Hey, where did you come from?

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While not the best cardinal photo in my collection, the story is interesting. Earlier this week, I took a morning drive. I was trying to get a good sunrise photo. I was also trying to learn the hunting patterns of our local eagles. After several sunrise photos, and some time watching the eagles nest, I stopped to take a walk along the river.

After a few photos, I was getting cold so I headed back to the car. As I was just about to leave the trail, I looked up, and there he was ... just watching my every move. I had my large lens on the camera which helped me to capture this shot. I kept thinking, pleased stay there for a few more seconds. I was having focus issues with all the tree limbs. Snap ... got it. Even got two of them before he flew off.  

I am always grateful for every one of natures creatures that stops long enough for me to take a photograph. I think the tree makes the shot extra cool. A special moment with nature.  

~ Rick

 

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Red-bellied Woodpecker

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I really love woodpeckers, and this little guy is so cool. This is a Red-bellied Woodpecker. I guess the red-belly is not very visible in this shot, but it’s there. I not only saw her, I heard the pecking as well. 

This species does not migrate. They are monogamous, and solitary nester. It is certainly a small woodpecker. 

This was the 1st time I haves seen one of these around this area. Later the same day, I saw a nest and a second one, about 3 miles upriver. I’ll capture a shot of that when I go back. Now if spring would just return. 

~ Rick

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Hey, it’s a Sandpiper

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This photo goes back to our 2015 trip to Hawaii. This shorebird is a Buff-breasted Snadpiper. I photographed her on Waikiki beach (on a beautiful, warm day😳).

In the 1920’s, this bird was nearly extinct. I don’t know about you, but I think this is a cool looking bird, and I am glad they are still around.

~ Rick

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Let’s make some noise

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I took this photo of this Red-Winged Black Bird in May of 2015. I was taking photos of a friend at Charleston Falls Preserve. The colors are great, especially the greens. That makes me anxious for spring. That is right around the corner, right? 

The bird .. well, just making some noise!  

~ Rick  

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A Cardinal proposal?

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Well, she does not seem to be as interested as he is. I took this photo about 4 years ago. I have been back to this location many times, and I think I have seen the happy couple. They have both matured and they seem to be happy 😊 .  

~ Rick  

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