Question: Is it pathetic or is it awesome that a single bird can make my week? Regardless of your answer to that question, that’s what happened tonight. I’d been having a rotten week; heavy with work stress and deficient in joy. But that changed tonight when I rolled up to Greenwood Lake and found a gorgeous RED-NECKED GREBE on the water. The bird was a little bit distant at first, but it was slowly making its way towards the shore. I put the word out, and Kyle Knapp joined on the beach. We enjoyed some good looks, but the bird remained tucked in most of the time.
The bird was drifting further out, so we decided to leave. Just before we got in our cars, Kyle took one more look – at first he didn’t see the bird, but then we found it, it was very close to shore. We slowly made our way closer; the bird stayed put and we enjoyed fantastic looks and photos ops of this beautiful bird. What a night, what a way to melt the stress away. What a great hobby.
Super shots! Good for you that you’ve got the Birds to de-stress. I think more people are finding that Birding really is the best thing to get your mind going in another direction (when needed), and its a great way to learn more about our environment.
Thanks for sharing, Patty
Thanks Patty! I am lucky to have birding – I love it and it’s also good for me. Thanks for checking in. Matt
Fantastic photos of a great bird, Matt!!
Thanks so much Alice!
Matt … The perfect photo of a less-than-common water bird. Tom Lake
Thanks Tom – it was awesome to get such great looks. Matt
Great find Matt, and some epic shots! Sometimes a great bird can make my YEAR!
Well said Silas. It’s amazing the power of birding. Matt
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You said it Linda! Matt
Great close shots. Often it is just a distant view
Great shots Close and showing good color
Yeah, totally Bruce. It was excellent to finally get one up close and in such nice plumage. Matt