Poor lighting and an unsuccessful attempt at an outing earlier in the morning kept me close to home today. Sometimes I forget the fun I can have with my camera in my own back yard!
It was pretty active - at one time there were 41 birds around me, gathering at the fountain to drink or to indulge in a few peanuts. A Coopers zoomed past my head but fortunately for my feathered friends he didn't stick around.
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In addition to the usual suspects - sparrows, cardinals, doves and black birds - Blue Jays rang in the fall season with LOUD voices and lots to say. |
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Most are sporting back-to-school haircuts!
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Hanging out at the local watering hole. |
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Where's my nemesis? |
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Here I am...get away from MY peanuts! |
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This odd bird joined in the festivities...I wasn't able to locate him in my birding book! |
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Can't think of a better way to spend a holiday Monday! |
You could charge admission to your personal birding paradise. ;-)
ReplyDeleteThat look like a Nikon, wise choice. :)
Love the Jays!!!
Definitely a Nikon! Thanks Daniel.
ReplyDeleteWow, those are beautiful photographs!!
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