Winged Wednesday 2/26/2020

[Douglas Sherman]

Interesting to think how these birds evolved different coloring after separating geographically from what must have been a common ancestor.

Your Lazuli Bunting is so colorful. Must be so nice to see them come through each spring!

Thank you for your kind comment, Amy. It has been great having you on this site.

 

[Jim Sanderson]

Four from this morning at the refuge.....

All with Sony a7riv, 600mm f/4 + 2X teleconverter.

 

[Eric Gofreed]

Great set, Eric. The wing position on that Mallard is perfect. Is the Hooded Merganser from Bubbling Ponds?

yes, the day we were looking for the yellow throated warbler

 

[Eric Gofreed]

Four from this morning at the refuge.....

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All with Sony a7riv, 600mm f/4 + 2X teleconverter.

envy that 600 mm f4 love your photos too, Jim. Sandhill cranes, dowitchers, avocet, and a white-crowned sparrow

 

[Eric Gofreed]

Keeping with Eric's theme of wetlands here are some mallards in a pond at the Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge:

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Fun photo, Alan

 

[Douglas Sherman]

Four from this morning at the refuge.....

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All with Sony a7riv, 600mm f/4 + 2X teleconverter.

Great set, Jim.