Thank you. No flash, 1/4000 sec., f.8

SLS_4853X Ruby-throated Hummingbird by Sherwood Lincoln, on Flickr

Cardinal flowers have adapted to being pollinated by one source, Hummingbirds this one is a juvenile Ruby-throated. A stigma extends beyond the tip. When the tuft of hairs is pushed back by the bird, the end of the tube opens and releases pollen. Thank you for taking your valuable time to view my photos. All are taken in southeastern Ct. most with a Canon 5DMIV and Canon 100 to 400 II lens.

SLS_5534D Yellow Warbler by Sherwood Lincoln, on Flickr

Male Yellow Warbler is very common in Ct., but most seldom, if ever, see them. They rarely go to bird feeders. They seem to like brushy edges dining on insects; that may be why I see them mostly in power cuts. Thank you sincerely. I appreciate your comments. My photos are taken in southeastern Ct. most with a Canon 5D M IV and Canon 100 to 400 Il.

SLS_2872X Coopers I think? by Sherwood Lincoln, on Flickr

I am going with a Cooper's Hawk even though it could be a Sharp-shined Hawk. Accipiters specialize in praying on other birds." Short rounded wings allow for fast acceleration and aid in dodging around and going between trees and branches. The long tail aids in braking and making fast turns". I sincerely appreciate your comments. Thank you. I take my photos in southeastern
Ct. most with a Canon I or 5D M IV and Canon 100 to 400 Il.

SLS_8636D Traill's Flycatcher by Sherwood Lincoln, on Flickr

Traill's Flycatcher in the rain. (From All About Birds)." Bird watchers that encounter a silent flycatcher often call it a Traill's Flycatcher because, without a peep, Alder and Willow Flycatchers are nearly impossible to separate in the field. In fact, before 1973, Alder and Willow Flycatchers were considered the same species. Thank you for taking your valuable time to view my photos. All photos are taken in southeastern Ct. most with a Canon 5DMIV or 7DMII and Canon 100 to 400II lens.

SLS_1458D Goldfinch by Sherwood Lincoln, on Flickr

American Goldfinch Thank you kindly for taking the time to view and make thoughtful and honest comments. I take my photos in southeastern
Ct. most with a Canon 7D M II, and Canon 100 to 400II. THANK YOU.

SLS_0165-2D Juvenile Black-crowner Night-Heron by Sherwood Lincoln, on Flickr

A striking little Juvenile Black-crowning Night-Heron. even though it has a short neck and legs, it is still a Heron. It lives mostly in brackish marshes and as the name implies it hunts in the dark or early in the morning. The juveniles are brown but still have beautiful red eyes. Have a super fantastic day. Photos are taken in southeastern Ct. with a Canon 5DMVI or 7DII and Canon 100 to 400II. THANK YOU.

SLS_613D Blue- gray Gnatcatcher by Sherwood Lincoln, on Flickr

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher. Thank you kindly for taking the time to view and make thoughtful and honest comments.
I take my photos in southeastern Ct. most with a Canon 7D M II or 5D M IV and Canon 100 to 400II.

SLS_5352D A Great Egret with an itch. by Sherwood Lincoln, on Flickr

In my opinion, the Great Egret one of the most elegant wading birds. The long back feathers are called aigrettes, which are displayed during courtship. "In the early 1900s, hunting reduced the Great egret population. The long white plumes Egrets were quite valuable in the millinery trade, as it was fashionable to adorn lady's hats with large feathers. In 1903, plume hunters were getting $32 an ounce for the ornate plumes".
All my bird photos are taken in South Eastern Ct. most with a Canon 7D Mark II and Canon 100 to 400II THANK YOU

SLS_5566D Ovenbird by Sherwood Lincoln, on Flickr

Many of the small spring birds have arrived. This cute little fellow is an ovenbird; it may look a little like a Thrush, but it is closely aligned to a warbler. They got their name from how they make their nest; it looks like a dutch oven with a dome on the top and a side entrance. Ovenbirds are common but are easily overlooked because, from a distance. It's just another little brown bird. All my bird photos are taken in South Eastern Ct. most with a Canon 5D Mark IV and Canon 100 to 400II; THANK YOU.

SL_L2337 Glossy Ibis by Sherwood Lincoln, on Flickr

A harbinger of spring is when the Glossy Ibis return in my neck of the woods. Some years it can be tough to get a decent shot because they spend a lot of time in the marshes, but this year they cooperated, and I about burned the camera up. Have a super fantastic day. Photos are taken in southeastern Ct. with a Canon 5DMVI or 7DII and Canon 100 to 400II. THANK YOU.

SL_L2386 White-faced Ibis by Sherwood Lincoln, on Flickr

The White-faced Ibis looks a lot like a Glossy Ibis. The white around the eye and the pink legs and eyes are good ways to tell them apart. In the past was thought to be a subspecies of the Glossy Ibis. They probably came from an earlier invasion of the New World by the Glossy Ibis, which then evolved into a distinct species. I appreciate those who take the time to view and make thoughtful, honest comments. I take all photos in southeastern Ct. most with a Canon 5DMIV or 7DMII and Canon 100 to 400I. THANK YOU.

_SL_L1039 Wood Duck by Sherwood Lincoln, on Flickr

Nothing like a drake Woody. "Due to over-hunting as well as the destruction of habitat, wood duck numbers were very low in the late 1800s and early 1900s. It looked like they were headed for extinction. Due to conservation efforts, their numbers are now on the rise and there are thought to be over a million wood ducks in North America now". Have a super fantastic day. Photos are taken in southeastern Ct. with a Canon 5DMVI or 7DII and Canon 100 to 400II. THANK YOU.

SL_L2152S Glossy Ibis by Sherwood Lincoln, on Flickr

Glossy Ibis came from Africa to the Caribbean in the 19th-century populations have steadily expanded to include New England. They show up about this time of the year for a couple of weeks along the marshes of Ct. This one was photographed in Hammonisset SP. Have a safe and joyful Easter.

SL_L2660D House Finch by Sherwood Lincoln, on Flickr

Get a room! A pair of House Finches exhibiting "Allofeeding also refers to food sharing between adults of the same species. Allofeeding can occur between mates during mating rituals, courtship,egg-laying or incubation, between peers of the same species, or as a form of parental care". Thank you kindly for taking the time to view and make thoughtful and honest comments. I take my photos in southeastern Ct. most with a Canon 7D M II or 5D M. Thank You.