Sunday, it was also very nice out and warm so I set up our blind in the backyard and let the birds get used to it for a bit while we visited. I then spent some time trying to get whatever came along. Once unloaded - perhaps the most exciting time for a photographer - besides being in an actual exciting shoot of something special... the first run through...
On this day, I was hoping for my favourite little white throated sparrow, but they only hung out with the Blue Jays at the other feeders and didn't come over to where I had my blind set up over by the garden shed and fence... so when I ran through these juncos - thought they would be tester birds for practice - I was pleasantly surprised they turned out to be the stars of the day.
There were plenty of chickadees but they didn't show as well as some of the chickadees I already have - so I'm particular about those guys... There are a few "stager" trees that the birds come to before hopping onto the feeder. and then there's a good distance from some trees over to the ones in behind for some nice background depth.
I like the range I can shoot - but I have some work to do to get ready for the nice weather - like a nice platform for the tent and chair, the right chair, replace the wooden racks with more natural perches...
...and it was fun watching and listening and trying not to miss them. The only down side is my little Allie wanted to bark and chase up the squirrels - so in the house for her - and she can't figure out why I'm outside and she has to be inside. I'll have to take a picture of her watching me out the window... and I did take her for a little walk later. It'll be better when I am retired and we can do both things every day... It was a great day to get back in the mood for Spring and Summer and nice weather.