A brief, but fierce, snowstorm left our region blanketed in white. A coating of ice added dazzling highlights...
This birds nest was topped by a fluffy layer...
A belted kingfisher is still fishing the small creek, and allowing some nice views...
The males select possible nest sites and clean out the debris left by previous occupants...
Even after all this work the female may reject the site...
When that happens, the male begins his search again...
After the storm had passed deer could be found searching for food...
This deer was carefully selecting one of the few remaining leaves...
It is easier to spot raptors when the leaves have fallen...
On a recent, rainy, day I found a red-tailed hawk feasting on the carcass of a deer...
My presence did not distract the hawk...
I found this sub-adult bald eagle at sunset. This image is rendered in black & white. I will include color versions in future blog posts...
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Beautiful photos, you got some really nice ones of the pileated. It's surprising he let you get those pictures, they usually flee.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Woody. I guess he was too preoccupied with the cavity renovation to be concerned with me.
ReplyDeleteIt's been a long time since I've seen aa kingfisher here. Used to see them all the time. The photos of the woodpecker are great. Merry late Christmas, my friend, and best wishes for the coming year when we might all be vaccinated and can get out and about more freely.
ReplyDeleteThank you. We are lucky to have a lot of kingfishers here. Most are spooky and will not pause for a photo.
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