A few spring birds

MJoliatMJoliat Registered Users Posts: 34 Big grins
edited May 25, 2011 in Wildlife
Had a chance to get out last week and got a few shots. These were taken on the north coast of Ohio at one of the best birding spots in the nation (Magee Marsh) during spring migration. I thought I would get a lot of great shots, but DANG, these little birds don't sit still for an instant! Go figure they were trying to fuel up on insects before crossing Lake Erie to go up in to Canada to breed.

Male Black-Throated Green Warbler
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IMG_2053 by MJoliat, on Flickr

Male Prothonatary Warbler
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IMG_1971 by MJoliat, on Flickr

Male Yellow Warbler
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IMG_2179 by MJoliat, on Flickr

Comments

  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited May 22, 2011
    Good set of a nicely colored subject.
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • MJoliatMJoliat Registered Users Posts: 34 Big grins
    edited May 22, 2011
    Thanks Harry!
  • MaestroMaestro Registered Users Posts: 5,395 Major grins
    edited May 22, 2011
    I really like the last one with the male calling. The surrounding foliage is beautiful.
    Stephen
    www.capture-the-pixel.com

  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited May 23, 2011
    Very nice collection of warblers. They pretty much skipped us this migration.
    Glenn

    My website | NANPA Member
  • MJoliatMJoliat Registered Users Posts: 34 Big grins
    edited May 23, 2011
    Thanks RC. I didn't get out as much as I wanted, but from what I was hearing, we had an excellent migration this year. The cold rainy days seemed to hold them back, but when the winds changed to the S/SW, it was like the floodgates opened.
  • PGMPGM Registered Users Posts: 2,007 Major grins
    edited May 24, 2011
    Really nice photos, and I appreciate the explanation, too! Best, Pam
  • MJoliatMJoliat Registered Users Posts: 34 Big grins
    edited May 25, 2011
    Thanks for the comments Pam. I really enjoy birding, now I just have to get my photo skills up to par to do those awesome little visitors justice.
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