Photo Friday

I spent five hours yesterday in a photo blind out at the Shawangunk Grasslands. I feel like when it comes to bird photography when it rains it pours – the light was really nice all day, there were plenty of birds to be seen, and best of all, the Short-eared Owls came up early.

A Short-eared Owl banks nicely towards the photo blind. Shawangunk Grasslands 12-28-12.
SEOW at the Shawangunk Grasslands 12-28-12.
This was not the best shot of the day, but it was my favorite.
This is the only time I saw an owl perch the whole time I was out there.
SEOW at the Shawangunk Grasslands 12-28-12.
I was really happy with this shot.
I really wanted to get a good photograph of a Rough-legged Hawk, but this bird does not move around as much as the SEOW and the NOHA so there are much few opportunities. Rough-legged Hawk in the distance, Shawangunk Grasslands 12-28-12.
A close up look at a Northern Harrier as it passes the blind. Shawangunk Grasslands 12-28-12.
There seemed to be just one male Northern Harrier present. I would love to get a good shot of this bird!
My favorite Harrier shot of the day.
NOHA at the Shawangunk Grasslands 12-28-12.
A flock of about 30 Common Redpolls accompanied me as I made my way out to the blind. Looking at the field guides, it is tough to tell the Common From the Hoary Redpolls. I am pretty sure this is a Common.
These Common Redpolls were the 199th species of bird I’ve seen this year.

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  1. Your time in the blind really paid off. You got some beautiful shots. I love the ones where I can see the owls’ eyes. I also like the harrier picture above the redpoll and, of course, the redpoll. Good job, Matt.

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