CrazyM Bird & Nature Photography
Birding in British Columbia, Canada
While there was not a lot of photo opportunities on today’s walk, there were a couple. On the cute side,
… were these Mallard ducklings nestled in the tall grass.
Then I also happened to notice this Rufous Hummingbird returning to the same area,
… and managed to catch it while roosting briefly on a branch.
Sometimes you do not have to go very far to enjoy birding and bird photography.
This Anna’s Humming nest is in a tree about 30 feet from my front door. Now we just have to wait and hope all goes well so we can watch some little ones grow up.
A nice day, the May long weekend and lots of visitors when I showed up at Reifel to help out this afternoon. The highlight from the morning was the return of the Great Egret. Unfortunately it was seen flying off to the west prior to my arrival. Then while learning of other sightings from the morning walk,
… it flew back in to the sanctuary landing atop an evergreen.
From there it eventually flew down landing on this post in the rear of the house pond.
Then it was time to do a little fishing,
… and take time out for striking the occasional pose. Note the beautiful plumage of this adult bird which was even more evident,
… when at one point it ruffled up all its feathers. Needless to say, the Great Egret delighted all that passed by this pond today.