Brown Creeper
An early migrant, and a species that often winters, the Brown Creeper, Certhia americana, has distinctive foraging habits. It lands on a tree and works its way up the bark picking out small insects.
Brown Creeper
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Golden-crowned Kinglet
Among the eartly spring migrants are the Golden-crowned and Ruby-crowned Kinglets. There small size and quick movements make them difficult subjects for photographers.
While both species sport bright crown patches, the Ruby-crowned’s is often not seen except when excited.
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
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Purple Martin in flight
I find Purple Martins (Progne subis) a difficult challenge to photograph, especially against a bright sky. There seems to be a razor thin line between too dark and blown out. I shot the above at Plus 1-2/3 exposure to bring out detail of the bird.
I’ve never noticed that at least some Purple Martins have white plumage in the pit of their wings. I saw this in images of different birds, so it wasn’t just a single aberration. I see it is not show in Sibley’s Guide but perhaps it is well known to others. See the image below.
Purple Martin with white pits
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Bald Eagle with American Coot
At least I think it is a coot although the bird was far off and this is a large crop. I’m sure a lot of people think that Bald Eagles’ diet is only fish but they will take small mammals and birds, even fairly large birds.
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Summer Tanager
The Summer Tanager, Piranga rubra, is one of the two regular tanager species present in Ontario although it is not common. The other is the Scarlet Tanager.
It ranges from Canada through much of Central and South America.
The juvenile presents an interesting appearance as it changes to adult plumage with a distinctive mottled plumage. (See below)
Molting juvenile Summer Tanager
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Displaying male Blue-Black Grassquit
Although it is a very small bird, the Blue Black Grassquit has a big display for the plain brown female. Heleaps up from a favored perch and flutters straight back down, calling the whole time.
This species is part of the very large bunting family which includes familiar North American species like the Song Sparrow. It is found from Mexico down through all of the South American countries.
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Blossoms
I saw these blossoms hanging over a dark canyon and I was reminded of Ansel Adams’ Dogwood Blossoms so I decided to go with Black and White processing.
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Long-tailed Silky Flycatcher
One of the more spectacular of tropical birds, the Long-tailed Silky Flycatcher is found only in the highlands of Costa Rica and Panama. During the breeding season, they can be quite conspicuous. The female is similar to the male although somewhat duller and smaller.
Long-tailed Silky-flycatcher
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This video can be viewed in HD and full screen by clicking on the Full screen icon on the bottom right.
Those familiar with Photoshop may be aware of a filter called Find Edges which simplifies an image to the edges.
I’ve used it on several series of timelapses to give a kind of poster effect.
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Hopkin's Covered Bridge, Vermont
When Built: 1875
Builders: Sheldon & Savannard Jewett
Description: Hopkins Covered Bridge is an 80 foot span crossing the Trout River. It is on Hopkins Bridge Road off of Route 118.
 Hopkin's Covered Bridge, Vermont |
 Hopkin's Covered Bridge, Vermont |
This is part of a series on Vermont’s Covered Bridges. You can find an index here.
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