Since starting bird photography in earnest when the world was in lock down, I’ve developed a new photography skill set. Let me rephrase that, I am continuously working on improving my bird photography skills. That’s a bit more accurate…
The app E-bird is my best friend for bird photography. I have progressed from barely noticing birds (let alone what species) to being able to tell some just from their call. That’s mostly for a Bluejay or an Osprey but let’s just say I’ve gotten better at being able to identify birds without pulling out the app.
Mentioning the app, it has a cool feature where if you hear the bird but can’t see it, you let the phone listen and providing there isn’t a lot of other noise around, it will identify the bird for you. I’ve also learned that the color of a bird changes depending on not just being male or female but also if they are mature or juvenile and if it’s breeding season or not.
Nature is so amazing.
Teri 📷
Images by T.Dashfield Photography 
Browsers. Cute ring bills.
Thanks, Tim.
I’ve never heard of the Greylag geese. The pintails sometimes are as common here as mallards, but it seems seasonal. We’re still waiting for some of our migrants to show up.
The birds (other than mallards, they are a constant) that went north or now coming back south but as the weather stayed warm for awhile they are taking their time.
I’ve caught up again, and enjoyed your autumn photos, Teri. Yes, Nature is amazing, and cell phones have come a long way! 🙂
There’s an app for everything but I still believe in my camera for photos! Thank you, Lavinia 🙂
Terri: I hunted those in Saskatchewan 1971 (good eating) and made 2 nice pillows in ’81 left the gun at home and took the camera & enjoyed the trip more I’ve cleaned & re ticked pillows twice and they are still comfortable 🦆 ~Willy
Which ducks provided the down for the pillows?
20 geese and 40 mallard ducks 🦆 down is going for for near 💲 500 a pound right now ❗️ 😉
I have two 4# pounders I would share ❗️ if someone cooked breakfast. Gosh Terri I am terrible ~ Willy 😉
Great pictures!
I just saw Tundra swans on our lake here in Pennsylvania… They were far out into the lake. Hopefully more will come… Watching the migrating birds, ducks and geese etc. are so fun at this time of year!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Oh yes indeed! Migration seasons are great for birding. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours ♥
Nice captures Teri. That app sounds pretty cool.
Thanks and it is a great one to have!