I haven't posted in many months, partly because I haven't had what I'd call a blogworthy adventure and partly because my photos are just so abysmal. I've been reading two blogs by birders who have really big lenses and a lot of luck....it's enough to give a girl a complex! But this heron at Ridgefield NWR yesterday gave me a good show - stared and stared at the potential vole meal in the grasses then BANG! went for it. Missed....and casually walked away, on to the next spot where perhaps the voles had not yet caught on.
I like the Red-tail below because it emulates
Monty Python's Flying Circus but with a hawk. Dark head, light chest, dark belly band and lighter below.
Finally, here is a nifty new bird, a Red-breasted Sapsucker, that glided into the yard, clung to the chimney and had a look around. Took off for parts unknown and, to my knowledge, has not been back. Wish it had come back for the November yard list contest! Maybe I would have had a fighting chance!
8 comments:
Ooooh! That Sapsucker is a nice one!
I'm suffering from digiscope envy myself these days... but still... love those Heron pics!
The heron is beautiful!
We've had a sapsucker visit,as well, though it flies off just about as quickly as it lands.
Fun Blog! And I'm amazed at the variety of birds you photographed in Central Oregon 2! I'll be back!
Gorgeous heron.
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