Photography featuring Maine's various natural habitat and wildlife; from the rocky coast to the inland rivers, lakes and mountains.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Gray Catbirds....
I took these two photos on the afternoon before the picture of the waterfall at Sabattus River. I've had gray catbirds nest in my yard before but I never got too close to them. This pair were pretty cooperative and actually landed next to me. I have no idea which is the male or which is the female.
Catbirds bring great joy to photography. These are great photos. I find them easy when they arrive but once the settle down, they are a little more secretive. Just my thoughs...
They are such pretty birds, a little like my native grey thrushes. Do they meow like cats? We have a cat bird in Queensland that you could swear there was a tomcat loose in the rainforest.
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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.
7 comments:
I think they are really pretty birds. I lvoe that first shot with the yellow background!
Catbirds bring great joy to photography. These are great photos. I find them easy when they arrive but once the settle down, they are a little more secretive. Just my thoughs...
They are such pretty birds, a little like my native grey thrushes. Do they meow like cats? We have a cat bird in Queensland that you could swear there was a tomcat loose in the rainforest.
Gray Catbirds are really fun. I haven't seen one here yet. Nice photos John!
Don't know that I've ever seen one of these. I would love to get more kinds of birds in my yard. Maybe one day. Lovely shots of this cutie.
I saw many today and got no shots ! Well done .
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