Photowalk
04/11/25
Green Heron: ISO 1250, 840mm, f/9.0, 1/1600
This is a continuation of my previous post.
This Green Heron had landed beside me at Lock 1 of the Trent-Severn Waterway in Quinte West, Ontario.
I had given up, as I wasn't getting much action in the river valley, when this Green Heron flew down and started fishing right beside me. I have seen this species of bird before, but never gotten this close to one.
01/11/25
Green Heron at Lock 1: ISO 1250, 840mm, f/9.0, 1/320
This is another image taken at my new favourite spot at the bottom of Lock 1 of the Trent-Severn Waterway.
I was finally able to get out to take some pictures on my day off from work. I feared that I had missed most of the migratory birds that flow through this area as they head south for the winter.
I had given up, as I wasn't getting much action in the river valley, when this Green Heron flew down and started fishing right beside me. I have seen this species of bird before, but never gotten this close to one.
This shot was one of the last I had taken as he flew from the riverbank to this tree branch that hangs over the river. As you can see, the leaves were just starting to change colour for the start of fall.
13/07/25
Far Away Belted Kingfisher: ISO 800, 300mm, f/4.0, 1/250
I took this shot last week.
I have not been able to get close to a Kingfisher since I started taking bird photos. So far, this has been the closest I have been able to get.
The morning this was taken, I had spotted 3 of them on the island at the bottom of the Dam at Lock 1 of the Trent Severn Waterway. She sat there for a while, so I was able to get some clear shots of her.
I will keep trying!
01/07/25
Swamp Sparrow: ISO 640, 539mm, f/8, 1/500
Happy Canada Day!
I went for a walk at a local park. We are a short distance from Lock 1 of the Trent Severn Waterway (Parks Canada).
The weather is hot and humid after a rainfall last night.
I noticed this little bird coming in and out from the brush along the river shore. My guess was that she had some young ones to feed. This is a Swamp Sparrow.
I had originally thought it was a Song Sparrow but upon closer inspection of a larger screen, I saw I was wrong.
03/05/25
Chickadee: ISO 800, 300mm, f/4.0, 1/2000
I took this image on a cold morning along the shore of Lake Ontario near the town of Port Hope.
This chickadee was looking for a food handout, and I forgot to bring some bird seed. She let me take her picture anyway.
23/02/25
Winter Time Song Sparrow: ISO 2000, f/9.0, 600mm, 1/800
I walked down a country lane in our neighbourhood hoping to spot a Blue Jay I had heard while shovelling our driveway this morning.
I was surprised to see 10 different species today including this Song Sparrow. The other species I had seen were Red-Winged Blackbirds, Dark Eyed Junco, American Robin, Northern Cardinals, House Finch, Mourning Doves, American Goldfinch and Chickadee.
25/01/25
A Bee and a Coneflower: ISO 1600, 400mm, f/8.0, 1/2500
I needed some colour today.
The snow has been falling here for the last week and cold temperatures accompany it.
This photo of a bee and a coneflower was taken in early October, during a warmer-than-usual fall.
15/12/24
Duck in Water: ISO 3200, 400mm, f/6.3, 1/1000
This photo was taken at Vanderwater Conservation Area.
I believe it is a Blue Winged Teal. There were a few of them in a little pond in the Conservation Area.
03/11/24
Maple Leaf in Water: ISO 400, 140mm, f/2.8, 1/300
I took this shot the same day as I took the Mute Swan (Cygnet) at Lock #1 of the Trent Severn Waterway in Quinte West, Ontario.
Fall colours arrived late this year but they still never disappoint.
01/10/24
Yellow Rumped Warbler: ISO 3200, 314mm, f/6.3, 1/1600
From my photowalk this morning at Lock #1 Of the Trent Severn Waterway.
I was trying to get a better shot of the shy Great Blue Heron that hangs out by the dam. Instead, I seen a variety of little birds (Sparrows, Warblers, Chickadees) but still no nice shot of the Great Blue.
17/04/22
Robin with Nesting Material: ISO800, 400mm, f/6.3, 1/1250
Spring is finally here in Quinte West, Ontario! I went for a quick walk this cold morning to find some birds along a fence line. I spotted blackbirds, starlings, chickadees and robins.
This robin was showing off the material it collected to help build the nest in the cedar tree.
27/06/20
Poplar Stand at Mt. Lorette Pond: ISO 800, 15mm, f/4.5, 1/1000
This is a stand of Trembling Aspens in Kananaskis Country, Alberta, Canada. The backdrop is a pond.
Keeping with the black and white from my previous post, thought I would add this to my collection. The aspen bark takes on a silvery tone.