Surf Scoters

It was a beautiful day to be outdoors….still a bit cool, but the sun was out….. so we headed for Caesar Creek State Park. We hoped to catch a view of some Surf Scoters that had been seen.
When we arrived at the location noted in an Ohio Bird’s List post, we were told that the Scoters had been around, but had already headed out. We elected to hang around for a while, and were rewarded with some flight shots when the Scoters returned.

La Jolla Pelicans and More

It’s about time I get around to posting some of the pelican images I shot while at La Jolla Cove in December. What a lovely view….sun, seal, pelicans and happy people…..a great afternoon with son Mike, his wife Keren, grandaughter Jaiden, and nephew Dom.
The Pelicans were in breeding plumage….colorful and a beautiful contrast to the blue sea at the cove.

Cormorant

While this bird may be common in other areas, here in Clark County they are an unusual sight….especially one that allows a photo session.

Interesting Hummingbird Behavior

This young Ruby-Throated Hummingbird male was guarding his territory, when a young female decided to perch on one of his favorite snags. He quickly flew in and grasped her beak with his foot….snatching her off of the perch. That’ll teach her!

Dayton Dragons at KOA

The Dayton KOA campground has a small fishing pond which turned out to be a great spot for photographing dragonflies…..including the Eastern Amberwing playing peek-a-boo with his shadow….

Hummers

Late summer is my favorite time for hummingbird photography. Cicadia, crickets and katydids provide a lovely background for the buzz of the hummers’ wings.
A Ruby-Throated male has been around our Trumpet vines all summer, and he’s sooooo territorial. I was trying to photograph a female, but each time one came near my setup, he headed her off and sent her packing!

Colorful Birds

I was able to spend a short time at George Rogers Clark Park….was able to see Northern Parula, Blue Headed Vireo, and Indigo Bunting.