Chipping Sparrow  (Spizella Passerina) 

8. Osprey (Pandion haliaetus)

Most times I look up and see a large bird flying, I assume it's either: a.) a Vulture b.) a Seagull Recently, I've been able to see that a large amount of these giants birds I see flying around water are actually Osprey! However, I prefer their cooler name: The Seahawk.

These guys are basically bad-ass versions of seagulls, and it's sick. I love their white feathers! They also have a HUGE wingspan. Easily one of my new favorite birds to see around!

There's even a couple of protected nests near me, so I might update from time to time. Here's the most recent photo I've taken, which I assume is an angry momma waiting for her husband to bring home dinner.

All photos taken by me: @blizblob

📷 Nikon D3100 w/ 800mm lens

6. Brown Thrasher (Toxostoma rufum)

The Brown Thrasher is the state bird of Georgia (my home state), so it felt special to photograph them in nature. They're really beautiful actually, there's something about their warm brown feathers in the sunlight that makes me happy. They also have these piercing yellow eyes that really stand out.

If you didn't know, there's a few professional sports teams in Georgia named after birds: the Atlanta Hawks, the Atlanta Falcons, and of course the Atlanta Thrashers. Growing up, I always assumed a Thrasher was an equally large and badass bird of prey.

In reality, they're small and cute and I want to hold them :)

All photos taken by me: @blizblob

📷 Nikon D3100 w/ 800mm lens

hi! came here from the Carolina wren post, if they nest in the flower pot like you said, will you update us? thanx! :D

Definitely will update if they do! They actually nested in a different pot on our patio a few years ago so I’m hoping they do the same again :)

Waiting Around

📷 Canon AE-1 Program w 50mm lens

@un-officialphotography

9. Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis)

The Bluebird is probably my favorite bird to regularly photograph. In fact, seeing them around my house was part of what inspired me to get into bird photography in the first place! They just so obviously know that they're beautiful and are always positioning themselves to be seen by everyone. I swear, this one was striking a pose for me!

All photos taken by me: @blizblob

📷 Nikon D3100 w/ 800mm lens

things are starting to feel warm again

10. American Pekin (Domestic Duck)

Spring has sprung and that means I'm spending a lot more time sitting by a lake and watching ducks. It's a nice reminder that sometimes you just gotta let the water roll off your back and rest in the sun.

I just adore the vibes these guys bring, I can't be sad when I'm around ducks. They're truly nature's equivalent of just being a silly little guy

All photos taken by me: @blizblob

📷 Nikon D3100 w/ 400mm lens

3. Double-Crested Cormorant (Nannopterum auritum)

This may have been the first time I've ever actually seen a Cormorant, so boy was I shocked when the first bird that I see during my walk this afternoon was Heihachi from Tekken

All photos taken by me

📷 Nikon D3100 w/ 800mm lens

Aquanauts Holiday 2 (PS1 - 1999)