David's Images of the Day Photoblog
Afternoon walkabout with a Nikon D300 or D3x camera and 400 mm f/2.8 lens. This lens is rather heavy to use hand-held, and does not have VR so I used a monopod to stabilize the setup. Sparrow (unknown type), Black-capped Chickadee, White-throated Sparrow, soaring Turkey Vulture, White-breasted Nuthatch, and Dark-eyed Junco.
Several birds at the bird feeder. The new bird in the neighborhood is a large hawk. I’m not sure what type of hawk at this distance, but the small birds at the bird feeder appeared to be more cautious.
Backyard Winter Nature in New Jersey: Birds that Stay Through the Winter
White-throated sparrow and a northern mockingbird spending time near my house. Images taken with a Nikon D2xs camera and 79-200 mm f/2.8 lens.
This was the first time I have seen a Black & White Warbler. It never stayed in one place very long, so was hard to get an image. Many House Sparrows and an orange butterfly (Gulf Fritillary?). Then some fruit — Bananas still on the tree, a Carambola, Figs, and a green lemon.
Backyard Winter Nature in New Jersey: Birds that Stay Through the Winter
White-throated sparrow eating a red berry, and in the grass. There are several of these small birds around the house all winter.
