Ruby-crowned Kinglet
I spent a good amount of time taking photographs this week. Among the most noteworthy here are the Ruby-crowned Kinglet (above), Blue-headed Vireo, and Brown Creeper.
I have been waiting (not so patiently) since last winter to get acceptable photographs of both a Ruby-crowned Kinglet and a Brown Creeper. Both are winter residents in North Carolina, and both are small and can be relatively difficult to spot, especially since they don’t frequent bird feeders (although the kinglet visits my suet feeders on occasion). But what makes them so difficult–or downright maddening–to photograph is that they never stop moving. Ever. You can be sure some blood, sweat, and tears went into those photographs.
The Blue-headed Vireo who appears twice below was a total surprise. I was in the woods this afternoon looking for, of all things, a Ruby-crowned Kinglet who I spotted nearby, and the vireo hopped in front of my lens. Such a beautiful little bird and a sweet surprise.
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18 responses to “Birds of Winter, Part II”
Congrats on getting photos of the Ruby-crowned Kinglet. A very beautiful bird. All wonderful pictures.
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Thank you, Bob! Now, my next goal is to capture the ruby crown (red head feathers that are raised when the bird is alert/excited).
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Sounds awesome. Good luck!
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Thank you. I’ll need it!
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Loving the crisp photo of those gorgeous blue birds and the clarity in your shots of the woodpecker! ❤
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Thank you, Layla! They’re two of my favorite photographs, too. Especially the woodpecker.
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Lovely photos and your effort to get them is appreciated.
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Thank you very much! I love doing it.
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You’re welcome 🙂
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Fantastic photos! Perseverance paid off! 😍 Thank you for sharing these beauties.
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And thank you for your warm feedback! The patience and perseverance are worth it in the end. 😊
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An absolute treat for me!
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Those little birds are endearing, and your photographs are really spectacular…
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That’s very kind. Thank you, J.
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Wonderful photos 🙂
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Thank you very much! 😊
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These are all so good. I especially like the two photos of the goldfinch.
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Thank you so much!
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