Author Archives: Laura Meyers

Black-capped Chickadees

The picture of these Black-capped Chickadees were taken at the vail in Prospect Park. The picture of these Black-capped Chickadees was taken with the CANON EOS7D and the CANON 100-400mm lens and the CANON 580EXII flash.

I have not been at Prospect Park for quite awhile. I always enjoy the first Sunday of the month 8AM walk. It was a special treat this Sunday. The park is about to burst into Spring!

American Crow


The picture of this American Crow in flight was taken at the Jamaica Bay National Wildlife Refuge.

I love the challenge and beauty of capturing birds in flight. Black birds present their own challenge. The correct settings and light are essential. Being ready and focusing properly are the major issues.

Snow Geese in flight

A Bald Eagle flew over the Jamaica Bay National Refuge and over a thousand Snow Geese simultaneously took flight.

I don’t know which was more exciting the sight or the sounds of all these Snow Geese in flight.

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Common Goldeneye


The picture of this Common Goldeneye was taken at the Bronx Zoo.

The picture of this Common Goldeneye was taken with the CANON EOS7D and the CANON 100-400mm lens and the CANON 580EXII flash.

This is an adult male breeding Common Goldeneye with a lovely water drip.

Black-capped Chickadee


The picture of this Black Capped Chickadee was taken at the New York Botanical Gardens in the Bronx. The picture of this Black-capped Chicadee was taken with the CANON EOS7D and the CANON 100-400mm lens and the CANON 580EXII flash.

American Robin


The picture of this American Robin was taken at the New York Botanical Gardens. The picture of this American Robin was taken with the CANON EOS7D and the CANON 100-400mm lens and the CANON 580EXII flash.

It is such a treat to be able to get a capture under “perfect” circumstances where the bird is close and still in good light. Then the picture takes itself. This does not happen that much for me. Of course it happens more often with birds that are more plentiful.

Common Grackle

The picture of this Common Grackle was taken at the New York Botanical Gardens.

The picture of this Common Grackle was taken with the CANON EOS7D and the CANON 100-400mm lens and the CANON 580EXII flash.

The light was just right to catch the irridescence of the feathers on the beautiful bird.

Snow Geese in flight


The picture of these Snow Geese in flight including a blue morph was taken at the Jamaica Bay National Wildlife Refuge. The picture of these Snow Geese in flight was taken with the CANON EOS7D and the CANON 100-400mm lens and the CANON 580EXII flash.