Mom was no where in sight, but that’s not surprising….I doubt that she can fit in the nest with the chicks at this point. Notice that they are staring to get their “horns.”
Monday, April 15, 2013
Aliens are growing (Great Horned Owlets)
Just 9 days after our last visit, we took advantage of the warm Sunday afternoon and visited the Prairie’s Edge owletts. Amazing how much they’re!
Mom was no where in sight, but that’s not surprising….I doubt that she can fit in the nest with the chicks at this point. Notice that they are staring to get their “horns.”
Mom was no where in sight, but that’s not surprising….I doubt that she can fit in the nest with the chicks at this point. Notice that they are staring to get their “horns.”
Some Weekend Birds
Flying Squirrels...Rocky Lives!
After our walk to see the owletts, Lynda mentioned that her husband had informed her that flying squirrels were living in a nesting box on the property. Lynda gently tapped the box with her walking stick and out popped not one, but two flying squirrels.
I had never seen one up close and personal, but these were simply adorable…..I can easily understand why folks have begun keeping Sugar Gliders as pets….
Here, Rocky peeps around the tree trunk to see if we’re still nearby.
In this shot you can see the flaps of skin that allow the squirrel to glide.
I had never seen one up close and personal, but these were simply adorable…..I can easily understand why folks have begun keeping Sugar Gliders as pets….
Here, Rocky peeps around the tree trunk to see if we’re still nearby.
In this shot you can see the flaps of skin that allow the squirrel to glide.
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Great Horned Owl's Nest
Our visit to the Great Horned Owl nest on Friday with friend Lynda Pauley (of Prairie’s Edge Art Studio) revealed just how fast these chicks are growing.
This is a look a week prior….we were barely able to see the fuzzy heads popped up in the nest.
One week later here’s what we saw….
Can’t wait until this week’s visit!
This is a look a week prior….we were barely able to see the fuzzy heads popped up in the nest.
One week later here’s what we saw….
Can’t wait until this week’s visit!
Monday, April 8, 2013
Swan Wars
We headed out Friday morning on our usual drive…..stopping at Old Reid first. That was a good decision, since we were able to witness some interesting swan behavior.
The resident pastor Mute Swans were defending their territory from another pair, which we had seen fling in from over the lake a bit earlier. David was able to get some great shots of the flyover.
This swan is going after one of the intruders….he’s leaving a wake!
He’s showing his stuff after chasing off the other swans.
Once the intruders were gone, our resident swans met up to congratulate themselves.
The resident pastor Mute Swans were defending their territory from another pair, which we had seen fling in from over the lake a bit earlier. David was able to get some great shots of the flyover.
This swan is going after one of the intruders….he’s leaving a wake!
He’s showing his stuff after chasing off the other swans.
Once the intruders were gone, our resident swans met up to congratulate themselves.
Golden Crowned Kinglet
Here’s a cute little harbinger of spring…..a Gold Crowned Kinglet!
I was watching some ducks, when I heard a familiar call from the nearby brush.
I was watching some ducks, when I heard a familiar call from the nearby brush.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Ross' Goose
This goose was cohorting with some geese at SR 334 and Middle Urbana Rd in Clark County….not sure if it is a Ross’ or a Ross’/Snow Hybrid. I will post to the Ohio Bird List for an ID.
Friday, March 29, 2013
Grebes & More
What a beautiful day! It was a welcome change to be able to get out and enjoy the weather for a change.
We headed to Old Reid this morning, where we photographed 3 Pied-Billed Grebes….
Then on to the Buck Creek Marina, where we saw numerous Horned Grebes, including the fellow in good plumage….
Here’s a few other favorite shots from today….
We headed to Old Reid this morning, where we photographed 3 Pied-Billed Grebes….
Then on to the Buck Creek Marina, where we saw numerous Horned Grebes, including the fellow in good plumage….
Here’s a few other favorite shots from today….
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Vultures & More
Here’s a couple of shots from our weekend jaunts.
In Champaign County we came across this Turkey Vulture feasting on a raccoon carcass. David was able to isolate the scavenging bird. Nature isn’t always pretty…..
More of his friends were joining the feast….I love the way David was able to get this shot showing the full wing extension!
In Old Reid Park, the Belted Kingfisher was enjoying the sun on Friday….
This fellow was at Buck Creek State Park….
In Champaign County we came across this Turkey Vulture feasting on a raccoon carcass. David was able to isolate the scavenging bird. Nature isn’t always pretty…..
More of his friends were joining the feast….I love the way David was able to get this shot showing the full wing extension!
In Old Reid Park, the Belted Kingfisher was enjoying the sun on Friday….
This fellow was at Buck Creek State Park….
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Great Horned Owls
Lynda Pauley, of Prairie’s Edge, contacted us to let us know that she had seen a Great Horned Owl in the previous year’s Red Tailed Hawk nest. We took some time on Friday afternoon to head out to Lynda’s to take a look, and were able to get good looks at the nest and the owl. We were careful to stay far enough away not to disturb her. We’ll plan on checking the nest again in the next couple of weeks….hopefully with better lighting so we can get some good images to show the progress.
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Song Sparrow
Even though it’s still winter, it began to feel a bit more like spring is on the way after I was greeted by this Song Sparrow at Buck Creek. Can’t be long now!
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Saturday, February 23, 2013
Gulls
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Canyon Views
I was looking back at some images from a trip to the Grand Canyon a few years ago and this image caught my eye. I’ve never been a landscape photographer, but this was one of my favorites.
And another favorite…..
And another favorite…..
Eagles
We had the opportunity to view eagles again today…..such majestic birds that I am practically speechless….
Friday, February 8, 2013
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Short-Eared Owls
On a cold and blustery January day, we decided to drive northeast to Killdeer Plains Wild Life Area in search of Owls. Photographic conditions were horrid….
We were successful in locating the Short Eared Owls, and despite sleet and drizzle, were able to capture a few images.
It was such a joy seeing these birds and watching them soar and course that the images were just an extra….the real treat was in having the opportunity to see them!
In addition, we were treated to the sight of several Northern Harriers.
We were successful in locating the Short Eared Owls, and despite sleet and drizzle, were able to capture a few images.
It was such a joy seeing these birds and watching them soar and course that the images were just an extra….the real treat was in having the opportunity to see them!
In addition, we were treated to the sight of several Northern Harriers.
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Redheads
The weather today wasn’t conducive to a photo shoot, so I had to be content to look back at what I was shooting in years’ past. One of my favorites was this pair of Red-Headed Ducks. They stopped over for a short visit at Old Reid in the winter of 2008.
It was a wonderful experience to be close to these beauties….even if some of them didn’t care to interact!
It was a wonderful experience to be close to these beauties….even if some of them didn’t care to interact!
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