Was able to get a shot of this Oriole singing away while up in Wisconsin over the Memorial Day holiday. I know they are here in the St. Louis region and have actually seen one down by SIUE but they never visit my backyard for some reason.
Category: Birds
Baby Robins
What a difference in 5 days.
Barn Owl
This was the best of both worlds for me. While I’ve been primarily a nature/wildlife shooter my photography lately has been focused on urban decay. So while we were exploring an abandoned power plant in East St. Louis two barn owls were inside and started flying around. It was dark and hard to focus but I was able to snap a few shots of these magnificent raptors in flight inside the building. Next time I’ll be prepared.
Footprints
Footprints in the sand along the Mississippi River.
Wilson’s Snipes
Another bird to add to my Ebird list. These Wilson’s Snipes are hanging around near the Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary in West Alton MO.
Screech Owl
This little guy is in rehab at the Treehouse Wildlife Center near Godfrey Illinois.
Stepping Out
Black Crowned Night Heron taking step.
First hummingbird of the year
The first hummingbird of the year has arrived!
Family Outing
Canada Goose family outing at the Watershed Nature Center.
They grow up so fast…
Since I had a day off I went over to Blackburn Park in Webster Groves to see the young owls while they are still hanging around the nest. Two of them were in the trees while the youngest was still in the nest. It was so much fun watching them soaking up the sun and testing their wings. Mom was close by keeping watch on them. It won’t be long before the youngest is out of the tree with its siblings.
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