August 25, 2007
Bird on a bike ride...
A couple days ago Mikey, his friend David, and I rode our bikes into Hillsborough to return a video game. On the way back we stopped by a farm stand to get some cucumbers, and then took a back road to get back to the highway. Our efforts were rewarded with seeing this bird. :-)
The Leica D-LUX 3 I have has a 4x zoom, so I couldn't get a close-up, but if you click on either image you will get a larger version.
May 13, 2005
Wind didn't blow away the birds...
Although, from bird watcher standards, they are pretty ordinary, I was enjoying all the different types that were visiting our backyard yesterday. The Bluejay seems to be saying, "You lookin' at me?!?!?!" and I got more than one shot where I seemed to be catching a husband-and-wife Evening Grossbeaks.
As I mentioned on this web log before, I'm a big fan of animals, including the little varmits. Even the "common" ones awe me...
If you click on either image, you'll see a larger version...
December 31, 2004
Purple finch
I've got to figure out a way to take pictures of our birds without glass in between. This is a purple finch (I believe)...the state bird of New Hampshire.
If you click on the image you'll get a larger version...
December 22, 2004
Nagdabbit!
Not to long ago I saw the most beautiful red cardinal...but it flew away before I could grab my camera. It was an amazing bright color in a canvas of reserved browns and greens...