I’m feeling a little hungry.
The rain storm that came to Maryland this week has brought the long delayed migrating birds. Tomorrow is set for a birding blitz, and I hope I can get some sleep tonight.
It’s like someone dusted magical fairy bird dust along the land and the place is exploding with birds. First hitting a sod farm for sandpipers made me quickly realize just how much I miss my Canon 7D.
Greater Yellow Legs
After my ride with the beast, I wandered into the woods at the farm, where a ton of birds taunting me with their calls. I did manage to find these though and can’t wait to go back tomorrow with more time to find more.
When I got home Federal Express was kind enough to leave my newly cleaned and repaired Canon 7D. All ready for heavy duty work tomorrow. It really should be illegal to have so much fun. Happy Hump Day! Bella
Common Yellowthroat Warbler
Black and White Warbler
Categories: 2013 Project 365, Annapolis, Birds, Foot Prints, Nature, travel
Emily Carter ~ Nature as Art 
Really nice shots.
Thank you so very much ! I’m going spring migration crazy this week. Can’t get enough of beautiful birds.
Beautiful. I hear you about about it should be illegal to have so much fun. A friend and I spent 4 hours at a natural garden this morning. I was giddy with joy – and decided that I really need a 70-300 mm lens. 🙂
You do need at least a 300mm lens. preferable 400mm. Are you Nikon or Canon?
What did you find in the garden?
I’m Nikon 5100. We found flowering trees, woods, beautiful vistas, a magnificent tree hideout, and lots of fun flowers inside. Lots more posts coming, Bella! 😀 So you think I would be happier with a 400mm than a 300mm. I wonder if we ever have a “big enough” lens? 🙂 I have my sights on a 800mm that cost over $17,000. Really?????
I heard of that new Nikon 800. It looks amazing. The 500 was the price of a cheap car too, but I love it, and was so worth it.
Yes ! At least 400mm for birding. Even with that a lot of post processing crop is needed. The further the bird, the more the image degrades in the cropping.
You can always rent the 800mm, as well as the others to see what you think. I’ve got a link on the bottom of my blog for BorrowLenses
Wow, wow, wow! These are awesome images! The clarity and sharpness on the vulture is amazing. What a treat to peek in here. 🙂
That vulture was so close and just posing perfectly for me. Thank you so very much for your kind words.
These are wonderful, Bella.
I especially love the first one.
Thank you so much Lisa ! Vultures aren’t the prettiest things, but I couldn’t resist the perfect shot.
Your photos are really special. I love sharing the up-close detail of these birds.
You are so kind Charlie, and thank you so much for your kind words. I love it when the birds get close and I can get a great image.
I hope that you hid the can of WD 40!
I assume that the first one is a black vulture?
I’m jealous of your warbler shots, especially the black and white!
What I did was put my cleaning kit for the camera elsewhere. Appears that when I was trying to clean the sensor I moved it out of place. Thankfully Canon fixed it for free! Just know that for the first year all service is included with your new purchases. Make sure you do it before the year is up. clean, calibrate, etc.
The B&W was a surprise to find. I think I saw a Black & Blue breasted warbler too, but he moved before I could get a really good look at him. Will try to find him today.
Thanks for the tip. I had heard that Canon has excellent customer service, as does the local store that I purchased my kit from. One of the reasons that I switched from Nikon.
Good luck!
If having fun is illegal, might as well feed me to the vultures. 😆 Are these taken from your repaired heavy duty camera? These birds are magnificent.
HAHAHA !! Indeed ! Yes ! This were taken with the 500mm. Big difference right?
Mighty big diff. Awesome.
So you can see it ! Glad to know I wasn’t imagining things.
I may not be a photographer but I have appreciation for what I see. Have a grand day on birding.
I really like that hungry fellow above, it’s so cute… 😉
He was certainly hoping I had some goodies for him to eat. 🙂
It’s always such a treat to drop in here, these bird pictures are amazing! 🙂
Wow, you just made my head blow up with joy. Thanks Calee ! So happy you enjoyed these so much.
Wonderful, wonderful!
Thank you so much Maya ! I’m so excited to have captured these birds, let alone see them for the first time.
Beauties, love them all!
Thank you so much ! I wish you were with me during the birding blitz. It was crazy fun!
Beautiful! The birds are calling me too. Heading out to the Arboretum in the morning. Your collection is inspiring!
OH ! I can’t wait to see what you found in the arboretum this week. BTW, if I wanted to visit Shenandoah for birds, when would be the best time?
I didn’t end up taking my big camera today. I really needed to concentrate on the IDs. Lots of great birds out, though. Our survey starts on May 15 in and around the Shenandoah Valley (Clarke, Warren, Fauquier etc.). I think any time now is a good time. Lots of nesting going on and bird activity. If you want to come out this way, to the Arboretum or Sky Meadows or the Thompson Wildlife Management Area, I’m happy to join you!
Beautiful photography! Can hear the excitement in your words – lucky you! Have you considered doing a card series, calendar, etc. with your lovely bird shots.
You are too sweet Mary ! My photo coach is telling me the same thing. I think I’ll keep with the project 365 this year and get a huge collection in my library of images. Next year I can concentrate on publishing.
You have some gorgeous photos here Emily, I am so glad you got your camera back, must be a relief.