A young Bald Eagle fledgeling rests briefly on a large granite rock, its beady eagle eyes focused intently on you as it spreads its yellow talons. This is a very young bird so it doesn't yet have the trademark white head and coloring.
This fine Emu poses for a portrait, showing off its beady brown eyes, pointed dangerous beak,and tufts of wispy feathers on its balding head. Photographed at the local Zoo, these birds are flightless and make a noise that resembles the beat of a drum.
This is a pair of Gilded Flickers, a small woodpecker found in British Columbia Canada. They were at the top of a tall pole doing some type of mating ritual dance, bobbing their heads and swaying back and forth for several minutes before flying away.
This was taken on one of my first excursions with a 500mm lens with a multiplier. - I'm not certain if I used the multiplier. I was extremely happy that I caught the bird clearly while I panned the shot.
White Crowned Song Sparrows are the most abundant and widespread wild bird in backyards and small shrubbed areas across North America. They are also one of the easiest birds to identify. The white-crowned sparrow sings with a high whistle and buzz call that may be heard at any time of day and even into the night, particularly when males are singing to claim territory.