Reid Photography

A close-up photograph of a Downy Woodpecker clinging to a lichen-covered tree branch. The bird has striking black-and-white plumage, with a bright orange patch on the back of its head, perched in a natural setting with a soft, blurred background.

Downy Woodpecker loves to put on a show

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A black-and-white photograph of two birds on a calm body of water. A small bufflehead duck with a black and white plumage is in the foreground, while a large swan with a vivid orange beak is softly blurred in the background. The reflection of the birds shimmers on the water surface, creating a serene and artistic composition.

The Swan and the Bufflehead

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You're so welcome! Glad you appreciate the lovely wee thing!

A White-breasted Nuthatch perched on a tree trunk, looking upwards with a neutral-toned background, emphasizing the bird's delicate white and gray feathers and the intricate texture of the bark.

Nuthatch

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Silhouetted Red-winged Blackbird perched on a bare shrub in a calm reflective water setting, with its mirrored image visible below, creating a serene and minimalist composition.

Red-Winged Blackbird and its reflection.

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Close-up of a sandhill crane preening its feathers in a sunlit field, surrounded by dry grass and soft bokeh in the background.

I could watch Sandhill Cranes all day!

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It had just fallen off the ledge that it's swimming alongside, but seemed to recover quickly!

A fluffy Egyptian gosling with light brown and white feathers floating on calm, amber-colored water, with a blurred earthy background and tree roots framing the scene.

Egyptian gosling, proud as a peach!

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Cheers!

A serene scene of a brown and white horse grazing in a field, with a blurred background of water and distant buildings under a cloudy sky.

Wild horse on Assateague Island

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An owl perched on a slender branch at sunset, with its head turned backward, showcasing its sharp gaze and intricate feather patterns against a muted sky.

Short-Eared Owl

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An indigo bunting perched gracefully on a green bush, set against a vibrant, blurred green background.

Continuing the blue theme with a lovely wee Indigo Bunting.

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Lovely!

Definitely up there in the birds I love to photograph list.

Isn't he just!

Thank you!

A close-up photograph of a group of vibrant pink flamingos with striking black-tipped beaks, captured in dramatic lighting against a dark background.

Flamingos...pretty in pink!

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A vibrant eastern bluebird perched on a tree branch. Its blue feathers cover its head and back, with a warm orange-brown hue on its chest and belly. The background is blurred, with a soft bokeh effect that emphasizes the bird's vivid colors. The bird is facing slightly to the right, with its eye focused ahead.

Love the contrasting colours of the Eastern Bluebird

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They are definitely a lovely bird to see.

That’s awesome!

Sometimes I worry I’m just looking at a carving and thinking it’s a wild animal!

An adorable barred owl perched on a tree branch with one eye closed, showcasing its intricate brown and white feather patterns, blending harmoniously with the wintery forest background.

Wee wink from a cheeky Barred Owl

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Two Sandhill Cranes in mid-air, engaged in a graceful display of movement with wings outstretched, set against a golden, grassy field under soft natural light.

I really do love watching the Sandhill Cranes dance.

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Close-up of a Downy Woodpecker perched on a birch tree branch, showcasing its black and white plumage with a red patch on its head against a soft, natural background.

Downy Woodpecker didn't mind us getting up close

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Cheers! With all the tools at hand to create it automatically, it would be a sin not to do it.

Cheers!

Cheers! Once you know where they are, they tend to show off for the photos!

The image shows a majestic owl in flight, its wings spread wide, gliding against a soft, blurred background of earthy tones. The owl's intense yellow eyes are focused directly at the viewer, highlighting its sharp gaze and intricate feather patterns.

Short-eared owl having a staring contest.

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They really are awesome!