Cruising Spotted Sandpiper
July 06, 2021
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I observed several swallows working this pond for insects but this spotted sandpiper surprised me as it whipped by across the pond. It made one pass before looping back around for another pass. I was ready for the second fly-by. I did my best to track this bird and get this image.
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Flying Into the Last Remaining Light of the Day
July 06, 2021
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This might be my new personal favorite cardinal image. The light in the wooded area was almost gone as the sun was close to setting. There were a couple of cardinals flying around actively and I really wanted to get one in flight. As luck would have it, a cardinal flew directly into the last bit of light piercing the trees and I was able to snap a...
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Common Yellowthroat Singing From a Compass Plant
July 05, 2021
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The prairie is full of these tall compass plants sticking up through the sea of perennials. They have beautiful yellow blooms and as a photographer I always dream of what colorful bird might be perched on top singing. On this particular July evening, the common yellowthroat was belting out a tune. I had to look carefully as it blended in so well wi...
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4th of July in Central Illinois
July 04, 2021
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In an attempt to get some Bloomington/Normal rireworks to celebrate 4th of July 2021, we went out looking for a fairly remote spot just outside of town. My idea was to try to get a more rural setting with a farm or pasture in the foreground. We pulled over on the rural road in front of Rader Family Farm, a place we have always taken the kids in the...
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Female Orchard Oriole Says Happy 4th!
July 04, 2021
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The orioles, both the Baltimore and Orchard, were out if full force this week at Lake Evergreen. I'll share a series of images on this beautiful 4th of July Weekend! Happy 4th of July all!
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