Birds

  • Red-bellied Woodpeckers on my bird feeder in our backyard. [NIKON Z 6, Sigma 120.0-300.0 mm f/2.8, ISO 100, ƒ/8, 1/125, Focal Length = 300]
  • The male Northern Cardinal on my bird feeder. [NIKON Z 6, Sigma 120.0-300.0 mm f/2.8, ISO 1000, ƒ/10, 1/800, Focal Length = 300]
  • The House Finch is attracted to small, black oil sunflower seed in bird feeders. [NIKON Z 6, Sigma 120.0-300.0 mm f/2.8, ISO 1000, ƒ/10, 1/800, Focal Length = 300]
  • The Great Horned Owl
  • The Great Horned Owl
  • Red-Shouldered Hawk
  • The Nene (pronounced “nay-nay”) is a land bird and a variety of Hawaiian Goose. It has adapted itself to life in the harsh lava country by transforming its webbed feet into a claw-like shape and modifying its wing structure for shorter flights. Hunting and wild animals all but destroyed the species until they were protected by law and a restoration project was established in 1949.
  • The Nene (pronounced “nay-nay”) is a land bird and a variety of Hawaiian Goose. It has adapted itself to life in the harsh lava country by transforming its webbed feet into a claw-like shape and modifying its wing structure for shorter flights. Hunting and wild animals all but destroyed the species until they were protected by law and a restoration project was established in 1949.
  • The Nene (pronounced “nay-nay”) is a land bird and a variety of Hawaiian Goose. It has adapted itself to life in the harsh lava country by transforming its webbed feet into a claw-like shape and modifying its wing structure for shorter flights. Hunting and wild animals all but destroyed the species until they were protected by law and a restoration project was established in 1949.
  • Blue-Winged Kookaburras, native to Australia and New Guinea, are members of the kingfisher family. As a carnivorous bird, they eat small rodents, lizards, snakes and occasionally fish. The Kangaroo Conservation Center has the only birds of this species on exhibit in North America. In the past two years, our Center has had the successful hatching and rearing of two kooklets (baby kookaburras). Kangaroo Conservation Center is home to the largest kangaroo collection outside Australia and is located in Dawsonville, Georgia. Over 250 kangaroos are on exhibit, along with other rare Australian animals.
  • Blue-Winged Kookaburras, native to Australia and New Guinea, are members of the kingfisher family. As a carnivorous bird, they eat small rodents, lizards, snakes and occasionally fish. The Kangaroo Conservation Center has the only birds of this species on exhibit in North America. In the past two years, our Center has had the successful hatching and rearing of two kooklets (baby kookaburras). Kangaroo Conservation Center is home to the largest kangaroo collection outside Australia and is located in Dawsonville, Georgia. Over 250 kangaroos are on exhibit, along with other rare Australian animals.
  • Blue-Winged Kookaburras, native to Australia and New Guinea, are members of the kingfisher family. As a carnivorous bird, they eat small rodents, lizards, snakes and occasionally fish. The Kangaroo Conservation Center has the only birds of this species on exhibit in North America. In the past two years, our Center has had the successful hatching and rearing of two kooklets (baby kookaburras). Kangaroo Conservation Center is home to the largest kangaroo collection outside Australia and is located in Dawsonville, Georgia. Over 250 kangaroos are on exhibit, along with other rare Australian animals.
  • House Finch
  • Tufted Titmouse
  • Tufted Titmouse
  • House Finch
  • House Finch
  • House Finch
  • House Finch
  • Bird
  • Hairy Woodpecker. A medium-sized woodpecker with a fairly square head, a long, straight, chisel-like bill, and stiff, long tail feathers to lean against on tree trunks. The bill is nearly the same length as the head.
  • Tufted Titmouse & Hairy Woodpecker
  • Tufted Titmouse & Hairy Woodpecker
  • House Finch
  • Bird Feeder
  • Red-Bellied Woodpecker
  • Male Cardinal
  • Re-headed Woodpecker
  • Re-headed Woodpecker
  • Red Headed Woodpecker on bird feeder
  • Red Headed Woodpecker on bird feeder
  • Ruby Throated Hummingbird
  • Ruby Throated Hummingbird
  • Ruby Throated Hummingbird
  • Ruby Throated Hummingbird
  • The Scarlet Ibis (Eudocimus ruber), locally known as “flamingo,” makes its home in the Caroni Bird Sanctuary in the Caroni Swamp–an area set aside by the government for the protection of these colourful birds. The Caroni Swamp includes fifteen thousand acres of marshland, tidal lagoons, and mangrove trees. Several thousand Scarlet Ibises nest and roost in the sanctuary and are often seen in large numbers during the last two hours of daylight. Larger numbers of Scarlet Ibises can be seen during the breeding season, from April to August. These birds feed mainly on crabs which they seek out on the mud flats exposed at low tide and on the stilt roots of the red mangrove. [NIKON Z 6, 28.0-300.0 mm f/3.5-5.6, ISO 7200, ƒ/5.6, 1/2000, Focal Length = 300]
  • The Scarlet Ibis (Eudocimus ruber), locally known as “flamingo,” makes its home in the Caroni Bird Sanctuary in the Caroni Swamp–an area set aside by the government for the protection of these colourful birds. The Caroni Swamp includes fifteen thousand acres of marshland, tidal lagoons, and mangrove trees. Several thousand Scarlet Ibises nest and roost in the sanctuary and are often seen in large numbers during the last two hours of daylight. Larger numbers of Scarlet Ibises can be seen during the breeding season, from April to August. These birds feed mainly on crabs which they seek out on the mud flats exposed at low tide and on the stilt roots of the red mangrove. [NIKON Z 6, 28.0-300.0 mm f/3.5-5.6, ISO 4500, ƒ/5.6, 1/2000, Focal Length = 300]
  • Red-Shouldered Hawks Nest in our backyard
  • Brown Pelicans –The Brown Pelican is the only pelican that uses the plunge-dive while fishing. The bird flies some 20 or 30 feet above the water. [NIKON Z 6, VR Zoom 120-300mm f/2.8G IF-ED, Mode = Manual, ISO 800, 1/4000, ƒ/5.6, (35mm = 360)]
  • Brown Pelicans –The Brown Pelican is the only pelican that uses the plunge-dive while fishing. The bird flies some 20 or 30 feet above the water. [NIKON D5, VR Zoom 120-300mm f/2.8G IF-ED, Mode = Aperture Priority, ISO 3200, 1/4000, ƒ/5.6, (35mm = 340)]
  • Brown Pelicans –The Brown Pelican is the only pelican that uses the plunge-dive while fishing. The bird flies some 20 or 30 feet above the water. [NIKON Z 6, VR Zoom 120-300mm f/2.8G IF-ED, Mode = Manual, ISO 640, 1/2000, ƒ/5.6, (35mm = 600)]
  • Brown Pelicans –The Brown Pelican is the only pelican that uses the plunge-dive while fishing. The bird flies some 20 or 30 feet above the water. [NIKON Z 6, VR Zoom 120-300mm f/2.8G IF-ED, Mode = Manual, ISO 640, 1/2000, ƒ/5.6, (35mm = 600)]
  • Red Shouldered Hawk Next in our backyard Pine Tree [NIKON Z 6, VR Zoom 120-300mm f/2.8G IF-ED, Mode = Aperture Priority, ISO 640, 1/500, ƒ/8, (35mm = 600)]
  • Baby Red-Shouldered Hawk nest in our Backyard in Roswell, GA. [NIKON Z 6, Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Sports, Mode = Manual, ISO 2200, 1/1000, ƒ/8, (35mm = 600)]
  • Sibling Red Shouldered Hawk nesting in our Backyard in Roswell, Georgia. Spiritual Meaning of the Red Tail Hawk~ Part of the Role for the individual beside whom Red Tailed Hawk flies is that of Guardian of the Earth Mother. These are individuals who will possess an astute awareness of the concept of the interconnectedness of all things, and will have an inner reverence for all life. [NIKON Z 6, Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Sports, Mode = Manual, ISO 5600, 1/1000, ƒ/8, (35mm = 550)]
  • Red-shouldered Hawk in Greenway Country Club Estates in Roswell, Georgia [NIKON Z 6, VR Zoom 120-300mm f/2.8G IF-ED, Mode = Aperture Priority, ISO 900, 1/1000, ƒ/5.6, (35mm = 600)]
  • Red-shouldered Hawk in Chatham Greenway in Roswell, Georgia. Female remains with young most of time for first 1-3 weeks after they hatch; male brings food, female feeds it to nestlings. Young leave the nest at about 5-7 weeks after hatching, and are fed by parents for another 8-10 weeks. [NIKON Z 6, VR Zoom 120-300mm f/2.8G IF-ED, Mode = Aperture Priority, ISO 1400, 1/1000, ƒ/8, (35mm = 600)]
  • Red-shouldered Hawk in Chatham Greenway in Roswell, Georgia. Mother flys away. [NIKON Z 6, VR Zoom 120-300mm f/2.8G IF-ED, Mode = Aperture Priority, ISO 1600, 1/1000, ƒ/8, (35mm = 600)]
  • Red-shouldered Hawk in Chatham Greenway in Roswell, Georgia. Both the mother and father are at the nest this morning. [NIKON Z 6, VR Zoom 120-300mm f/2.8G IF-ED, Mode = Aperture Priority, ISO 6400, 1/2000, ƒ/8, (35mm = 600)]
  • Red-shouldered Hawk in Chatham Greenway in Roswell, Georgia. Parent is off to hunt. [NIKON Z 6, VR Zoom 120-300mm f/2.8G IF-ED, Mode = Aperture Priority, ISO 5000, 1/2000, ƒ/8, (35mm = 600)]
  • Red-shouldered Hawk in Chatham Greenway in Roswell, Georgia. Nestling is slowly getting it’s wings and stretching them. [NIKON Z 6, VR Zoom 120-300mm f/2.8G IF-ED, Mode = Aperture Priority, ISO 6400, 1/2000, ƒ/8, (35mm = 600)]
  • Red-shouldered Hawk in Chatham Greenway in Roswell, Georgia. After dropping off some food the parent is off to hunt. [NIKON D5, Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Sports, Mode = Aperture Priority, ISO 7200, 1/4000, ƒ/8, (35mm = 500)]
  • The bald eagle was chosen June 20, 1782 as the emblem of the United States of American, because of its long life, great strength and majestic looks, and also because it was then believed to exist only on this continent.
  • Golden Eagle
  • Golden Eagle