Pic of the Day

     Downy Woodpecker – Magee Marsh, Ohio:  While there were a lot of Neotropical migrants moving through Magee Marsh, there were also other species moving around the marsh as well.  This Downy Woodpecker happened to stop at a snag that had a perfect uncluttered blue sky background.  After pecking on the snag for a minute or so, the downy began stretching its wings, giving me the opportunity to shoot some great action behavior. 


Both:  Nikokn D7000, Nikkor 500mm f4 with 1.4 converter, 1/500 second @ f 7.1 

Pic of the Day

Tri-colored Heron

Little Blue Heron      

     Anhinga Trail; Everglades National Park, Florida: Continuing the theme of the last post, here are a couple of more photos of common birds found on Anhinga Trail.  Both of these birds were shot in the same spot.  The Tri-colored heron was stalking and catching fish when the Little Blue Heron flew-in and frightened the Tri-colored away.  After feeding in the same location the little blue stretched and preened before resuming feeding activity. I must say that I do love the pose of the Tri-colored Heron.  It is a classic heron pose with its potential energy and "S" curved neck.

Nikon D300, Nikkor 500mm f4  (both images)