Birding and Bird Photography

Some backyard birds from a couple weeks ago that I just got around to pulling off the camera.

 

Barred Owl in my yard. Pretty sure it was looking at the squirrel on my fence.

 

Very nice capture!!!

 

Can anyone here tell if it's a male or female?
My neighbor thinks it's a female due to it's size.

 

Hopefully these posted in the right order.

 

Those are stunning! Looks like a special capture!!

Love the action!

 

not a bird per say …
But it is called: Eurasian Hummingbird Hawk Moth
lol

 

First bird photos from my new home, New Mexico.

 

Good shots! I love those spotted towhees. Such freaks with their jumping around!

Here’s a bad shot of the Bewick’s Wren we had fly into my in-law’s house this evening. The pool net relocation technique and a few dozen minutes of chilling out on the outside patio was what was needed for it to fly away.

 

Took the small 70-350 lens out for a walk this morning. Pleasant 35° out with ice starting to form around the edges of the wetlands.

 

While I was kayaking/fishing two weeks ago. It’s mate took off when I approached

 

Thanks! First time seeing the towhee this year and spent a solid 15 minutes watching him peck around for food.

I always enjoy a couple mallards on a pond with fall colors in there. Great shots!

 

Why am I not shocked the taco forum has a birding group! Here's my favorite photo I've taken. Got this one in our front yard two years ago and will never forget it!

 

I love the Green Heron. Those things are so cool. Here's one I got once. I don't know how I got so lucky; it looks like a painting.

 

He was really cool for sure! Much smaller than I expected! I think 99% of bird photography is luck, what a nice capture!

 

Agree, all luck. Almost all of my best photos have been when I least expected them and wasn't even trying. It's rare that I've been bent on a good photo and gotten one.