Getting in shape for the warbler picture taking season!
This is the first picture of a warbler for me this season. I am reminded that I need to get in warbler-picture-taking-mode which is going to need some practice.
The male Song Sparrow uses its song to attract mates as well as defend its territory.
Listen to the Song Sparrow song below
Spring has arrived at the Jamaica Bay National Wildlife refuge. The Swallows dashing around is one of my most favorite visual experiences at JBNWR.
Both Osprey pairs were back at their platforms this past weekend doing some serious nestkeeping as were many of the other summer residents.
Starting to look alot like Spring!
The picture of this American Ronbin was taken with the CANON EOS7D and the CANON 100-400mm lens and the CANON 580EXII flash.
I find that taking lots of pictures of my subject gives me a better chance of coming up with a picture such as this – especially with small birds when it is difficult to see exactly what they are up to from a distance.