Yellow-bellied Sapsucker – Sphyrapicus varius

Photos By Shawn Weigelt
August 4, 2008
Carmel, Maine

Here are the rest of my Yellow-bellied Sapsucker photos (the better ones anyway). This bird was too comfortable around me, pausing to preen while I was only about five feet away. Hopefully it learns to be a little more wary of people.  If you look carefully you can see just a few red feathers starting to come in on the forehead.  As an adult (male or female) this bird will have an entirely bright red crown.

Nikon D80 70-300mm VR
1) 300mm, 1/320sec, ISO 200, f/5.6
2) 165mm, 1/640sec, ISO 200, f/5.0
3) 220mm, 1/640sec, ISO 200, f/5.6

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Northern Harrier – Circus cyaneus

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Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
March 16, 2008

As I was walking out to McAllister Creek, this Northern Harrier surprised me by flying very close. I only got two quick photos – one which came out better than expected.

Nikon D80, Tamron 200-500 zoom at 200mm, f5.6, 1/320 sec, ISO 200, Manfrotto tripod

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Bufflehead – Bucephala albeola

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Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
March 16, 2008

A few Buffleheads were swimming in the flooded field to the left of the trail as you walk out to McCallister Creek. The previous photo of the Northern Shoveler was on the right side of the trail. Second photo shows male and female.

To see more photos from this day at Nisqually, click on the link below:

http://akabirdnerd.com/birds/?p=4561

Nikon D80, Tamron 200-500 zoom at 490mm, f6.3, 1/250 sec, ISO 200, Manfrotto tripod

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