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Copyright cotinga
Birdviewing.com
Jul 3 2011
male, adult, summer plummage
While all the weekenders were partying on the beach, I tracked down this singing male in the dunes at Warren Dunes State Park.
Jun 24 2014
Copyright Chris
Birdviewing.com
Jun 7 2014
nest
My 400th species actually turns out to be a nest photo of the Indigo Bunting. Seen at Otis Lake Bird Sanctuary, Barry County, Michigan. Taking nest photos requires very careful precautions: it's important not to disturb the surroundings which could lead the bird to abandon the nest. Also, I spent less than 10 seconds taking this photo and then immediately left the area to allow the bird to return. These particular birds were very lucky not to have the nest touched by a passing lawn tractor, which cut the grass on the side of the road and nearly exposed the nest.
Jun 10 2014
Copyright Chris
Birdviewing.com
Jun 7 2014
adult
Singing in the shade on a hot sunny day. Otis Lake Bird Sanctuary, Michigan, USA.
Jun 10 2014
Copyright Chris
Birdviewing.com
Jun 7 2014
adult
Singing over the road at Otis Lake Bird Sanctuary, Michigan, USA.
Jun 10 2014
Copyright Chris
Birdviewing.com
Jun 7 2014
adult
This time, was able to see and photograph a non-hybridized Blue-winged Warbler. Otis Lake Bird Sanctuary, Michigan, USA.
Jun 10 2014
Copyright Chris
Birdviewing.com
Jun 7 2014
adult
Seen at Barry County, Michigan this morning.
Jun 8 2014
Copyright Chris
Birdviewing.com
Jun 7 2014
adult
The Henslow's Sparrow that we saw this morning was a lifer. This bird is in a dramatic decline throughout its range, and even some areas where it was regularly seen in Michigan have no birds this year. Urgent attention is needed regarding preservation of natural grassland areas and increased awareness of the habitat requirements of this species.
Jun 8 2014
Copyright Chris
Birdviewing.com
Jun 7 2014
adult
This Grasshopper Sparrow was signing near Otis Lake Bird Sanctuary in Barry County Michigan this morning.
Jun 8 2014