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From yesterday - Merlin: https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/611658573

After months of sketching, drawing, and painting, my first ever calendar is finally finished! The originals are all done in watercolor. I intentionally chose some species that are perhaps not the first that come to mind when one thinks of New England. I painted each of the species in the habitat and season I associate them with. Thanks to everyone who posted encouraging comments. @GracesWarbler @MichaelLong

Painted Redstart https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/610799259

I don't even know which one to pick. I had an amazing time with 10 Short-eared Owls, and this one flew right at and over me.

Black-and-white Warbler https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/611649227

https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/451629851

Today is (theoretically) the last day of my semi-professional career. One of my co-workers called me about a computer problem. When I got to his desk, instead of the problem, he gave me this. It measures about 2.5-feet square.

https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/611292247

Baird's Sandpiper ML611219631 - Baird's Sandpiper - Macaulay Library

A very cooperative and photogenic Groove-billed Ani this morning https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/610747303

Allen’s Hummingbird https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/611604535

https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/611052761

I have a few I really like

A Vermilion Flycatcher at Gilbert Riparian Preserve earlier today. Thanks to the birder who pointed it out to me!

https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/611023446 https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/611022850

I also have one in the "close-up" thread.

It's been too long since I've been able to login but I finally made it back! This is one of my favorites overall, and certainly my favorite Barn Swallow shot.

Had this guy at my feeder last Wednesday, haven't seen one in our area for over fifty years.

Albino squirrel ...

Sage Thrasher in NJ. Same bird pictaker had. Amazingly cooperative. There with about 20 other people & had to back up a few times because it was coming to close for the camera to focus!

https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/611065999

First time seeing a Franklin's Gull from less than a mile away They're so cute, I wish I could see them more often https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/611698182

We hardly ever have Short-eared Owls around here. I've seen them for exactly 3 seconds in total ever, and with no pics. Had 10 and couldn't have asked for better looks.

https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/611520707

Based on the name, you would think Lime Warblers are found mostly in lime trees, but they're not. The one first seen by Audubon in a Key West lime tree was a vagrant. They're actually almost exclusive to orange groves further north, with a distinct subspecies that habituates lemons. The research for my doctorate should support renaming it as Citrus Warbler (Tropicanus Minutemaidi)

Prairie Warbler https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/611417399

Gray-headed Swamphen https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/611379978

Had great looks at a Laysan Albatross on my recent pelagic! ML611117437 - Laysan Albatross - Macaulay Library

Gray-crowned Rosy Finch! Out of place pair at a nearby ferry terminal so I didn't have to make a long hike into the mountains.

Black-legged Kittiwake!!! https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/610781625

Large-billed Tern! https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/611400224

Buller's Shearwater https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/611151717

Pretty sure this is the same little one showing up on my feeder every other day for the past week. SSHA have even tail feathers...most of the time...?😎

https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/611109913

Golden-crowned Kinglet made my morning!

Eastern Meadowlark passing by.