First Hummingbird Picture of the Year
I had to deliver some photos I’d taken Saturday for the Tacoma Audubon society to their office, so when we got a short break in the clouds I grabbed my camera and headed out, thinking that I might as well try to get some pictures while I was on the grounds.
There really weren’t too many birds there, at least not ones I could find, but I did see my first hummingbird of the season. This little guy landed on a branch right in front of me and proceeded to talk to me while I took ten or fifteen shots.
On the way home, I also stopped at Titlow and was greeted by some recent acquaintances. It’s hard to believe that I’ve never managed to get a picture of a Yellow-Rumped Warbler before, because they seem to be everywhere I go this year. I even managed to discover a “song” that seems to attract them:
Luckily I haven’t figured out what they actually think of my singing ability yet.
Unfortunately, I managed to miss the best picture of the day. While taking pictures of Buflleheads, I heard a tremendous splash in the small lake behind me and turned around just quickly enough to get a picture of this Osprey flying off with his catch:
loren
What a coincidence - just posted about ospreys myself. Unfortunately haven’t yet got a camera with the know-how to capture decent pix of birds unless they’re perching a few inches away. My camera is really only a glorified point-and-shoot - though a good one of its type (Canon Ixus). The great thing about it however is that it’s microscopically small and very light - which is great for hiking! Then again, it’s very easy to lose.
The Solitary Walker — 1:55 am April 30, 2008
When I stepped out on my porch this morning before dawn, a hummingbird flew near my camera. Your photos lift my spirits, especially that talking hummingbird today. Thanks so much, loren.
that web of talons and fish is an incredible bit. lovely,
kjm
kjm — 11:29 am April 30, 2008
I love the iridescent greens in the hummers wings. Is that yellow-rumped or rumpled? He doesn’t look rumpled to me….LOL
Darned spellcheckers. Just can’t trust ‘em nohow. That’s been corrected now, kenju.
I had a dream this morning about an osprey
rb — 4:47 pm May 1, 2008
I think an Osprey is my favorite raptor, rb. It’s a magnificent bird in flight.