My deer heard the rumor that Margot installed raised-salad bowls and have headed to Michigan! For now, I am down to the little creatures.
Mr. Cardinal:
Mrs. Cardinal:
The Woodpecker—too high in the tree for good shots:
My deer heard the rumor that Margot installed raised-salad bowls and have headed to Michigan! For now, I am down to the little creatures.
Mr. Cardinal:
Mrs. Cardinal:
The Woodpecker—too high in the tree for good shots:
We have these birds in Michigan, Carole. How about something more exotic!? What is the red berry laden tree? I like the way you show the birds in their environment – These photos tell a great story. What is your ISO in these?
More exotic? Obviously I have spoiled you! I will see what I can do—nothing exotic has stopped by recently. I have been trying to capture a pileated woodpecker for over a month now—maybe he will impress you. How about a Whip-poor-will? Would that do? That would require me going out at night and using the flash. It is one of the strangest birds that I have seen. I love to hear them at night. (Lies, tell your brother that when the Whip-poor-wills first come to town, that means the Cobia are running! He will understand.)
I have not been able to identify the red berry tree, so I’ll need to get back to you on that.
The first two photos are ISO 400, the rest are 500.
Hi, Carole, Spoiled me?! Why, yes, I believe you have! Pileated woodpecker? You betcha! Whippoorwill – Now I think you will have to you tube that so I can see and hear it. That won’t be a problem, will it, Carole? In the meantime, please post any critters from your jungle paradise – I love them all (flora, too.)
Better yet, I will call you.
They sing the best around 2:30AM. Hope that’s not a problem! 😉
Well, Carole, if the Florida deer are coming North to feast at the raised salad bowls they better get in line behind the Michigan deer. I just went back to my work site to put all my tools away for the night when I came face to face with papa deer and his young son. They were standing in the middle of all the lumber, tools, etc. and appeared to be inspecting the progress of their future feeding stations. I gave them both a good talking to and they listened carefully but wouldn’t leave until I got within 10 feet of them. Then they backed up about 10 more feet and watched me. I am amazed at how rapidly their antlers are growing. I think papa’s have grown 8 inches in a week. Is that possible?
Very bold deer! Maybe they were trying out the bowls for size—making certain that the new feeding stations would be tall enough!
Thank you for more pictures from the flora and fauna of Florida. The colors are beautiful. I think we have pileated woodpeckers up here too? Garth? But no one has posted a picture of one here!
Yes, I think the pileated woodpecker does travel that far. I just don’t know how often one gets to view the noisy bugger. I have one that lives in this area, I just never seem to have camera in hand when he is close by.
If I ever get this magazine finished, you guys will be in store for a little treat!
@Carole,
Yes, the Pileated woodpecker is found in Northern Michigan. My dad
fed a pair for several years, and every year the adults would bring the
young to the feeder and show them how to eat suet from the feeders.
I also have a pair around my house, but they can be shy so I see them
only occasionally. I see them often on the river. They were nearly
extinct in this area in the 60’s, but have done quite well over the
past 30 years.
I’ve got a pair of Eastern Kingbirds nesting on my downspout. The eggs
just hatched, and Mom’s busy feeding the young. I’ll try to get a
good photo of them. The hungry Kingbirds should keep the wasps
at a reasonable level.
Garth
@Garth, I am anxiously awaiting pictures of the Kingbirds!
Hello Garth! It is always good to hear from you. I don’t think I’ve seen the Eastern Kingbird here, but I’ve been fortunate enough to have a visit from a Great Crested Flycatcher—taking a dip in the birdbath.
Look forward to photos of the Kingbirds. I’m also looking forward to those great summer photos of Kirsch in the canoe!! You didn’t think I forgot about that, did you?
Hi Carole & Julie:
I haven’t forgotten about the pictures in the canoe, but on a related note, I’m fully fed up with the limits on my point & shoot, so I’ve blown the dust off my old Minolta XG-1 and decided to go back to film for a while. I’ve got a reasonably good selection of lenses, and don’t mind the fully manual camera.
I’m wondering if anybody is still using film, and if the conversion to digital photos is of decent quality? I haven’t shot any film in years.
Garth
Garth, I had a terrible time getting film properly converted to digital. I wanted hi-res, and every time was told the lo-res was good enough! Was not a happy camper, so finally went to just using a digital camera.
If you get a good shot, send a print and I will scan it!