Category Archives: Birding

The Sweet Spot

Posted on February 9, 2013 by joey

Every lens out there has a sweet spot, which refers to the aperture at which the lens produces the sharpest image. It is all about finding that sweet spot and applying it. The sweet spot of the Nikkor 70-300mm which … Continue reading →

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The First Blizzard Bird

Posted on February 8, 2013 by joey

Well the first unusual bird of the storm has showed up! That being a Hermit Thrush, which actually went up on the feeder to get some seed. The Ovenbird showed up shortly after. Hopefully these guys make it through the … Continue reading →

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The Little Ovenbird That Could ….

Posted on January 29, 2013 by joey

… survive sub-zero temps, multiple snowfalls, and a lack of insects which make up its normal diet. I’m not sure how it is surviving the cold, as it should only be as far north as Florida right now. I was … Continue reading →

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A Birdy Day

Posted on January 16, 2013 by joey

We had off from school today due to the snow, so it gave me the chance to work on getting some bird photographs. Believe it or not, the most plentiful birds today were the Common Redpolls and the Ovenbird! Here … Continue reading →

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Simple Click

Posted on January 11, 2013 by joey

Common Redpoll in the rain.

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A Not so Common, Common Redpoll

Posted on January 7, 2013 by joey

Common Redpolls have irrupted from the north this year, and have begun to show up in big numbers. I had 4 at my backyard feeders yesterday, and one teed up right in front of my dining room window. Unfortunately, I … Continue reading →

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What a Start to 2013!

Posted on January 1, 2013 by joey

An Ovenbird showed up in my yard this afternoon! The normal winter range for this bird extends as far East as Florida, so this bird is way out of place! A great sight to see though!

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Falling Into Place

Posted on December 30, 2012 by joey

With news of a moderate snowfall accumulation, I knew it was going to be great for photography. I set up this pine branch in the tripod that I use to hold my perches and placed some seed under it to … Continue reading →

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The Terrorizer

Posted on December 26, 2012 by joey

A Sharp-shinned Hawk has been visiting our backyard feeders, and has tried to pick birds off multiple times right in front of my eyes! This morning it was so bold to land on top of my hopper feeder so whatever … Continue reading →

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Mission Accomplished …. Well Kinda

Posted on December 3, 2012 by joey

Ever since the Pine Siskins starting coming to the feeders, I knew they would be a great subject. They are extremely tame, but I could never get them on a perch other than a feeder. Well one finally landed on … Continue reading →

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