The morning surprisingly opened up with no appointments, so a pre-dawn departure was due for a birding expedition. Heading off to Kinder Farm Park, I was hoping for a glorious sunrise. But alas, the clouds were not in my favor this morning.
Setting my tripod kit up in one of my favorite places to stalk along the field I hoped for beautiful things to appear.
While waiting for the birds to show themselves, a doe walked around the corner. She stood there and looked at me, trying to figure out whether or not I was a threat. Stamping her feet in protest as I was disturbing her early morning stroll, she decided to bound off to more private grounds.
Once again, the birds began to give me “the glare.” This Song Sparrow took issue with Cyclops staring at him.
There were still warblers to be found if one is patient. I must admit, I’m rather addicted to these little yellow beauties. I can’t seem to get enough of them.
Palm Warbler – Western
Prairie Warbler – Fall
Yellow Rumped Warbler
Yellow Rumped Warbler
But other beautiful birds were to be found in the park.
Northern Mockingbird
White-Throated Sparrow
Then heading over to Swan Creek Wetlands, this beautiful Kestrel quietly sat high upon the snag. Looking for an early meal.
Kestrel
And a Little Blue Heron splashed in the marsh looking for fish.
Eastern Phoebes are still here, staying fairly close but just far away.
And at last, a solitary Monarch butterfly. These monarchs have been sadly absent this season. Last year thousands traveled through Maryland on their journey south to Mexico. No one knows where they all are. A true orange treasure.
Categories: 2013 Project 365, Birds, Nature
Emily Carter ~ Nature as Art 
Beautiful! I’m sure Bambi just wanted to get a chance to be on the camera lol! they won’t admit it but they each love being in the spotlight 😉
Extremely beautiful!
Fantastic photos 😀
Looks like a great day of birding, you were able to photograph a wide range of birds. I assume that your back must be feeling better? I hope so.
I hope you get your ‘flatterbies’ back! Truly the queen of insects.
Just beautiful! I so envy your ability to get out there and get these amazing photos! I look forward to every post!
Gorgeous photos. Just out of curiosity, what lens do you use for your bird photos? They’re exquisite.
Such a feast for the eyes and the soul. Trapped here in the studio once again today, I can smell the leaves, hear the birds twittering and the doe’s hooves a-stompin’. Thank you for this transport once again to another place, Emily! 🙂
Lovely shots Emily
These are beautiful captures, Emily. Your post is motivating me to get in more practice photographing birds. I’m not real good at it but mainly because I don’t have the patience. 🙂
Lovely birds and deer, Emily.
Wow…you truly do have a wonderful talent! I especially love the northern mockingbird w/the berry in its beak!
Oh don’t all the birds look tasty I mean pretty! Pawesome photos! I really love Bambi’s cute little tail! =^.^=
Tuxedo would absolutely agree with you Bailey. So great to see you and hope the sailing is grand.
Well done! These are very beautiful.
Awesome shot! I love deer!
Lovely, lovely doe. Beautiful photo. Don’t you love how photography leads us to all kinds of unexpected glimpses of beauty? 🙂
It truly does, and I’m so happy that I decided to really get into it. The world has opened up like never before.
Ohhh that prairie warbler.. awww that chubby little chest. It could be in Cinderella! :’) It just blows me away how you know all these species!!
LOL ! You have no idea how painful it is to try to ID these little yellow things. I get lots of help from FB birding friends. Especially with this last batch. Now I know what they are.
Emily, these are so beautiful, especially the deer.
My very favorite animal.
Terrific series of birds Emily, well done!
Loving your bird captures, especially the action shots:)
Thanks Renee ! Happy Wednesday!