Photography featuring Maine's various natural habitat and wildlife; from the rocky coast to the inland rivers, lakes and mountains.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Dark Eyed Junco...
Last Thursday and Friday I had tons of juncos visiting the yard. They're a little more skittish than some of the other songbirds but this one landed on the end of that log and posed nicely for me.
A beautiful shot of the male! That log is perfect. Mine are always sitting in the driveway or on the ground somewhere and the bill never shows up well.
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I live in Lewiston, Maine and have for most of my life. I've always had an interest in nature; as a kid I read books by Edwin Way Teal, Rachael Carson, among others, and I used to love studying the Golden Nature Guides. When I got into photography it was natural for me to take pictures of the natural world. A few years ago I got into kayaking and that allowed me to get to places I would never be able to by hiking and of course this gives me more photography oppurtunities. I realized years ago you don't have to travel to exotic locations to get good photographs. I have to admit I'm lucky to be living in a beautiful state with a lot of natural diversity, but I've taken good pictures right in my own back yard and neighborhood.
9 comments:
Beautiful shot.
Such a beautiful photo John...I see the white stuff in the background!!
A beautiful shot of the male! That log is perfect. Mine are always sitting in the driveway or on the ground somewhere and the bill never shows up well.
Juncos are tough. This one makes it look easy. Love the shot.
Great catch John. He looks so intelligent.
Awesome photo John!
We had 150+ stop by on Saturday for some refueling.
Yes he did! Very nice.
I love seeing your "playing card" birds. This cute little junco is especially appealing!
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