Sharing resources and real estate. I see quite a few Glossy Ibis in the spring, but this is my first time seeing juvenile late in the summer. I spent about an hour last week photographing a trio of the young birds at Hammonasset SP. Glossies came from Africa to the Caribbean in the 19th century, and populations have steadily expanded to include New England. Thanks to all, I always appreciate those who take the time to view and make thoughtful comments.. I see quite a few Glossy Ibis in the spring, but this is my first time seeing juvenile late in the summer. I spent about an hour last week photographing a trio of the young birds at Hammonasset SP. Glossies came from Africa to the Caribbean in the 19th century, and populations have steadily expanded to include New England. Thanks to all, I always appreciate those who take the time to view and make thoughtful comments.

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I named him Simply Red, he was easy to recognize because of the half color of his throat. likely this juvenile Hummingbird was hatched on my property, and for a few months, he stopped by my window feeder about every half hour during the day. His first and next adventure involves flying up to 2,500 miles including a 500 mi. non stop crossing the Gulf of Mexico to go someplace in Central America. I hope to see him on his 5,000-mile annual migration in the spring but I probably will not be able to recognize him as he should be in full color. On another note, my next-door neighbor fed the hummers over 170 lbs of sugar( not a typo) this year he fed six 1 gt. feeders twice a day now; that is dedication. His yard reminds me of a beehive.

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Empidonaxes, or better known as Flycatchers, are small mostly gray or brown with a lighter or whitish breast. I have spent hours searching the internet and bird books trying to identify these birds some of the difference is only relyed on their song, and you don't want to talk about juveniles. Do you get the idea? So from now on, they are LBB's or little brown birds! Thanks to all, I always appreciate those who take the time to view and make thoughtful comments. PS I think it's a juvenile last Flycatcher!

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Thank You! Good eye, yes they are feeding there young.

Eastern male Bluebird eating wild Blueberries. Thanks to all, I always appreciate those who take the time to view and make thoughtful comments.

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Some more Butterflies; Great Spangled Fritillary, Milkweed, and one lone Bumble Bee. Thanks to all, I always appreciate those who take the time to view and make thoughtful comments

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Male Redstart Warbler, people watching, My lens focuses at 3 feet, the bird was literally to close to focus properly. Thanks to all, I always appreciate those who take the time to view and make thoughtful comments.

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Sorry, I must have forgotten to click the little box.

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I was taking advantage of the lack of suitable bird subjects to save the day. So I spent a short time photographing the different Butterflies and assorted bugs in a small flower garden. I think the flower is a Purple Coneflower and a Painted Lady Butterfly. Photographed in Old Saybrook Ct. Thanks to all, and I appreciate those who take the time to look and make thoughtful comments. Canon 7D MII / Canon 100 to 400 II.

It's been a while but I don't think so, I always put a slight vignette.
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Hard to believe, I do take a few landscapes! These were taken in Old Saybrook Ct. at the mouth of the Ct. river, each one with different light and focal length. It goes to show photography never gets boring!

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Thanks, Earnest, These are washers found in most hardware stores.

Canon 100 to 400 II Mostly set at 400mm. Thanks!