One of the best things about our recent move from Brooklyn to Scarsdale has been the ability to find life forms other than people, pigeons and rats. Actually, there were plenty of birds in the city too, but nice to be able see such a variety in my own backyard. Below are just a few of the species that stopped by this weekend.
Tufted Titmouse Nikon D500 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 800, f/4 at 1/200th of a second
Northern Cardinal Nikon D500 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 800, f/4 at 1/400th of a second
Black-Capped Chickadee Nikon D500 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 800, f/4 at 1/200th of a second
Hairy Woodpecker Nikon D500 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 290mm) ISO 800, f/4 at 1/2500th of a second
White-Throated Sparrow Nikon D500 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 800, f/4 at 1/2500th of a second
Thanks Sue. Tough giving up the views in Dumbo in Brooklyn — in my opinion the best in the city, but I’d rather look at birds outside my window rather than skyscrapers and bridges.
After seeing all of your exotic photos from across the globe I am reminded of Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz realizing she needn’t “look any further than her own backyard.”
Living down by the East River and next to Corlears Hook Park in lower Manhattan I am fortunate to be able to see some of these incredible birds. Thank you for beautiful photos.
Thanks Grace. I agree, it’s often easy to overlook what we have here. I’m always amused to see visitors from other parts of the world enthralled by the squirrels outside of my office at Madison Square Park.
Thanks for the beautiful memories of my childhood I grew up back East but I live in California now and I miss all the weather changes and all the beautiful birds thanks for sharing your yard with all of us what a blessing to have them all in your backyard enjoy
Very nice shots! Welcome to the world of backyard bird feeding and photographing! Put the suet out and you’ll get more woodpeckers, in particular the red-bellied woodpecker. It has such a unique call that you’ll know it’s in your yard before looking. Just grab your camera!
Yes, I did hang a suet out and did have a visit from a few red-bellied woodpeckers. Unfortunately, every time I stepped outside with the camera, they were the first to fly away. I need to set up some sort of a blind and I should be in business. So far I’ve seen the hairy, downy and red bellied woodpeckers.
Yes, the red-bellies are very nervous around humans. The downy’s not so. I try to catch my red-bellied when he flies from the suet to the pear tree. But I have to approach the bird from coming around the corner of the house and not from the raised back deck. Have oftentimes thought of putting together a make-shift blind, which would also work well in the spring and summer when the birds breed.
great pic. of the birds,may be you take few more of wild birds for us to all enjoy the winiter months , and the starting of spring for san Diego, Calif. ? ) thanks a long time friend. ( me )
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Tufted Titmouse
Northern Cardinal
Black-Capped Chickadee
Hairy Woodpecker
White-Throated Sparrow
Good yard birds, Sean. Have you started a list?
Hey Rick, not officially but I identified about twenty species this weekend just in one tree (with a few feeders).
Very nice, Sean! Congratulations on your move to “the country”.
Thanks Sue. Tough giving up the views in Dumbo in Brooklyn — in my opinion the best in the city, but I’d rather look at birds outside my window rather than skyscrapers and bridges.
Those are the same birds that come to feed at my backyard feeder. Never tired of watching them.
Yes! About time. Nice shots. Welcome to the exciting life in the suburbs. Looking forward to chipmunks, ground hogs, squirrels and raccoons.
Me too Charlie. Thanks.
After seeing all of your exotic photos from across the globe I am reminded of Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz realizing she needn’t “look any further than her own backyard.”
Living down by the East River and next to Corlears Hook Park in lower Manhattan I am fortunate to be able to see some of these incredible birds. Thank you for beautiful photos.
Thanks Grace. I agree, it’s often easy to overlook what we have here. I’m always amused to see visitors from other parts of the world enthralled by the squirrels outside of my office at Madison Square Park.
Thanks for the beautiful memories of my childhood I grew up back East but I live in California now and I miss all the weather changes and all the beautiful birds thanks for sharing your yard with all of us what a blessing to have them all in your backyard enjoy
Thanks Karen. I’m looking forward to photographing and posting more.
great to see some local wildlife!
Ok, you know how I feel about birds, but these are ADORABLE.
I like the local birds. Thanks,
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Titmouse rules !
Agree on the titmouse. My favorites so far.
love! I especially love the cardinal…I have a pair that nest behind my house, they are stunning in the snow!
They are always a treat. I had five in one tree yesterday (two male and three female).
Very nice shots! Welcome to the world of backyard bird feeding and photographing! Put the suet out and you’ll get more woodpeckers, in particular the red-bellied woodpecker. It has such a unique call that you’ll know it’s in your yard before looking. Just grab your camera!
Yes, I did hang a suet out and did have a visit from a few red-bellied woodpeckers. Unfortunately, every time I stepped outside with the camera, they were the first to fly away. I need to set up some sort of a blind and I should be in business. So far I’ve seen the hairy, downy and red bellied woodpeckers.
Yes, the red-bellies are very nervous around humans. The downy’s not so. I try to catch my red-bellied when he flies from the suet to the pear tree. But I have to approach the bird from coming around the corner of the house and not from the raised back deck. Have oftentimes thought of putting together a make-shift blind, which would also work well in the spring and summer when the birds breed.
great pic. of the birds,may be you take few more of wild birds for us to all enjoy the winiter months , and the starting of spring for san Diego, Calif. ? ) thanks a long time friend. ( me )
Thanks Michael. More birds on the way.