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Common Merganser Family
Great Blue Heron preening
Common Loon Adult
Sharp Shinned Hawk
This hawk hit the side of my house after a misdirected strike. Since the bird was stunned I took advantage of the few minutes I had to take some photos. Once the bird recovered, it swooped at me before taking off to a nearby tree. Luckily I had my camera on the right setting to capture this head shot.
Hawk Owl Starts the New Year Right
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