739
Vaughn Bay, Washington
June 15, 2008
This is one of my favorite backyard birds. You can find a Spotted Towhee in my yard throughout the year. They like to feed on the ground, but if food is sparse they will go up to a feeder. They prefer the globe feeder because they can go inside and feed as if on the ground.
Nikon D80, Tamron 200-500 zoom, Manfrotto tripod
738
Vaughn Bay, Washington
June 15, 2008
This is a backyard shot of this species. They are regulars during much of the year.
Nikon D80, Tamron 200-500 zoom, Manfrotto Tripod
737
Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
May 31, 2008
This is a female of this species. It was located quite a distance from me so the photo is not very good.
Nikon D80, Tamron 200-500 zoom, Manfrotto tripod
736
Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
May 31, 2008
It is late spring and this proud mother Mallard is taking a swim with her brood. What a happy family!
Nikon D80, Tamron 200-500 zoom, Manfrotto tripod
735
Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
May 31, 2008
This was a highlight for the day. This may have been a lifer. I can’t remember, but I certainly can say I don’t see this species much. This bird was along the road that goes along the Nisqually River and the north side of the Two Barns loop trail.
Nikon D80, Tamron 200-500 zoom, Manfrotto tripod
734
Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
May 31, 2008
This photo was taken along the loop trail out to Two Barns.
Nikon D80, Tamron 200-500 zoom, Manfrotto tripod
733
Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
May 31, 2008
It was so long ago (today being Jan 14 2009) that I don’t remember where in the refuge this was taken. No matter. Thank you Mr. or Mrs. Robin for letting me take your photo.
Nikon D80, Tamron 200-500 zoom, Manfrotto tripod
732
Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
May 31, 2008
We were almost back to the car when I got inspired by the grass along the trail. It’s not all about birds you know! A camera and a nice walk on a nature trail really helps you step back and see what’s around
you.
Nikon D80, Tamron 200-500 zoom, Manfrotto tripod
731
May 31, 2008
Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
I found this goose family near the trail that goes from the visitor center to McAllister Creek. There were several sets of families in the same area.
Nikon D80, Tamron 200-500 zoom at 440mm, 1/320 sec, ISO 200, Manfrotto tripod
730
Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
May 31, 2008
I found this American Goldfinch out near two barns.
Nikon P4, Nikon Fieldscope 82mm ED, 30x WA eyepiece, Manfrotto tripod, ISO 100, 1/150 sec