I finally had a Saturday with enough time in the schedule to at least stop by the banding station at Audubon. After hitting the snooze button a bunch of times, I arrived “late” at 6:30 or so. Nets were already up, but they had not done the first net check.
I never ended up going on a net check because I got immediately distracted by the Eastern Bluebird pair working hard to feed the nestlings who are so close to being ready to fledge.
I waited (im)patiently to try for a shot of a parent removing a fecal sac after feeding. Bluebird parents keep a tidy nest.
In preparation for nature photography classes I’ll be teaching Tuesday evenings in July, I spent most of the time practicing with my 100-400mm lens. I didn’t have my tripod, but Terry LeBaron loaned me his. Thanks, Terry!
Eastern Cottontail
House Wren – sporting some bling!
Baltimore Checkerspot Caterpillar
Skipper
I think it might be a Blue Dasher teneral… Colors will change as it becomes mature.
Then it was back to the banding station and a quick lens change:
Emily Thomas and a Gray Catbird
Emily checks the molt limit on a Song Sparrow
That’s all for now. Bye!
Yellow Warbler Female
Way to go, Jen! Your usual assortment of beautiful photos.
I especially love the wren. You always have to keep an eye on the little ones!
I’ve never seen a bluebird. They are beautiful. And that warbler looks like a yellow canary.
Late getting there for 6:30 ! a.m. !!!!!
Wondeful! I hope to go bird banding soon!
Beautiful photos. Especially the one of the Warbler! I’m new to ”bird watching” – I’m not even sure that’s what I should call it. My interest in birds has exploded over the last year – I guess because I finally took the time to slow down and observe how amazing they are. Now I’m hooked. I’m glad to have come across your site.