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3. Robin Robinson September 25, 2010 at 1:47 pm

   Very nice! Great eye shot
4. Robin Robinson September 25, 2010 at 1:48 pm

   Very nice shot
5. Robin Robinson September 25, 2010 at 1:49 pm

   Lovely macro work. Looks like she needs a shave.
6. Robin Robinson September 25, 2010 at 1:50 pm

   Fantastic. Your dragonfly shots are excellent. I can’t seem to do that with a macro……
7. Hilke Breder October 28, 2010 at 4:15 am

   You got a terrific shot of the wren. I love its alert watchful posture.
8. Paul Baird December 20, 2010 at 10:02 am

   Hello Laura, great website. I recently have been following your updates via Google Alerts. I am a amateur nature photograph. I notice you use a flash where I would never have expected it to be useful, such as with your 100-400mm lens. Are you collimating the light with any add on flash attachment and are you using Canons E-TTL feature?
   Merry Christmas, Paul
9. Laura Meyers December 20, 2010 at 7:13 pm

   Hi Paul, Thanks for your comments.
   I use something called a better beamer which attaches to my flash and does focus and magnify the flash onto the subject. I do use the E-TTL feature and most of the time have the meter set for -3 so that I get an easy fill flash and enhanced glint if necessary. In the case of this Black Vulture picture, I did need additional light because of the heavy fog. I hope this is helpful.
   Merry Christmas to you.
10. Łomża Lannier January 8, 2011 at 12:41 am

    It’s good site, I was looking for something like this
11. Guy April 3, 2011 at 6:32 pm

    Hi Laura I have to say how much I love your blog. My wife and I made a short trip to New York in Sept but thru your blog we see a different side of the city, one we barely imagined. This shot is just so wonderful with the powerful juxtapostion of one of the most icon building in the world as a background to the eternal cycle of migration. May I add you to my links?

    Regards
    Guy
12. lorenz April 7, 2011 at 4:58 am

    yay spring ! Curious how effective the flash was at what was probably some distance ?
    Beautiful tree, sky, and pretty bird, yum.
13. Lorenz April 11, 2011 at 5:08 am

    magnificent ! how powerful those wings look
14. Brenda from Flatbush April 11, 2011 at 8:39 am

    Just found this site with your amazing work, and since much of it is from Prospect Park, I’ve linked you to my park blog, “Prospect: A Year in the Park” (www.ayearinthepark.typepad.com). You take the kind of pictures I can only dream of with my current level of equipment; I welcome guest shots (hint hint) if you’d like to share (full credit always given). Stop by and say hello!
15. Lorenz April 12, 2011 at 6:00 am

    oooo! fuzzy little redhead, utterly adorable
16. Lorenz April 14, 2011 at 6:05 am

    the sparrow is adorable but I am especially thrilled with the roller-coaster tangle of vine !
17. JK Canepa April 14, 2011 at 8:10 am

    Fitting that you recognize the wisdom of the female song sparrow in choosing the male with the best song! And I know you also recognize a great voice when you hear it.
18. Laura Meyers April 14, 2011 at 8:20 am

    Thanks for your comment, Lorenz. I like the roller-coaster analogy.
19. Laura Meyers April 14, 2011 at 8:22 am

    Thanks for your comment. I do believe you are right about my recognizing a great voice – so far so good!
20. Lorenz April 19, 2011 at 5:30 am

    yay warblers ! such cuties. remind me of hot little sports cars.
21. Laura Meyers April 19, 2011 at 6:31 am

    I love the image of warblers as hot little sports cars. I totally get it! Thanks.
22. Lorenz April 20, 2011 at 5:11 am

    such elegance ! and fancy detailing on the paintjob !
23. Lydia April 22, 2011 at 3:58 am

    Very nice cpature! I am a sparrow lover!
24. Laura Meyers April 22, 2011 at 4:06 am

    Thanks Lydia,
    I do love sparrow also. We have about 5 species of sparrows around now that I am enjoying.
25. Lorenz April 25, 2011 at 5:27 am

    Prothonotary is right, nice outfit !
    Fascinating that a flash can be useful at the sort of distance these were shot from …
26. Laura Meyers April 25, 2011 at 5:53 am

    I set the flash at very low. When shooting small songbirds such as these, they are most likely in shady, dark, hidden places that need light.
27. Lorenz and Flutter May 9, 2011 at 5:09 am

    Flutter, upon seeing this lovely specimen says “little birdie!!”
28. Lorenz May 12, 2011 at 5:52 am

    I love warbler weeks !
    Do little birdies get more charming? I think not !
29. Laura Meyers May 12, 2011 at 5:58 am

    And do birds get more challenging to photography? I don’t think so.
30. Lorenz May 16, 2011 at 5:00 am

    A parula ! We never heard of a parula before and he/she is very sporty. Flutter got very excited seeing this lovely creature and promptly declared “Little birdie!” once again.
31. Lorenz May 24, 2011 at 5:16 am

    What a lovely texture on this little guys feathers, like he has dried off after a boogie board session.
    Easy to see why he’d be tough to spot in the usual habitat.
32. Bonnie May 31, 2011 at 3:29 am

    I seem to breathe different with your beautiful birds. Thank you.
33. Lorenz May 31, 2011 at 5:06 am

    Could a little birdie look any sweeter ? I think not!
34. Laura Meyers May 31, 2011 at 5:13 am

    And the song is so pretty also. In fact I will add the song to this post – since I have figured that out – come back in a bit to listen.

    Thanks so much for your support Lorenz!
35. suzan frecon June 1, 2011 at 4:39 am

    I loved hearing the video.Fabulous ( and instructive)! Do you have audio videos of other birds too?

    Thank You!!
36. Laura Meyers June 1, 2011 at 4:49 am

    Hi Suzan, You can hear any bird sound on the Cornell Lab site while viewing the bird – http://www.allaboutbirds.org –

    That is where I orignally got this audio file.
    lm
37. JK Canepa June 1, 2011 at 9:00 pm

    What a delicately marked bird! My friend calls himself Tim Vireo in tribute to this creature. Thanks, Laura, for the glimpse. Getting your photos is a real treat.
38. Laura Meyers June 2, 2011 at 3:52 am

    JK – I love that Tim has named himself after these beautiful bird. A fitting tribute.
    Thanks for sharing. lm
39. Kathy Calabrese June 4, 2011 at 9:24 am

    Hi, Laura!!! Your work is becoming positively incredible! I have a new email address, and I have a signed purchase offer on the house. Life is good in Buffalo–very, very busy. My practice is growing by leaps and bounds, and I’m doing lots of neurofeedback. I will call you very soon so we can catch up on all our news. Be sure to send me your daily pic on my new account! Love, Kathy
40. Lorenz June 8, 2011 at 5:27 pm

    Wow such feathers !
    That longest group with a tapering end are amazing.
    And the layered groups of shorter feathers that put power into the longest ones without breaking them how splendid.
41. Laura Meyers June 9, 2011 at 5:52 am

    Thanks for your comment Lorenz. I totally agree. It is an amazing and beautiful configuration of feathers.
42. Lorenz June 23, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    Magnificent ! A quintessential summer bug.
    Looks like someone took a bite out of one of those wings.
43. lorenz July 9, 2011 at 5:13 am

    We just saw “Black Swan” and the wings on this lovely creature remind me of some of those flowing gestures.
44. Laura Meyers July 11, 2011 at 4:28 am

    Thanks Lorenz. Funny you should say that – one of my criteria for selecting a picture is the sense of dance movement.
45. Lorenz July 19, 2011 at 5:37 am

    Magnificent detail !
46. Lorenz July 19, 2011 at 5:38 am

    Such a neck ! Very pretty pose.
47. Guy September 15, 2011 at 6:42 am

    What a lovely photo. I really like the detailed view of the head.

    Guy
48. Guy September 20, 2011 at 6:48 am

    Hi

    What a neat shot it the Cuckoo is not a bird I see posted a lot, it is really giving you the eye.

    Regards
    Guy
49. Kalyan September 20, 2011 at 9:45 am

    Nice Picture. Did you use flash extender to shoot this photograph?

    Thanks.
50. Laura Meyers September 20, 2011 at 4:57 pm

    Hi Kaylan, Thanks for your comments. I used a better beamer on my Canon flash which may be what you are referring to as a flash extender. It does a similar function.
51. Laura Meyers September 20, 2011 at 4:59 pm

    Thanks for your comments Guy. I was happy to get this shot. It seems there were two Yellow-billed Cuckoos in Central Park last week. They are very shy and are heard more than they are seen.
52. Kalyan September 20, 2011 at 6:46 pm

    Hi Laura, Thanks for your quick response. I have one more question. Did you use tripod for the shot or was it a handheld shot. Photographs published here are beautiful.

    Thanks.
53. Laura Meyers September 22, 2011 at 4:53 am

    Hi Kalyan,
    I did use a tripod for this shot. Thanks so much for visiting my site.
54. Lorenz September 27, 2011 at 5:03 am

    magnificent catch ! nice smoothe gliding moment.
55. Lorenz September 27, 2011 at 5:05 am

    Gorgeous ! You could almost count those scales.
56. Laura Meyers September 27, 2011 at 7:58 am

    Thanks Lorenz – it is amazing to think that the colors are comprised of scales.
57. Laura Meyers September 27, 2011 at 8:00 am

    Thanks Lorenz – I was happy to get this one!
58. Guy September 28, 2011 at 7:22 pm

    Hi Laura

    Wow what a photo I love the traces of blue. Just great.

    Thanks
    Guy
59. Laura Meyers September 29, 2011 at 5:20 am

    Thanks Guy – I really love to take pictures of birds in flight.
60. Lorenz October 11, 2011 at 5:18 am

    Fantastic timing ! and what a pretty critter.
61. Lorenz October 11, 2011 at 5:19 am

    What a sweet little bird! I wonder what she’s thinking?
62. Laura Meyers October 13, 2011 at 5:18 am

    She was in the right place at the right time and about 50 shots later I was able to present perfect timing.
63. Ed November 1, 2011 at 3:41 am

    This is a White-throated Sparrow. Great pic.
64. Laura Meyers November 1, 2011 at 2:11 pm

    Thanks Ed, Right you are! This is now a White-throated Sparrow.
65. Roger November 10, 2011 at 11:46 am

    Fantastic! I take photos of red-tails in NYC as well and just love this series of posts of yours. I just got the same camera kit you used (Canon EOS 7D and Canon 100-400mm lens). Best of luck to you to find more red-tails! They’re migrating now so you have plenty of opportunities. My hawk photos are here: http://rogerpaw.blogspot.com/

    All the best,
    RP
66. Guy November 16, 2011 at 7:32 am

    Hi Laura

    A really nice selection of ducks.

    Guy
67. Guy November 21, 2011 at 7:46 am

    Hi Laura

    A lovely image you really captured the personality
    and classic pose of the Nuthatch.

    Guy
68. Laura Meyers November 21, 2011 at 8:00 am

    Hi Guy,
    Thanks for your comment. This Nuthatch was very cooperative in front of the camera.
    Laura
69. Guy November 24, 2011 at 12:39 pm

    Hi Laura

    A great shot, I did not realize you could see wild turkeys there.

    Best wishes for Thanksgiving.

    Guy
70. David December 27, 2011 at 9:01 am

    Just used this picture to identify a woodpecker I took a picture of! It’s harder to take a picture thru the window with the bird moving from branch to branch on a magnolia which has lots of branches:-)
    Thanks, David
71. gary greene December 31, 2011 at 6:13 pm

    Hi Laura ,you have a great site and a great talent..I noticed that you are getting some photo,s with a canon7d /canon100-400. It excites me to see this as I just got one for Christmas. I am into birds and fur-bearers,bears ,bobcats,fishers,fox and coyote,etc. Gonna get busy as the winter progresses… Keep up the goos work and send me a line once in a while… may God bless you Gary greene
72. Guy January 5, 2012 at 6:43 pm

    Hi Laura

    You are getting some great photos in Florida I really like the Wood Stork it is such an impressive bird.

    Regards
    Guy
73. Guy January 30, 2012 at 12:42 pm

    Hi Laura

    I just love the colouring you captured. What a striking bird when it is seen with this much detail and definition.

    All the best.
    Guy
74. Laura Meyers January 31, 2012 at 6:04 am

    Thanks, Guy.
    The bird was in perfect light and grand feather. Laura
75. Guy February 15, 2012 at 7:15 am

    Hi Laura

    The colouring on this shot is wonderful. I love the brown and blue of the water as a background to all the shades of brown and grey in the gull’s wings.

    Guy
76. Guy February 15, 2012 at 7:17 am

    Hi Laura

    A grey shot, the delicate feathers on the breast really show up nicely. Beautiful detail.

    Regards
    Guy
77. Laura Meyers February 16, 2012 at 6:54 am

    Thanks Guy. I had perfect light that let me capture all of the details of this beautiful bird.
78. Laura Meyers February 16, 2012 at 6:55 am

    Thanks Guy. One of my favorite things to do is to walk to the East River and take pictures of the many Gulls that frequent Stuy Cove.
79. Guy February 27, 2012 at 8:06 am

    Hi Laura

    This is just an outstanding photo of a pintail.

    Guy
80. Laura Meyers February 28, 2012 at 6:56 am

    Thank you guy. I am trying some different processing techniques.
81. Guy March 28, 2012 at 6:18 am

    Hi Laura

    Lots of lovely photos of birds in flight, great work.

    Swallows are always beautiful with their sleek streamlined shape.

    Regards
    Guy
82. Guy March 28, 2012 at 6:19 am

    Hi Laura

    I love the Green-Winged Teal the colour patterns always strike me as so unlikely.

    Guy
83. Ralph Tiner April 20, 2012 at 9:37 am

    Laura

    I’ve written a book on tidal wetlands to be published by the University of Massachusetts Press in 2013 and am looking for a few photos of salt marsh birds for a one-page figure. I found your clapper rail photo online and thought it would be great to show it with the other bird photos I have. Would you be willing to let me use it for this book (Tidal Wetlands Primer)? I’m also looking for a photo of the salt marsh sharp-tailed sparrow.

    Thanks for your consideration.

    Ralph Tiner
84. Fort Myers Beach April 25, 2012 at 10:50 am

    This is a great photo! I’ve never seen a bird like this on Fort Myers Beach. Such character! Thanks for sharing
85. Laura Meyers April 26, 2012 at 4:01 pm

    Thanks for your comments. I love photographing on Ft Myers Beach. It is a great destination for me.
86. we May 2, 2012 at 11:38 am

    thanks for the id!! we saw them this morning and found this on google images for new york butterflies. now we have a name for it. funny it is called red.
87. Corinne Buchet May 7, 2012 at 8:37 am

    What a variety of notes !
    and so clear
    Thank you Laura
    Its a great pleasure to hear it
    Corinne
88. Laura Meyers May 7, 2012 at 4:21 pm

    Thanks for your comments, Corinne. It is amazing how complex some of the bird songs are. I plan to include more birdsongs with my posts.
89. JK Canepa May 20, 2012 at 7:54 pm

    Went to see the warblers in Flowering Peach Hill Park in Poughkeepsie last weekend; I sure heard them but wasn’t quick enough to see. By the way, no peach trees in that park because they replaced them with an orchard of apple trees. So lovely to walk around following all the songs in the trees. Thanks for this song, Laura.
90. Laura Meyers May 22, 2012 at 4:41 am

    It is great to be able to identify the birds by their songs. I am glad these posts are helping you. Thanks JK
91. Guy May 24, 2012 at 6:40 am

    Hi Laura

    One of my favorite wablers, and with an ant no less.

    What a beautiful photo.

    Regards
    Guy
92. Laura Meyers May 24, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    Hi Guy, It is one of my favorite Warblers also. Thanks for your comments. Nice to hear from you. Best, Laura
93. Sarah May 30, 2012 at 6:25 am

    Adorable! 🙂

    May I use this picture as an avatar?
94. Laura Meyers May 30, 2012 at 7:33 am

    Yes, you may. Is there anyway you can give me credit for the picture and/or link back to my blog?
    I am glad you enjoy the picture.
95. Guy June 12, 2012 at 6:50 am

    Hi Laura

    Boy what a great shot of the Black-crowned Night Heron you captured it beautifully.

    Guy
96. Guy June 12, 2012 at 6:52 am

    Hi Laura

    A great shot of the Orchard Oriole your posting really inspire me to work on my own bird photos.

    Thanks
    Guy
97. Laura Meyers June 12, 2012 at 2:11 pm

    Thanks Guy, I got really luck with this shot. And yes you should work on your own bird photos.
    Warm regards,
    Laura
98. Laura Meyers June 12, 2012 at 2:14 pm

    I have gotten quite a few shots on this particular log at Big John Pond at Jamaica Bay. It is in really nice proximity to the blind.
    Thanks for your comments, Guy.
    Cheers,
    Laura
99. Guy June 13, 2012 at 6:52 am

    Hi Laura

    What a lovely photo.

    Guy
100. Guy July 17, 2012 at 7:03 pm

     Wow what a wonderful photo.

     Thanks
     Guy
101. Guy July 17, 2012 at 7:05 pm

     Hi Laura

     This is the photo I was trying and failing to take all last week.

     Beautifully captured.

     Guy
102. Guy July 21, 2012 at 7:34 am

     Hi Laura

     What a photo everything was perfect, the detail, the colours in the wasp and the flower.

     Perfect
     Guy
103. Patrick Acker August 14, 2012 at 12:42 pm

     Please send me phone # so i may speak with someone about purchasing ‘Northern Male Cardinal’ on snowy pine pic. my # is 269365298. Thank you!
104. JK September 4, 2012 at 8:06 am

     What a sound! Like a squeaky mattress. Thanks for all these wonderful creatures.

     And let’s protect Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge from the Rockaway Lateral Pipeline. (More info at http://www.facebook.com/carpny)

     JK
105. Bobbi September 5, 2012 at 11:12 am

     Thank you for such beautiful pictures. I did learn some info about the red bellied woodpeckers.. I have a family of them in the tree outside my window. My cats and i bird and wildlife watch every morning..You pictures are beautiful. Have a nice day… :=))
106. Laura Meyers September 6, 2012 at 4:37 am

     Thanks JK – much appreciated
107. Guy September 12, 2012 at 6:47 am

     Hi Laura

     Now that is a cool photo.

     Guy
108. Laura Meyers September 18, 2012 at 4:53 am

     Thank you for your request. You can purchase any of my pictures on my site http://laurameyers.photoshelter.com/
     Best,
     Laura
109. Laura Meyers September 18, 2012 at 4:54 am

     Thanks Guy.
110. etta boetttger September 19, 2012 at 2:44 pm

     Hi. I have one or two in the my back woods – I know they have a distinctive sound but I just saw white under the head area. thanks. this confirms my answer.
111. JK September 26, 2012 at 7:45 pm

     What a cute voice this little guy has, and a tiny body, and to think he (and she) can swim all that distance from the Northeast way down the ocean. I am just amazed by the power of the natural world. Even of its small wonders.
112. Audrey O November 26, 2012 at 8:06 pm

     Hi Laura, I have a blog with about 40 or so unique visitors, most of whom are my family, about my journey to becoming a beekeeper. Would it be alright to use your photo of a yellow jacket for a new post I’m working on about different types of bees? I found your fantastic picture via google images. I will certainly cite your work and of course leave the watermark.
113. Laura Meyers November 27, 2012 at 5:30 am

     Hi Audrey, Yes you are welcome to use this picture for your blogspot. Good luck with your beekeeping!
114. Guy November 29, 2012 at 7:47 pm

     Hi Laura

     Your photos of the Kestrel are outstanding it was nice you could get that shot from your terrace.

     Regards
     Guy
115. Guy November 29, 2012 at 7:49 pm

     Hi Laura

     I always enjoy seeing someone transform a fairly commonly seen bird into a creature of such unexpected beauty.

     Thanks
     Guy
116. Franny December 11, 2012 at 5:03 pm

     I made a watercolor painting based on your photo (it’s a Christmas present for my dad): http://ohshitimingradschool.tumblr.com/post/37747004384/northern-flicker-watercolor-based-on-this-photo

     It’s a great pic 😀
117. Laura Meyers December 13, 2012 at 7:05 am

     Nice watercolor! Thanks for the link.
118. Guy January 10, 2013 at 7:43 am

     Hi Laura

     What a glorious photo.

     All the best.
     Guy
119. Guy January 10, 2013 at 7:46 am

     Hi Laura

     I love the detail and the delicate colours.

     Wow.
     Guy
120. Guy January 10, 2013 at 7:49 am

     Hi Laura

     Oropendola are such neat birds I just love the nests. This is a beautiful photo.

     Guy
121. Guy January 10, 2013 at 7:52 am

     Hi Laura

     Wow a beautiful striking bird but it sure looks like it has been around. You got wonderful shots in the tropics.

     Guy
122. Guy January 23, 2013 at 6:35 am

     Hi Laura

     This is a lovely photo you captured this beautifully.

     Guy
123. Guy January 23, 2013 at 6:39 am

     Hi Laura

     We saw Tanagers in Trinidad they are such neat birds. I love all the different species and beautiful colours.

     Regards
     Guy
124. Laura Meyers January 24, 2013 at 6:49 am

     Thanks for your comments Guy. I do love photographing the various Gulls.
125. Guy February 10, 2013 at 10:02 am

     Hi Laura

     I love the detail on this photo, the feet are wonderful.

     Guy
126. Junior March 4, 2013 at 4:51 pm

     Wonderful picture!
127. Guy March 6, 2013 at 7:41 am

     Hi Laura

     What a wonderful photograph. I cannot believe the detail.

     Guy
128. Guy March 6, 2013 at 7:43 am

     Hi Laura

     I alwyas enjoy a really beautiful photo of a common bird it just really makes you rethink the animal’s place in the order of things and in this case especially appreciate their personality.

     Regards
     Guy
129. Guy March 6, 2013 at 7:46 am

     Hi

     I have been seeing and photographing lots of Crosssbills this winter, this is a wonderful photo. It really captures the delicate beauty of their markings and feather patterns.

     Regards
     Guy
130. Lynn S March 11, 2013 at 10:28 am

     Thanks for posting this beautiful shot . It helped me ID the three in may yard today. March 9, 2013, Sharbot Lake Ontario.
131. Jane March 12, 2013 at 10:03 pm

     These are beautiful photos. I love pictures of birds in flight. You are an amazing photographer.
132. Laura Meyers March 13, 2013 at 5:45 am

     Hi Jane, Thank you for your comment. I do really enjoy capturing birds in flight.
133. Guy March 31, 2013 at 9:07 am

     Hi Laurie

     This is an outstanding pose.

     Regards
     Guy
134. Guy May 2, 2013 at 5:27 am

     Hi Laura

     Lovely detail on this photo you can really enjoy all the colours and the markings of the feathers.

     Regards
     Guy
135. Laura Meyers January 27, 2015 at 7:06 am

     Hi Tom, Good spotting. I did some poking around and believe it my be a hybrid between a Snow Goose and Domestic Goose because there is a faint orange eye ring on this bird that is found on the Domestic Goose and the body shape
136. Samba December 20, 2015 at 12:25 pm

     Hi LauraI alwyas enjoy a relaly beautiful photo of a common bird it just relaly makes you rethink the animal’s place in the order of things and in this case especially appreciate their personality.RegardsGuy
137. Grace December 20, 2015 at 12:57 pm

     Hey Linda I got one of those feeders last fall, and that darn red squreril ripped right thru it!!!Love the Nuthatches they are also kind of bossy at the feeder!!now a question I reposted an old blog, by changing the published date but it is not showing up on my followers blogs any ideas??? Maybe I should just post favorite pics..and forget about posting the old blogs in a quandry.. HELP!!!Cheers!Linda )
138. DJ June 3, 2016 at 9:38 am

     The pictured Hooded Merganser is an immature male, not a female. Note the yellow eyes and all-dark bill, both indicative of an immature male.

     I was searching for Merganser photos, and when I saw this one mislabeled, I thought you’d want to know.
139. Helen Wood August 10, 2016 at 4:56 pm

     brilliant
140. Dave November 30, 2016 at 7:07 pm

     Hello. I recently had a pair of these birds carved for me. I’m not surprised you needed a 400 mm lens, these birds are impossible to encounter up close. Well done