I hope everyone had a great Fourth of July Holiday!!
For the past week or so, Ann and I have been trying to work in some birding, between doing household chores and visits to the vet with our Shih Tzu, Suzie. She has eye problems that we are trying to clear up. Anyway, here are a few miscellaneous photos that I managed to grab during that time.
This Scissor-tailed Flycatcher I got lucky with at San Angelo State Park.
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
This Canyon Towhee, also at San Angelo State Park, was partially shaded with leaves from the mesquite, but I think the image still looks pretty good.
Canyon Towhee
Ordinarily I mostly ignore House Finches because they are here in great numbers and I guess I take them for granted, but I thought that this little female was pretty.
House Finch – female
The next three image also from San Angelo State Park. I can’t resist these gorgeous blue birds.
Blue Grosbeak
Western Kingbirds are in abundance here during the summer.
Western Kingbird
We are experiencing a large increase of Northern Bobwhites this year. When driving through the park we were always within earshot of their calls. This one scampered across the road in front of us.
Northern Bobwhite
The following two photos are from our previous trip to South Llano River State Park.
Northern Cardinal – juvenile
How about a squirrel thrown into this collection. At one of the blinds at SLRSP.
Squirrel
I hope you enjoyed these photos. Click on any of them to see some pretty nice enlargements.
An incredible selection of photos once again, Bob. I especially like the scissor-tailed flycatcher and the female cardinal. Those two are especially crisp and clear, almost like I could reach out and touch the birds! I’m glad you had a nice 4th and I hope your little Suzie’s eye problem clears up!
i am impressed with the clear view that you get without the obstruction of branches.I like them all and glad you had a good “fourth of july”.
Thanks, Jane, I look for those opportunities. 🙂
I always enjoy your postings. Thank you.
You’re welcome, Ernie. I really appreciate that you like my work. 🙂
love the play of light on the Canyon Towhee..all your photos are fabulous
Thanks so much, Syl. I appreciate it. 🙂
Beautiful pictures, Bob. I especially like the scissor-tailed flycatcher. Such a great picture.
Thank you, Skip. Yes, I am proud of that Scissor-tailed Flycatcher, too. It is one of my best of that bird. Thank you. 🙂
Pretty photos all and the squirrel thrown in for good measure! Thanks for the post. hugs
Thanks, Beth. A reminder that I do photograph creatures other than birds at times. 🙂
Love the Scissor-Tailed, Bob! if I have to pick a favorite… 🙂
Thanks, Lisa. That is my favorite of the bunch, too. 🙂