Environment:
Start Time: 7:10 AM Temperature: 63 degrees Sky: Sunshine few clouds with noticeable breeze
Gorgeous weather continues. Bird drought also continues. I have to admit that I left the park after today’s walk feeling like the trip had not been as successful as others. I thought all I had was a Squirrel and a heron to show for my efforts. But when I got home and looked at what I had I was really surprised. There were two subjects that I had photographed which I had no hope of being any good. The first of these is posted below of a Red-tailed Hawk being chased from the area by a little Western Kingbird. That little guy was absolutely pounding the bigger bird. Shortly thereafter a Bullock’s Oriole flew past me and I fired of a quick shot. That shot is today’s featured image (above) which blew me away. Lucky shot! Also posted are the afore mentioned Heron and Squirrel.
Sightings:
Birds: Canada Geese, Osprey, Starlings, Cormorants, Swallows, Barn Swallows, Western Kingbirds, Eastern Kingbird, Mourning Doves, Mallards, Wood Duck, Robins, Red-tailed Hawk, Sharp Shinned Hawk, Great Blue Heron, Bullock’s Oriole, Blue Jay, Turkey Vulture
Critters: Prairie Dogs, Squirrel, Cabbage Butterfly
Gear: Nikon D5600, 55-300mm
