Pileated Woodpecker

The Pileated Woodpecker is large, and has a unique call. This looks like a younger bird, but I found him by listening to him. They are easy to spot when they are flying due to the white in their wings. I have seem them near Garbry Big woods before, but this is the 1st one I have seen near the river in a long time.

I posted a new video yesterday. In addition to a bird each day here, I am posting a video on YouTube with photos and videos from my hikes. This one is shorter than my target length, but it had been raining. I’ll just post it hear .. as I try to figure how to best share them:

~ Rick

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So young ..

This week has brought a lot of young birds. They are out of the nest and very active. I saw this juvenile cardinal along the Miami River this week. It is not perfectly focused, but it was very cool. There was two of them, and they don’t seem to care that I was there.

~ Rick

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A bunting and a tune

This indigo bunting has been singing to me every morning for a couple weeks. He has a favorite tree too, and it is located right above the trail. He perches there almost every day and sings his beautiful song. It’s beautiful, and so is he.

I love the black pattern on the blue. It really shows up in the 1st photo.

~ Rick

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Let’s go fishing

I am not sure it’s the same Great Blue Heron, but I have seen one flying over the area frequently. I took this photo early in the morning, near a local pond. Check out those eyes!

Let’s go fishing:). That is her favoite activity. 

I setup this blog a year ago. I have posted around 365 times, and over 370 photos. I have taken many times that number of photographs. I think I am improving ... it’s a learning process, and the more photos I take, the more comfortable I get. It has taken me a while to get comfortable with the big lens. I’m getting better at spotting wildlife, and faster at setting up the shot. 

My goals for the next year ..  I’ll share those soon. I am in the market for a new camera, and a drone. I’m not rushing either. Have a great day.  

~ Rick  

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Smile for the camera

I love this photo of a Northern Flicker. I am seeing more of these as the season continues. They are normally hanging out in the mornings along the river near Farrington Reserve. This one didn’t stick around long .. but long enough for me to capture this photo. I could have cropped out more of the tree, but it really make the photo so much better. 

~ Rick

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