This afternoon I set up a new wildlife photographer blind in my driveway to stalk my yard birds. It really made them laugh.
When I returned home I had seen a hummingbird in the garden, so I quickly refilled all the feeders and pulled out the Hummingbird feeder from the garage and filled it with sweet nectar. It didn’t take long for the hummingbird to return. He was a feisty fellow, chasing all the other small songbirds away, making sure they knew he had moved in.
The American Goldfinches were dining on the sunflower seeds, but after setting up the blind, they didn’t return. At least I got one brilliant yellow capture.
The other garden birds were wonderful and posed for me.
House Finch
Tufted Titmouse
Carolina Chickadee
Blue Jay
Northern Cardinal
Grackle
It was fun playing with the birds in my little pup tent. This can lead to new and exciting adventures!
Emily Carter ~ Nature as Art 
Great photos! However, you’re making too much work out of it using the blind. My brother sets his camera up on a tripod pointed to spots he knows that the birds perch as they come and go from the feeders. Then, he sits in the shade in his lawn chair and uses remote control to trigger the shutter. Works for hummers too.
But what do you do when the bird moves? I had much more fun and could fidget away in the tent without disturbing the birds.
He doesn’t care if the bird moves, he’s out there in the shade sipping a cold one in his chair taking life easy. If he gets the bird, fine, if not, there’s always tomorrow. Or, you could do like I do, make friends with the birds so that they pose for you like they do for me. I shot a hen turkey with my macro lens last week.
Beaaaaaautiful shots! 🙂
Thank you so much Andy!!!
You’re most welcome 🙂
The birds must have missed you while you were in Maine. Beautiful as ever and I like your new digs.
I think they did, but actually the weather is starting to turn and migration season is beginning. I like my little tent but it is tiny.
Great shots Em 😊
Thank you so much Mark !!
Love you idea of using the blind.
Well, it started with a camouflage clothing, then a tarp and now I’ve graduated. It’s a work in process Irene. 🙂
Always good to have a ‘hide’ – you ‘captured’ the birds well – good shots
You are too funny Diana ! I discovered where a large number of wood ducks are hiding, so next outing will be to stalk some wood ducks. Wish me luck!
What marvellous pictures! You are so talented, Emily!
It’s all about practice my dear. This is my fourth year now with photography and third with bird photography. I still have so much to learn though. Thank you and you humble me with your comment.
Lovely birdies as always!
I know..repetitious, but I decided I shouldn’t take them for granted. Thanks Ilex.
Loving your captures – your blog has gone to the birds 🙂
Indeed it has Renee ! Hope you’re doing super. XXOO
Beautiful close-ups!
I loved being able to be closer to them without stressing them with my presence. Truly a gift Mary. Thank you.
I LOVE your wildlife – beautiful captures! 🙂
You are truly too kind Joanne ! I realized that I haven’t been out much, so may have to do something about that. Have a wonderful day!
Have yourself a great week-end! x