Shayne

Won't be seeing these cuties until the summer months! 😢

I don't have words! Wow!

Bird Photography: Full body portrait of a fluffy Song Sparrow perched on a thin branch, startling & looking at the camera. Shot with a Nikon Z8 + NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR. Location: Scudder Pond Nature Preserve, Bellingham, WA.

POV: Rotund Sparrow minding her own business until YOU startle her! 😡 #birds #wildlife #photography

Bird Photography: Full body portrait of a fluffy Song Sparrow perched on a thin branch, looking off and minding its own business. Shot with a Nikon Z8 + NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR. Location: Scudder Pond Nature Preserve, Bellingham, WA.

POV: Rotund Song Sparrow minding her own business. ☺️ #birds #wildlife #photography

They tend to be overshadowed by the males, but I've always had a soft spot for female Mallards. Great shot!

She's looking very introspective. ❤️

Bird Photography: Side profile of a Red-winged Blackbird perched on a cattail against a dreamy, blurry background; its back is to the camera, showing off the stripe of red between its speckled plumage. Shot with a Nikon Z8 + NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR. Location: Scudder Pond Nature Preserve, Bellingham, WA.

A dignified Red-winged Blackbird! #birds #wildlife #photography

Absolutely stunning, almost straight out of a painting. We can only dream of such moments!

Clean shot! What a good looking oyster catcher.

So happy for him & his stick! 🥹

What a great BIF capture!

Terrific photo!

Thank you! These guys are always a treat to photograph.

Thanks! And yes, they most definitely do. 😂

Bird Photography: Full body portrait of a male Red-winged Blackbird looking angrily at the camera, while perched in the middle of a thin Y-shaped branch against a soft, blurry background. Shot with a Nikon Z8 + NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR. Location: Scudder Pond Nature Preserve, Bellingham, WA.

Followed up by unadulterated grandpa grump! #birds #wildlife #photography

Bird Photography: Full body portrait of a male Red-winged Blackbird looking angrily at the camera mid-call, while perched in the middle of a thin Y-shaped branch against a soft, blurry background. Shot with a Nikon Z8 + NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR. Location: Scudder Pond Nature Preserve, Bellingham, WA.

A photo you can hear! Male Red-winged Blackbirds are notoriously vocal. This one is giving "Get off my lawn!". 🤭 #birds #wildlife #photography

Mr. Buffalo just needs a good clean! I'm sure he's handsome underneath the mud. 😂 Gorgeous Sunbird shot!

What lovely colors indeed! We can only pray for such ideal conditions. 🙏

Dignified!

Bird Photography: Minimalist shot of a female Red-winged Blackbird perched on a thin sliver of a branch that runs across diagonally against soft blurry background. Shot with a Nikon Z8 + NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR. Location: Scudder Pond Nature Preserve, Bellingham, WA.

The under appreciated female Red-winged Blackbird. When I first saw one during my early birding days, I was surprised to find that they weren't anywhere close to looking like their namesake! #birds #wildlife #photography

Thank you! 🙌

Beautiful colors! Reminds me of a painting.

Bird Photography: Side profile of a Pacific Wren perched on a thin diagonal branch, a determined set to its expression. Shot with a Nikon Z8 + NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR. Location: Sehome Hill Arboretum, Bellingham, WA. #birdphotography

This Pacific Wren is locked in! 🎯 #birds #wildlife #photography

Amazing small in frame shot!

Thank you! ☺️

Bird Photography: Mid-singing profile shot of the same Red-winged Blackbird, looking as if he’s screaming. Shot with a Nikon Z8 + NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR. Location: Scudder Pond Nature Preserve, Bellingham, WA.

… and screaming! One of the very common birds I never tire taking photos of. #birds #wildlife #photography

Bird Photography: A Red-winged Blackbird calmly perched on a deteriorated cattail. Shot with a Nikon Z8 + NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR. Location: Scudder Pond Nature Preserve, Bellingham, WA.

A Red-winged Blackbird in its natural habitat & state of being: perched on a cattail… #birds #wildlife #photography

Ralph is looking very introspective!

Bird Photography: Anna's Hummingbird perched high on a thin vertically aligned branch with its right wing folded with distinction. Shot with a Nikon Z8 + NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR. Location: Whatcom Falls Park, Bellingham, WA.

Anna's Hummingbird looking very distinguished! #birds #wildlife #photography

Fantastic shot! Out here looking like Ocean’s 5. 😍