May
28
2009
Went out this morning (between heavy thunderstorms) to Chagrin River Park with local birder, Bob Herp. Lots of Bobolinks in full alt. plumage, beautiful male Indigo Buntings, a couple American Redstarts and many Red-eyed Vireos and Yellow Warblers singing their little hearts away. Despite the overcast weather, albeit hot and muggy, I was still able to get some decent photos of the Bobolinks and in flight as well. Bob also pointed out a Downy Woodpecker that had a nest in one of the trees.
Bobolink
Bobolink
Bobolink
Bobolink
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Downy Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
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Jan
12
2009
Spent the morning at North Chagrin Nature Center near Willoughby Hills, OH. Although my intention for going there was to locate and photograph the 3-5 Common Redpolls that were recently reported there, I never did find them. I did get a lot better photos of some of the more “common” backyard birds for our friends in the Eastern United States so the effort wasn’t completely in vain.
I scored, what I consider A+, photos of Black-capped Chickadee, White-breasted Nuthatch, Tufted Titmouse and Downy Woodpecker among many others. See for yourself!
Black-capped Chickadee
White-breasted Nuthatch
Tufted Titmouse
Downy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
Northern Cardinal
Northern Cardinal
Red-shouldered Hawk
Pine Siskin
Dark-eyed Junco (Slate-colored)
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