Great Birding in the Black Dirt, 8/29/16

 

 

 

 

 

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~I used my car as a blind (hiding behind it rather than being in it, in this case), and this Northern Harrier made a close pass. Black dirt, 8/29/16.~

QUICK POST: It’s late so I have to make this quick. I had some great birds and some darn good photo ops while birding the black dirt this evening. Highlights included: 2 BUFF BREASTED SANDPIPERS, 9 American Golden-Plovers, a Northern Harrier close encounter, and a late evening Common Nighthawk flyover. Here’s some of my shots from the day.

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~A plane doing stunts overhead actually flushed several American Golden-Plovers closer to me! Black Dirt, 8/29/16.~
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~And this blew my mind. Two Buff-breasted Sandpipers flew all the way across a field to land approximately 30 yards in front of me. I was freaking out and trying to take photos without moving a muscle! Black dirt, 8/29/16.~
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~BBSA in the Black Dirt, 8/29/16.~
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~American Golden-Plover in golden light. Black Dirt 8/29/16.~
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~I was not really happy about the lack of sharpness in my BBSA shots; I think the camera has a hard time picking up the bird versus the similar background. Black Dirt, 8/29/16.~
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~One more Buffie. I love this bird. Black Dirt 8/29/16.~

8 thoughts on “Great Birding in the Black Dirt, 8/29/16”

  1. Great shots Matt! Thanks for the call on the birds, hopefully I can connect with them tomorrow. Thanks again! John

  3. Beautiful shots of some very special “guests” in our County! Getting Buffies that close is a special gift for you going and looking for them. Tomorrow I’ll give the a try. Thanks for the message also.

    1. Definitely a special gift Ken, I couldn’t believe it was happening, from distant scope views on Sunday to decent photos on Monday. Matt

  4. Wonderful photos Matt! Appreciate the call! Hope to get back out there later this week!

    Scotty

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