I have been lucky enough to see 10 species of hummingbirds so far, but never have I been lucky enough to see their nests. 🪹
Yesterday, I was in awe after a friend pointed one out.
What a scene! 🥰
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Finally birding back at home and was lucky to catch this American Kestrel as it took a break.
It was a kestrel filled day as I came upon at least 3 and all were agitated as Red-tailed Hawks were in their territory.

#kestrel #bird #brooklynbirds #nature #beauty #raptor #canon #femalephotographer

A close encounter of the otherworldly kind.
What a gorgeous female Ruby-throated Hummingbird!
I heard the flutter of her wings as she flew by. 🌸🌺🌻

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A Little Blue Heron looking more white than blue.
He will start getting that beautiful blue plumage in his second year.
He still looks lovely, no?

#littleblueheron #kindofblue #bird #heron #juvenilebird #birding #birds #birdsofflorida #canon #femalephotographer #nature #smallmoments #peace

This little Ruby-throated Hummingbird landed right next to me.
She closed her eyes for a moment and by the end the of shoot she flicked her tongue!
Look at those little feet! They only have 4 little toes. Three point forward and one in the back to help perch. 💕

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Upon our arrival on Prince Edward Island we were lucky to be graced with Northern Gannets.
Their head plumage was so much brighter than I am used to as it dulls by September and I don't get to see them until the winter on the NYC/NJ shores.

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Closeup of a juvenile Common Tern.

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Here's another breeding plumage star- the Great Egret.
While in this phase, they grow long plumes on their back and part of their face turns this beautiful green.

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An Anhinga in breeding plumage is a work of art! 🖼️
They stay in this startling plumage only for their breeding season, which is around March until May.
Check out those feet as well! 💕

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It's been a crazy couple of days in Maine.
So busy hiking and dropping my jaw at beauty that I haven't had time to go through my photos.
I did take this photo upon arrival to Southwest Harbor.
The deer in the fog had me captivated.

#maine #nature #natureisamazing #foggyshot #deerinwoods

Maine's night sky.

#maine #astrophotography #nightsky #stars #beauty #nature

Here's a Ruby-throated Hummingbird in one of most beautiful gardens in Southwest Harbor- the Charlotte Rhoades Park and Butterfly Garden.
This beautiful garden attracts wonderful pollinators. 🐝🦋🐤
This little girl added to the beauty by buzzing up to some Bee Balm. 🌸🌼🌸

#hummingbird #bird

Incoming! 🐠
I haven't gotten to do much birding on this vacation.
Yet, how could I resist when this Osprey welcomed me to Prince Edward Island with his catch in his talons? 🐟
Each shot brings him closer. 🥰

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I am HONORED to be featured in Occhi magazine! The link is below, if you would like to read the interview. 💕

Loons doing loony things on Lake Winnipesaukee. 💕

Check out the last shot where they are running across the water together.

They were calling out to each other amongst the splashing.
What an awesome experience!

#loons #birds #birdsareawesome #birding #nature #natureisbeautiful #canonshots

If I ever get a nice piece of property, I am going to invest in a cherry tree. 🍒
So many Cedar Waxwings came to visit!
Did you know that Cedar Waxwings are one of the few birds who can survive on only fruit for months?
No wonder this tree was so popular! 🥰🙃

#cherrytree #bird #nature #birding

Our adorable juvenile Red-bellied Woodpecker is driving his poppa crazy!
I love how he follows him around calling out what might be, "Feed me!"

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This Great Blue Heron had no problem catching his meals. 🐠
Yet one has to wonder, how many little fishies 🐟 does he need to eat until he gets full?
It is said they eat 1 lb a day yet at times they eat a small mammal that can be 2 lbs!
He's going to be eating for a while at this rate.

#birds #bird

NY State Senate Bill 2023-S6314A Prohibits the importation, manufacture, sale, distribution and use of glue traps, glue boards, and other adhesive-based animal traps.

NYers, Please sign up and support this bill that will prohibit glue traps. Glue traps torture animals and hold them there to die a slow and painful death. People use them on trees to get rid of lantern flies, killing birds in the process.
#bangluetraps #savewildlife #supportbirds #lawsforbirds

I fell in love with this Juvenile Red-bellied Woodpecker.
He was spending his time trying to forage on his own but relied heavily on his father to feed him (photos to come).
He was a noisy little bugger, making his way from tree to tree. 💕

#birds #birding #ilovebirds #femalephotographer #nature

I was beginning to think I would never see a hummingbird this season.
Finally this little Ruby-throated made an appearance!
In the spiritual world hummingbirds represent happiness and joy. 🤩
That's pretty on point. 🥰

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Tree swallows making more Tree swallows!

Did you know that the female incubates the eggs for around 2 weeks. There are about 4 to 7 eggs. The nestlings stay in the nest for 18-22 days before fledging!

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Common Loons in breeding plumage. 💕

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A late in the day sighting of a beautiful White-breasted Nuthatch in between lichen.
He would stop every so often and listen to the bark of the tree.
I think he was listening for insects 🐜.
Such a savvy little bird! 💕

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Black wolf walking in the summer grass in front of a forest.

Did you know wolves are absolutely essential for a healthy ecosystem?
When wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone the entire system reacted. Small animals became more abundant. Birds began breading more. Rivers changed, small carnivore populations increased.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGGe...

Going through some folders of photos and came across this Pygmy Nuthatch.
I love seeing new Nuthatches as we only have the Red-breasted and White-breasted here in the Northeast.
He is a cute little thing, isn't he?
He was in Sisters, OR. a place I highly recommend!

#bird #birding #birdphoto

Please indulge me as I share some shots of a fantastic raptor- the Grey Ghost.
I was ecstatic, walking down the road, when he caught my eye.
Winter birding is so much fun when they are around. ❄️🪩💙🥰🐦🪶

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Northern Harrier gliding through dusk.

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Are my friends out here? 💕