Sunday, February 12, 2012

More Bright skies at the Vermilon River. A Post to MWT and WBW.

These two shots are moon photos taken late at night in the pitch dark. I just thought they were interesting.

We had two days of sun with low temperatures, about -29C or -17F. But the sun warms the day despite the air temperature so Boom and I were out, and about despite the icy trails. There is nothing magic about the bird photos except the fact they were taken mostly in the sun. Remember they're all resized to about 700 pizels, so click to enlarge, and view the slide show.

Blue Jay

Female Redpoll

Female Evening Grosbeak

Male Evening Grosbeak

Male Pine Grosbeak

Northern Crow

Non-Breeding Starling

Pine Sisken

Snoozing Female Redpoll

Blue Jay

Female Redpoll

Female Pine Grosbeak

Female Redpoll

Northern Crow On Snow

Non-Breeding Starling

Pine Sisken

Blue Jay

Female Redpoll

Female Pine Grosbeak

Female Pine Sisken

Female Pine Sisken

Female Pine Grosbeak

Close Up Crow

Male Pine Grosbeak Sunning his Feathers

Female and Male Evening Grosbeak

And last but not least this Male Pine Grosbeak. A post to MWT @ http://ourworldtuesdaymeme.blogspot.com/ and WBW @ http://pineriverreview.blogspot.com/
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46 comments:

  1. Bob BushellFebruary 12, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    Well, my favourite is number 5, the Female Evening Grosbeak, it is fantastic.

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  2. Sylvia KFebruary 12, 2012 at 1:06 PM

    I always love your birds, Gary. I particularly love the ones that are all fluffed out! They do look as though they're fighting the cold! I know I'd would be! Have a great week!

    Sylvia

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  3. theconstantwalkerFebruary 12, 2012 at 1:12 PM

    They are all beautiful birds but I really like the the Evening Grosbeak and the fluffy little Pine Siskins..
    Great images.. and that is way too cold.

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  4. DebFebruary 12, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    wow that is alot of birds...cool moon shot...

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  5. Lois EvensenFebruary 12, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    As always, you bird shots are so beautiful! It's always fun to stop by and see what you are seeing through your camera lens.

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  6. TammyFebruary 12, 2012 at 2:15 PM

    I love the Grosbeak sunning his feathers and the sisken all puffed up.

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  7. Melbourne Australia PhotosFebruary 12, 2012 at 3:39 PM

    Beautiful series of shots, as usual, Gary. Each more lovely than the previous one.
    You must be so patient, photographing wildlife can be so challenging.

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  8. Gill - That British WomanFebruary 12, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    as always stunning photos, especially the last one,

    Gill

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  9. jeanlivingsimpleFebruary 12, 2012 at 4:59 PM

    Great post as always! Give Boomer a loving pat from me.

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  10. CubyFebruary 13, 2012 at 4:26 AM

    Great piictures but I particularly like the moon photos.

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  11. Sallie (FullTime-Life)February 13, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    Wonderful! You know Gary, I have this gadget on my "I-Google" home page called "My Birding Place" and I guess the photos are supposed to be by professional bird photographers. And I NEVER see one there that is anywhere near as good as yours. Just saying! Nice for you to have some sunshine!

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  12. GuyFebruary 13, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    Hi Gary

    I thought the moon shots were very neat. I also loved the third bird photo of the rather cross looking Evening Grosbeak.

    Regards
    Guy

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  13. RajeshFebruary 13, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    Beautiful birds. You have got amazing variety here.

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  14. SivindenFebruary 13, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    Great shots! - love the Pine Sisken in the low sun:)

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  15. CarverFebruary 13, 2012 at 12:35 PM

    Those moon shots are very interesting. I always love the variety of birds you photograph. Sounds like you are having some very cold weather. Stay warm.

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  16. UnknownFebruary 13, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    lovely pictures. i love the blue jay :)

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  17. Penelope NotesFebruary 13, 2012 at 1:53 PM

    A touch of sun on a bird’s feathers gives it a pretty glow. And the moon’s glow looks very mysterious.

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  18. Reader WilFebruary 13, 2012 at 2:11 PM

    What a beautiful slide show! Those birds are brilliant! Thanks for sharing.

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  19. eileeninmdFebruary 13, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    Beautiful shots of the moon and I love all your birds. Great photos.

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  20. ReenaFebruary 13, 2012 at 4:36 PM

    My fave is that grosbeak sunning his feathers!

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  21. Jenn JilksFebruary 13, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    These are a prize-winning collection. Very well done.

    Cheers from Cottage Country!

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  22. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪February 13, 2012 at 5:40 PM

    Poor birds, do they have a nest in winter?

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  23. Martha ZFebruary 13, 2012 at 7:09 PM

    Nice images, Gary, especially when enlarged.

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  24. Kay L. DaviesFebruary 13, 2012 at 10:35 PM

    I love the pine siskins, Gary, looking like little feathered butterballs, but your shot of the fanned tail of the grosbeak is fabulous.
    K

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  25. NatureFootstepFebruary 14, 2012 at 12:06 AM

    great shots of the Evening Grosbeak

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  26. UnknownFebruary 14, 2012 at 1:06 AM

    All of your pics are great captures, but for me, color wise, the last one steals the show! Thanks for sharing!

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  27. Stewart MFebruary 14, 2012 at 1:35 AM

    Hi there - I have to say that seeing birds like this would be pretty magical for me!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Australia

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  28. AnnaFebruary 14, 2012 at 4:13 AM

    So beautiful Gary!
    Great post.
    Greetings from Holland,
    Anna :-))

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  29. Lady FiFebruary 14, 2012 at 5:47 AM

    Those moon shots are very artistic.

    And boy - is it cold where you are!

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  30. IndraniFebruary 14, 2012 at 5:52 AM

    Wonderful variety. It is like a book on birds.

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  31. EG CameraGirlFebruary 14, 2012 at 6:27 AM

    It's wonderful to see the birds this time of year, especially.

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  32. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    My favorite is the 'Northern Crow on Snow', he seems to be enjoying himself as he walks through the snow with ease.

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  33. LindaFebruary 14, 2012 at 10:39 AM

    wonderful selection of bird photos, I like the pine grosbeak as I've never seen one around here.

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  34. LeoviFebruary 14, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    Yes, you're right, those pictures of interesting moon. Greetings.

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  35. Carole M.February 14, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    Minus 29 celcius, when I’m sitting here at just before 7 a.m. with 19 degrees celcius; what a sharp contrast. I find it hard to imagine even breathing that freezing air in, when being out in conditions like that. Your bird-life have to be tough to endure that for 24 hours; no wonder they enjoy a hint of sunshine! A bounty of beautiful birds, just lovely to see.

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  36. mickFebruary 14, 2012 at 3:21 PM

    Very interesting moon shots. Great photos of all the birds. Like the comment above - it's hard to imagine anyone living and moving and taking photos in temperatures like you describe!

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  37. holdingmomentsFebruary 14, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    Great selection Gary.
    You have such beautiful birds there; but like Andrew says; "way too cold." lol

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  38. CarlettaFebruary 14, 2012 at 8:56 PM

    Wow Gary - a wonderful variety this week!
    The last shot of the male Grosbeak is a lovely shot!

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  39. CameraCruiseFebruary 15, 2012 at 1:31 AM

    Beautiful series of shots!
    My favorite is the Grosbeak.

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  40. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentFebruary 15, 2012 at 1:50 AM

    So many beautiful birds! Seems the birds were enjoying the sunshine too.

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  41. RebeccaFebruary 15, 2012 at 6:23 AM

    Wow! What a great collection! Not sure which is my favorite--great shots :)

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  42. jooFebruary 15, 2012 at 8:18 AM

    I love the moon shots as much as the lovely birds collection!

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  43. Connie SmileyFebruary 15, 2012 at 3:03 PM

    Fantastic set of bird shots!

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  44. WolfsrosebudFebruary 15, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    the last one my favorite, but all so beautiful

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  45. SpringmanFebruary 16, 2012 at 7:21 AM

    17 below? Say no more. Amazing though that since were only 255 miles apart as the crow flies we haven't experienced anything close to that this year.
    Your grosbeaks are of course spectacular!

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  46. LadyD PianoFebruary 17, 2012 at 2:13 PM

    I LOVE birds! Gorgeous colors and feathers. I've yet to try night time shots. You're very pro!

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