Male Red-breasted Nuthatch
/Taken in our backyard. We have them ever winter but this year I think they invited some friends. This is the most we have ever had. I am really enjoying watching them flitting around. They never seem to stand still.
Proud Male Mallard
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Such calm ducks Mallards are, until you get in their space or near there off-spring then it is all out war. This handsome one was sitting on the shore watching his lady and I assume offspring swimming along the pond at Midlothian Mines Park as you can see in a very proud stance. I was a far enough distance away not to disturb his moment of pride but close enough to get this portrait without needing to crop.
This @getolympus, on this camera is giving off some great detail and sharpness. Pretty happy with the combo.
Olympus OMD-EM1X, 100-400 Olympus lens.
Chipping Sparrrow
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2020 certainly had more bird photographers using their backyards as a canvas, I among them but it wasn’t new for me, I have been shooting in the backyard for years. It is convenient and such a great way to relax for an hour to two, sometimes a bit too convenient as I easily get distracted when cleaning, cooking, etc. when I see the flutter of a bird through the windows or see a bunch of activity in my birding area. This little one was one of those distractions.
Olympus OMD-EM1X with 300mm f4.0
Top Nine for 2020
/Below are my most liked photos on Instagram for 2020. I am humbled by the growth I have had on my Bird IG page, all the likes and comments and continued encouragement. For larger view of any of these photos visit my portfolio pages (links above).
