Birds: Flying M Photos

Eastern Kingbird

(Flying M Photos) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:24:01 GMT

I shot this photo of an eastern kingbird in the Quincy Lakes area of central Washington State in summer, 2008.

Red-Wing Blackbird

(Flying M Photos) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:24:01 GMT

A red-wing blackbird photographed in the Quincy Lakes area of Washington State.

Red-winged Blackbird

(Flying M Photos) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:24:02 GMT

Red-winged Blackbird

(Flying M Photos) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:24:03 GMT

Yellow-Headed Blackbird

(Flying M Photos) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:24:05 GMT

I captured this image of a yellow-headed blackbird on a June 11, 2009 trip to Quincy Lakes. I'd spent a lot of time outside the truck with my Nikon D80, monopod, and 75-300mm zoom lens. Amazingly, I shot this from the driver's seat of the car as I drove down one of the back roads. The bird was less than 12 feet from the car window. I knew that if I got out, the bird would fly off. I still can't believe he remained in place while I got 10 shots. This was, by far, the best.

Yellow-Headed Blackbird

(Flying M Photos) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:24:06 GMT

Another shot of a yellow-headed blackbird. Photo shot at Quincy Lakes in June 2009.

Juvenile Robin

(Flying M Photos) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:24:09 GMT

As I sit at my desk, working on my books, I often see juvenile robins outside. I made this photo on June 22, 2009 when a pair of juveniles flew up into a tree as I approached.

Juvenile Robin

(Flying M Photos) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:24:12 GMT

This young robin flew up into a tree as I approached. It was not beyond the reach of my 300 mm lens. Photo made on June 22, 2009 in Quincy, WA

Juvenile Robin

(Flying M Photos) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:04:11 GMT

A young robin waits in the grass for its mother's return with food. Photo made June 23, 2009 in Quincy, WA.

First Bath

(Flying M Photos) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:24:16 GMT

A mother robin shows her offspring how to bathe. Photo made on June 22, 2009 in Quincy, WA.