Eastern Phoebe

Bug Catcher

Fawn

Looking for mom

I spent some time with my camera at my favorite spot yesterday. I believe the bird posted is an Eastern Phoebe, let me know if that is not correct...

As I walked up to the creek I saw a fawn very close by. I laid down in some tall grass just after I came up. I went down to where I saw him lay and he was all curled up in a ball. I didn't get to close...I didn't want to disturb him or upset his mother. He looked to be, to me, not more that a few days old. I found a spot to sit and watch to see if he would get up. After about an hour the mom returned to check on him. She was very close to where I was and I could have gotten some close shots of her but didn't want to scare her off. The baby got up when he saw her. The mom just walked off again and the baby ended up laying back down. I guess she was just coming to check in on him. I felt kind of sorry for him when she just walked away because he stood there looking after her like he was wanting to go with her. I was thrilled to be able to see such a young one and his/her mom. 

 

Nesting Sandhill Crane

Nesting Male Warbler

Ruffled Yellow Warbler

Male Humming Bird

Sandhill Cranes
Sandhill Cranes 2
Sandhill Crane 3
Blue

If you saw my post in the forum you will know that I spoted a Bald Eagle in the woods behind my house last weekend. I have lived in the same town all my life and have never seen one in this area so it was exciting to see. No need for votes on this post...the shots are soft (he was quite a ways away from me and it was dreary, cloudy day). I just wanted to share what I saw. Thanks for looking!
Bald Eagle
Bald Eagle 2
Lunch time
Another duck...Hooded Merganser, male: Walk on Water

I think Spring is finally near! I saw quite a variety of ducks last weekend.
I think this is a young male Common Goldeneye. (It looks like the female but it has the white spot that a male has).
Female Common Merganser
Male Hooded Merganser 2
Male Hooded Merganser 3

Junco close up
Red Tailed Hawk 01
I am not sure what kind of  Hawk this is. His body is dark. It isn't the best photo...but can anyone help me identify it?
I thought this deer (the one on the left) is so cute with his one little antler Deer 01
Deer 02

someone that lets you nap on their back on a sunny, Lazy Afternoon.

And...of course, a bird photo... RedBellied WP

I haven't been able to get out and play with the new lens much lately. It's either snowing, raining or below 0 here in MI. Come on Spring!!! :-)

Blue_Jay_2_16
Nuthatch
I was very suprised yesterday to see these Sandhill Cranes. Either they never left in the fall...or (I am hopeing) they know Spring is very close.
Sandhill Cranes
Deer

These are some of my first shots with my new lens. It is quite a bit heavier than what I am used to...but...I think I am going to really like it! :-)
Comments welcome, good or bad.
Thank you.
Fun in the water

Junco

Surely you must know that I am better than you.
Whatever
 Deep in thought
And.. 2 bird shots:
take off
Open your mouth and Close your eyes...

Meeka

Face it, I am larger than you!

Profile

Rust

gull
 Egyptian Goose
Hey there handsome
I'm at sure what kind of duck this is. I like the fluff on top of his head! :-)Duck

Sparrow
 On The Fence
Got My Eye On You

Tufted Titmouse01
Tufted Titmouse02
Sparrow
Sparrow