On our wedding anniversary I went to the 68th Street Wetlands to go for a walk and enjoy the birds. I thought this Yellow-headed Blackbird (Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus) would be good on a coffee mug for my more challenging days.
Olympus OM-1, 100-400mm plus MC20, 800mm, ISO 12800, f/13, 1/1250.
A pair of Horned Grebes (Podiceps auritus) were performing a mating ritual and it was quite amazing to watch. I was very lucky to be able to take a picture of them running on the water.
Olympus OM-1, 100-400mm plus MC20, 800mm, ISO 8000, f/13, 1/1250.
The Willets (Tringa semipalmata) were also getting into the act. This male Willet was dancing by itself though, trying to attract attention.
Olympus OM-1, 100-400mm plus MC20, 710mm, ISO 2000, f/13, 1/640.
On the way to the wetlands, I passed a house that has installed a Purple Martin (Progne subis) "condo" and it has attracted just the right quality of tenants.
Olympus OM-1, 100-400mm plus MC20, 800mm, ISO 10000, f/13, 1/500.
All pictures photo-edited with On1 Photo Raw 2024
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