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This Is A Mallard
Like most mallards at the Sanctuary, this one is a little fat. Species: Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard)
John Harvey Photo > January 2009 > This Is A Mallard
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Just A Head
Bit of a dirty head from eating around the base of the grass. Species: Grus canadensis (Sandhill Crane)
John Harvey Photo > January 2009 > Just A Head
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Four Sand Hill Cranes
Four Sand Hill Cranes Species: Grus canadensis (Sandhill Crane)
John Harvey Photo > Four Sand Hill Cranes
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Inspecting The Grass
These birds appeared to be after insects. Species: Grus canadensis (Sandhill Crane)
John Harvey Photo > January 2009 > Inspecting The Grass
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Get AScratch
It's tough if you don't have hands to scratch with. Species: Grus canadensis (Sandhill Crane)
John Harvey Photo > January 2009 > Get AScratch
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Birds On AFence
There are some seeds on the fence post but I don't think they are fresh. John Harvey Photo > Birds On AFence
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Black Capped Chickadee
These little guys move very quickly. I assume they believed I was giving out seed. Might have something to do with standing near the (empty) bird feeder. Species: Poecile atricapillus (Black-capped Chickadee)
John Harvey Photo > January 2009 > Black Capped Chickadee
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Long Billed Dowicher On Log
I was quite surprised to the see these shore birds dwarfed by the peacefull mallards. Generally Mallards are enough of a pain that other birds don't hang out. Species: Limnodromus scolopaceus (Long-billed Dowitcher)
John Harvey Photo > Blogs for 2024 to 2005 > 07_2006 > Long Billed Dowicher On Log
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Two Mallard Chicks On Log
These two little chicks were so cute I just had to take a photo. Species: Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard)
John Harvey Photo > Blogs for 2024 to 2005 > 07_2006 > Two Mallard Chicks On Log
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Barn Swallow Inspecting Nest
This shot was a complete fluke. Helen and I were in blind and saw the nest inside. I set up to take a shot of the nest (on a tripod with a timer no less) and just as the shot took we saw the bird fly in. We were both shocked. Species: Hirundo rustica (Barn Swallow)
John Harvey Photo > Blogs for 2024 to 2005 > 07_2006 > Barn Swallow Inspecting Nest
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Barn Swallow Inspecting Nest
This shot was a complete fluke. Helen and I were in blind and saw the nest inside. I set up to take a shot of the nest (on a tripod with a timer no less) and just as the shot took we saw the bird fly in. We were both shocked. Species: Hirundo rustica (Barn Swallow)
John Harvey Photo > Blogs for 2024 to 2005 > 07_2006 > Barn Swallow Inspecting Nest
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Barn Swallow On Ledge
Once we steped outside of the blind we noticed this individual was checking to see if we really had left. Species: Hirundo rustica (Barn Swallow)
John Harvey Photo > Blogs for 2024 to 2005 > 07_2006 > Barn Swallow On Ledge
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Sand Hill With Pond Behind
Sand Hill With Pond Behind Species: Grus canadensis (Sandhill Crane)
John Harvey Photo > Blogs for 2024 to 2005 > 04_2006 > Sand Hill With Pond Behind
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Sand Hill Walking Up Hill
Sand Hill Walking Up Hill Species: Grus canadensis (Sandhill Crane)
John Harvey Photo > Blogs for 2024 to 2005 > 04_2006 > Sand Hill Walking Up Hill
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Male Mallard
Male Mallard Species: Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard)
John Harvey Photo > Blogs for 2024 to 2005 > 04_2006 > Male Mallard
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American Coot By Marsh
Love those green stripy feet. Species: Fulica americana (American Coot)
John Harvey Photo > Blogs for 2024 to 2005 > 04_2006 > American Coot By Marsh
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Canada Goose Master Of The Marsh
Canada Goose Master Of The Marsh Species: Branta canadensis (canada goose)
John Harvey Photo > Blogs for 2024 to 2005 > 04_2006 > Canada Goose Master Of The Marsh
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Female Wood Duck
Female Wood Duck Species: Aix sponsa (Wood Duck)
John Harvey Photo > Blogs for 2024 to 2005 > 04_2006 > Female Wood Duck
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Northern Pintail
Northern Pintail Species: Anas acuta (Northern Pintail)
John Harvey Photo > Blogs for 2024 to 2005 > 04_2006 > Northern Pintail
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Male And Female Bufflehead
Male And Female Bufflehead Species: Bucephala albeola (Bufflehead)
John Harvey Photo > Blogs for 2024 to 2005 > 04_2006 > Male And Female Bufflehead
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