On the 17th, I went to the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary for a walk. You never know what you are going to see, and it was a good day for birds. This female Belted Kingfisher flew into the lagoon and stopped close to the water's edge. She didn't fish, but quickly moved on.
Olympus OM-1, 100-400mm + MC20, 800mm, ISO 1600, 1/400, f/13. July 17, 2023, 9:15 am.
Close to the Colonel Walker House, a Baltimore Oriole flew across the pond and rested in one of the trees by the path. Before it left, I was able to watch it for quite a while and grab a couple of pictures. This one has a band on its right leg.
Olympus OM-1, 100-400mm + MC20, 554mm, ISO 1600, 1/250, f/14. July 17, 2023, 9:45 am.
The flickers were making a lot of noise. This male Red-shafted Northern Flicker was one of the noisiest.
Olympus OM-1, 100-400mm + MC20, 400mm, ISO 1600, 1/100, f/13. July 17, 2023, 9:15 am.
When walking along the Bow River, across from the Inglewood Golf Course, a pleasant gentleman asked if I could identify a hawk seen on the bank of the Golf Course. I was able to photograph the bird and then blow it up in the viewfinder so that we could identify it as a Red-tailed Hawk. There is nice detail along the right wing. It was a good sighting by the gentleman as the hawk was quite a ways away.
Olympus OM-1, 100-400mm + MC20, 800mm, ISO 1600, 1/1600, f/14. July 17, 2023, 10:30 am.
A group of one of my favourite birds landed on a close tree. The colours of the Cedar Waxwings are just amazing.
Olympus OM-1, 100-400mm + MC20, 800mm, ISO 1600, 1/1000, f/14. July 17, 2023, 10:30 am.
Although not quite as exotic, this Chipping Sparrow flew onto a lower branch and rested for a few moments.
Olympus OM-1, 100-400mm + MC20, 800mm, ISO 1600, 1/500, f/14. July 17, 2023, 10:45 am.
Very close to the Visitors' Centre, were two flowers worth photographing. The first is a Purple Prairie Clover and small pollinator.
Olympus OM-1, 100-400mm + MC20, 340mm, ISO 1600, 1/400, f/14. July 17, 2023, 10:50 am.
The second is a Bull Thistle (Cirsium vulgare). Although this identification is to be confirmed.
Olympus OM-1, 100-400mm + MC20, 340mm, ISO 1600, 1/400, f/14. July 17, 2023, 10:50 am.
Even very prickly subjects can be beautiful!
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