The Carolina Wren is another local favorite of mine. These little birds are curious and fun to watch. I wasn’t close enough to this one to get a tightly cropped image but I sort of like the colors and textures here.
Carolina Wren II
Carolina Chickadee III
This little Carolina Chickadee graced me with its presence on a sunny day in December. These little birds are one of my favorite locals.
Northern Cardinal, 4
Virginia’s state bird can be difficult to photograph. The Northern Cardinal normally keeps at a safe distance from people so it’s hard to get really close to them. The male’s brilliant red color can also make exposure and even focus difficult at times. I captured this one in open shade and that seems to have resolved the color issues.
Little Blue Heron
Anticipating Pelican
This Brown Pelican seems to know sometimes a little patience pays off. It stood there for a while, quietly waiting to see if the fisherman had any handouts. Unfortunately it never got that meal. Two other fisherman arrived and the pelican decided it was time to move along.
Anhinga In Mangrove Tree
Lake Yellowstone Killdeer
Juvenile Laughing Gull
Sanderling Display
Raven Taking Flight
