Posts for: Sherwood Lincoln Whistletown Wilds
Mar 27, 2021 09:35:48 #
_SLL4828D American Bittern by Sherwood Lincoln, on FlickrAmerican Bittern medium-sized herons are considered an uncommon bird in my neck of the woods, but there are probably more around than we think; they move so slowly and have an incredible plumage camouflage. Their best defense is to freeze with their head pointed straight up. They can be standing 20 ft in the reeds and go unnoticed by all but the most discerning observer. Both sexes look the same. 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. Have a super fantastic day.
Mar 23, 2021 09:48:17 #
SL_L1471D Great blsck-backed Gull by Sherwood Lincoln, on FlickrGreat black-backed Gull. A supreme predator! Aside from eating the obvious all seafood (fish, crabs, clams), they also eat carrion. I have witnessed them kill and eat small mammals and small songbirds if they catch them over open water. Gulls are very adept at knocking birds into the water, drowning, and devouring them. If that isn't enough, they will steal from another bird's catch. It is no wonder they are a highly successful species. Thank you kindly for taking the time to view and make thoughtful and honest comments. I take my photos in southeastern
Ct.
Mar 20, 2021 09:34:03 #
SL_L0827D Hooded Mergansers by Sherwood Lincoln, on FlickrA pair of male Hoodies. Fifty years ago, Hooded Mergansers would have drawn a crowd, but today they are quite common. If you are fortunate enough to find a small group doing their breeding dance, it is fascinating to sit back and watch. Have a super fantastic day. Photos are taken in southeastern Ct. with a Canon 5D M IV or 7D M II and Canon 100 to 400II. THANK YOU all.
Mar 17, 2021 17:27:17 #
_D1A9713-D Savannah Sparrow I think??? by Sherwood Lincoln, on FlickrSavannah Sparrow LBB (little brown bird) landed in the right spot, What luck. 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.
Mar 14, 2021 12:03:01 #
SL_L0844 Male Hooded Merganser by Sherwood Lincoln, on FlickrA case forI was lucky to get this shot on a calm day which gave me a clear reflection of this Hooded Mergansers; laying down would have been impossible to get this reflection, but I envy those who can lay on the ground. Hoodies nest in tree cavities near water. They will use Wood Duck nesting boxes if available and unoccupied. Have a super fantastic day. Photos are taken in southeastern Ct. with a Canon 5D M or II 7D M II and Canon 100 to 400II. THANK YOU.
Mar 13, 2021 10:45:41 #
_MG_1318D American Goldfinch by Sherwood Lincoln, on FlickrAnother American Goldfinch having a dust-up. Birds, in general, have squabbles continually over everything from; food, breeding, and territory. After countless hours of watching, I have never seen any harm done to each other... (birds of a feather, so to speak). Have a super fantastic day. Photos are taken in southeastern Ct. with a Canon 5D M or II 7D M II and Canon 100 to 400II. THANK YOU.
Mar 12, 2021 10:36:26 #
eshlemania wrote:
I think it looks like a grackle, but the colors don't match. I don't think the beak does either. So, here I am calling on the experts again. Thanks so much. :D:D
I also think it is a Rusty Blackbird. Euphagus corolinus.
Mar 9, 2021 16:37:47 #
SL_L8593 American Goldfinch by Sherwood Lincoln, on FlickrThank 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 or Sigma 24 to 105. Have a super fantastic day.
Mar 7, 2021 15:42:29 #
jimvanells wrote:
Excellent image of the bird, but needs some space at the tail.
Thanks, Jim. I agree, but I cropped out an ugly Birdfeeder; I need to learn Photoshop!
Mar 7, 2021 10:47:05 #
SL_L0581DS Male Wood Duckss by Sherwood Lincoln, on FlickrMale Wood Duck...Spring is the time when I see a variety of ducks that stop by my little lake before heading north to breed. Wood Ducks are one of the ones that stay and breed, and the garish-looking drake maybe my favorite. Have a super fantastic day. Photos are taken in South Eastern Ct. with a Canon 5D M or II 7D M II and Canon 100 to 400II.
Mar 7, 2021 09:42:11 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
While it definitely isn’t beach weather yet, the C... (show quote)
What a Great series, thanks.
Mar 6, 2021 09:07:56 #
_D1A4474D Evening Grosbeak by Sherwood Lincoln, on FlickrMy; what a big beak you have. An Evening Grosbeak can put up to 125 pounds of pressure with its bill; they can crack a cherry pit. A large flock of Evening Grosbeaks invaded my bird feeders; in minutes, they emptied them. There were so many I couldn't figure out which one to photograph. Thank you kindly. All photos are taken in South Eastern Ct. with a Canon 5D Mark IV and Canon 100 to 400I.
Mar 1, 2021 16:29:57 #
SL_L7520 Cuteness overload Black-capped Chickadee. by Sherwood Lincoln, on FlickrBlack-capped Chickadee. Thanks all Spring is just around the corner. Photos are taken in South Eastern Ct. with a Canon 5D M II or 7D M II and Canon 100 to 400II or Sigma 24-105.
Feb 27, 2021 10:05:59 #
_D1A2059-D Male Purple Finch in the rain! by Sherwood Lincoln, on FlickrA male leucistic Purple Finch. This was a great year for a northern bird eruption. I have been able to photograph many of our small northern boreal friends that are not normally available. Thank you ahead for taking your valuable time to view my photos. All photos are taken in South Eastern Ct. most with a Canon 5DMIV or 7DMII and Canon 100 to 400II lens or Sigma 24 to 105. Have a super fantastic day.
Feb 25, 2021 10:22:26 #
SL_L0142 White-throated Sparrow by Sherwood Lincoln, on FlickrWhite-throated sparrows come in two color forms: some have black and white stripes and others with brown and tan stripes. It was an unusual year, not many White-throated Sparrows in my neck of the woods. Have a super fantastic day. Photos are taken in South Eastern Ct. with a Canon 5D M or II 7D M II and Canon 100 to 400II or Sigma 24-105; THANK YOU