Yardbirds (near Seattle WA), December-March, 2010-11
Birds I photographed in our yard between December and March, 2010-2011. Most photos were taken with a Nikon D300 w/ 300 f4 lens, usually with a tripod. For some I used a 200-400 f4 lens, which also works better on a tripod though can be hand-held for a while.
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Adult Cooper's Hawk surveying the bird feeder
Yardbirds (near Seattle WA), December-March, 2010-11
Birds I photographed in our yard between December and March, 2010-2011. Most photos were taken with a Nikon D300 w/ 300 f4 lens, usually with a tripod. For some I used a 200-400 f4 lens, which also works better on a tripod though can be hand-held for a while.
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Sharp-shinned Hawk doing likewise
Yardbirds (near Seattle WA), December-March, 2010-11
Birds I photographed in our yard between December and March, 2010-2011. Most photos were taken with a Nikon D300 w/ 300 f4 lens, usually with a tripod. For some I used a 200-400 f4 lens, which also works better on a tripod though can be hand-held for a while.
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Downy Woodpecker
Yardbirds (near Seattle WA), December-March, 2010-11
Birds I photographed in our yard between December and March, 2010-2011. Most photos were taken with a Nikon D300 w/ 300 f4 lens, usually with a tripod. For some I used a 200-400 f4 lens, which also works better on a tripod though can be hand-held for a while.
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Downy Woodpecker
Yardbirds (near Seattle WA), December-March, 2010-11
Birds I photographed in our yard between December and March, 2010-2011. Most photos were taken with a Nikon D300 w/ 300 f4 lens, usually with a tripod. For some I used a 200-400 f4 lens, which also works better on a tripod though can be hand-held for a while.
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Downy Woodpecker
Yardbirds (near Seattle WA), December-March, 2010-11
Birds I photographed in our yard between December and March, 2010-2011. Most photos were taken with a Nikon D300 w/ 300 f4 lens, usually with a tripod. For some I used a 200-400 f4 lens, which also works better on a tripod though can be hand-held for a while.
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Northern Flicker
Yardbirds (near Seattle WA), December-March, 2010-11
Birds I photographed in our yard between December and March, 2010-2011. Most photos were taken with a Nikon D300 w/ 300 f4 lens, usually with a tripod. For some I used a 200-400 f4 lens, which also works better on a tripod though can be hand-held for a while.
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Northern Flicker (yellow-shafted hybrid)
Yardbirds (near Seattle WA), December-March, 2010-11
Birds I photographed in our yard between December and March, 2010-2011. Most photos were taken with a Nikon D300 w/ 300 f4 lens, usually with a tripod. For some I used a 200-400 f4 lens, which also works better on a tripod though can be hand-held for a while.
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Northern Flicker (yellow-shafted hybrid
Yardbirds (near Seattle WA), December-March, 2010-11
Birds I photographed in our yard between December and March, 2010-2011. Most photos were taken with a Nikon D300 w/ 300 f4 lens, usually with a tripod. For some I used a 200-400 f4 lens, which also works better on a tripod though can be hand-held for a while.
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Mourning Dove
Yardbirds (near Seattle WA), December-March, 2010-11
Birds I photographed in our yard between December and March, 2010-2011. Most photos were taken with a Nikon D300 w/ 300 f4 lens, usually with a tripod. For some I used a 200-400 f4 lens, which also works better on a tripod though can be hand-held for a while.
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Red-breasted Nuthatch
Yardbirds (near Seattle WA), December-March, 2010-11
Birds I photographed in our yard between December and March, 2010-2011. Most photos were taken with a Nikon D300 w/ 300 f4 lens, usually with a tripod. For some I used a 200-400 f4 lens, which also works better on a tripod though can be hand-held for a while.
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Black-capped Chickadee
Yardbirds (near Seattle WA), December-March, 2010-11
Birds I photographed in our yard between December and March, 2010-2011. Most photos were taken with a Nikon D300 w/ 300 f4 lens, usually with a tripod. For some I used a 200-400 f4 lens, which also works better on a tripod though can be hand-held for a while.
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Black-capped Chickadee
Yardbirds (near Seattle WA), December-March, 2010-11
Birds I photographed in our yard between December and March, 2010-2011. Most photos were taken with a Nikon D300 w/ 300 f4 lens, usually with a tripod. For some I used a 200-400 f4 lens, which also works better on a tripod though can be hand-held for a while.
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Black-capped Chickadee
Yardbirds (near Seattle WA), December-March, 2010-11
Birds I photographed in our yard between December and March, 2010-2011. Most photos were taken with a Nikon D300 w/ 300 f4 lens, usually with a tripod. For some I used a 200-400 f4 lens, which also works better on a tripod though can be hand-held for a while.
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Black-capped Chickadee
Yardbirds (near Seattle WA), December-March, 2010-11
Birds I photographed in our yard between December and March, 2010-2011. Most photos were taken with a Nikon D300 w/ 300 f4 lens, usually with a tripod. For some I used a 200-400 f4 lens, which also works better on a tripod though can be hand-held for a while.
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Black-capped Chickadee
Yardbirds (near Seattle WA), December-March, 2010-11
Birds I photographed in our yard between December and March, 2010-2011. Most photos were taken with a Nikon D300 w/ 300 f4 lens, usually with a tripod. For some I used a 200-400 f4 lens, which also works better on a tripod though can be hand-held for a while.
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Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Yardbirds (near Seattle WA), December-March, 2010-11
Birds I photographed in our yard between December and March, 2010-2011. Most photos were taken with a Nikon D300 w/ 300 f4 lens, usually with a tripod. For some I used a 200-400 f4 lens, which also works better on a tripod though can be hand-held for a while.
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Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Yardbirds (near Seattle WA), December-March, 2010-11
Birds I photographed in our yard between December and March, 2010-2011. Most photos were taken with a Nikon D300 w/ 300 f4 lens, usually with a tripod. For some I used a 200-400 f4 lens, which also works better on a tripod though can be hand-held for a while.
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Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Yardbirds (near Seattle WA), December-March, 2010-11
Birds I photographed in our yard between December and March, 2010-2011. Most photos were taken with a Nikon D300 w/ 300 f4 lens, usually with a tripod. For some I used a 200-400 f4 lens, which also works better on a tripod though can be hand-held for a while.
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Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Yardbirds (near Seattle WA), December-March, 2010-11
Birds I photographed in our yard between December and March, 2010-2011. Most photos were taken with a Nikon D300 w/ 300 f4 lens, usually with a tripod. For some I used a 200-400 f4 lens, which also works better on a tripod though can be hand-held for a while.
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Steller's Jay
Yardbirds (near Seattle WA), December-March, 2010-11
Birds I photographed in our yard between December and March, 2010-2011. Most photos were taken with a Nikon D300 w/ 300 f4 lens, usually with a tripod. For some I used a 200-400 f4 lens, which also works better on a tripod though can be hand-held for a while.
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Steller's Jay
Yardbirds (near Seattle WA), December-March, 2010-11
Birds I photographed in our yard between December and March, 2010-2011. Most photos were taken with a Nikon D300 w/ 300 f4 lens, usually with a tripod. For some I used a 200-400 f4 lens, which also works better on a tripod though can be hand-held for a while.
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Varied Thrush "drinking" snow
Yardbirds (near Seattle WA), December-March, 2010-11
Birds I photographed in our yard between December and March, 2010-2011. Most photos were taken with a Nikon D300 w/ 300 f4 lens, usually with a tripod. For some I used a 200-400 f4 lens, which also works better on a tripod though can be hand-held for a while.
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Varied Thrush
Yardbirds (near Seattle WA), December-March, 2010-11
Birds I photographed in our yard between December and March, 2010-2011. Most photos were taken with a Nikon D300 w/ 300 f4 lens, usually with a tripod. For some I used a 200-400 f4 lens, which also works better on a tripod though can be hand-held for a while.
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Varied Thrush
Yardbirds (near Seattle WA), December-March, 2010-11
Birds I photographed in our yard between December and March, 2010-2011. Most photos were taken with a Nikon D300 w/ 300 f4 lens, usually with a tripod. For some I used a 200-400 f4 lens, which also works better on a tripod though can be hand-held for a while.
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Spotted Towhee
Yardbirds (near Seattle WA), December-March, 2010-11
Birds I photographed in our yard between December and March, 2010-2011. Most photos were taken with a Nikon D300 w/ 300 f4 lens, usually with a tripod. For some I used a 200-400 f4 lens, which also works better on a tripod though can be hand-held for a while.
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Song Sparrow
Yardbirds (near Seattle WA), December-March, 2010-11
Birds I photographed in our yard between December and March, 2010-2011. Most photos were taken with a Nikon D300 w/ 300 f4 lens, usually with a tripod. For some I used a 200-400 f4 lens, which also works better on a tripod though can be hand-held for a while.
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Fox Sparrow w/ injured left eye
Yardbirds (near Seattle WA), December-March, 2010-11
Birds I photographed in our yard between December and March, 2010-2011. Most photos were taken with a Nikon D300 w/ 300 f4 lens, usually with a tripod. For some I used a 200-400 f4 lens, which also works better on a tripod though can be hand-held for a while.
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Fox Sparrow w/ injured left eye
Yardbirds (near Seattle WA), December-March, 2010-11
Birds I photographed in our yard between December and March, 2010-2011. Most photos were taken with a Nikon D300 w/ 300 f4 lens, usually with a tripod. For some I used a 200-400 f4 lens, which also works better on a tripod though can be hand-held for a while.
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Juvenile Golden-crowned Sparrow
Yardbirds (near Seattle WA), December-March, 2010-11
Birds I photographed in our yard between December and March, 2010-2011. Most photos were taken with a Nikon D300 w/ 300 f4 lens, usually with a tripod. For some I used a 200-400 f4 lens, which also works better on a tripod though can be hand-held for a while.
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White-crowned Sparrow
Yardbirds (near Seattle WA), December-March, 2010-11
Birds I photographed in our yard between December and March, 2010-2011. Most photos were taken with a Nikon D300 w/ 300 f4 lens, usually with a tripod. For some I used a 200-400 f4 lens, which also works better on a tripod though can be hand-held for a while.
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White-throated Sparrow, present in December
Yardbirds (near Seattle WA), December-March, 2010-11
Birds I photographed in our yard between December and March, 2010-2011. Most photos were taken with a Nikon D300 w/ 300 f4 lens, usually with a tripod. For some I used a 200-400 f4 lens, which also works better on a tripod though can be hand-held for a while.
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Dark-eyed Junco
Yardbirds (near Seattle WA), December-March, 2010-11
Birds I photographed in our yard between December and March, 2010-2011. Most photos were taken with a Nikon D300 w/ 300 f4 lens, usually with a tripod. For some I used a 200-400 f4 lens, which also works better on a tripod though can be hand-held for a while.
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Dark-eyed Junco
Yardbirds (near Seattle WA), December-March, 2010-11
Birds I photographed in our yard between December and March, 2010-2011. Most photos were taken with a Nikon D300 w/ 300 f4 lens, usually with a tripod. For some I used a 200-400 f4 lens, which also works better on a tripod though can be hand-held for a while.
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Dark-eyed Junco
Yardbirds (near Seattle WA), December-March, 2010-11
Birds I photographed in our yard between December and March, 2010-2011. Most photos were taken with a Nikon D300 w/ 300 f4 lens, usually with a tripod. For some I used a 200-400 f4 lens, which also works better on a tripod though can be hand-held for a while.
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Dark-eyed Junco
Yardbirds (near Seattle WA), December-March, 2010-11
Birds I photographed in our yard between December and March, 2010-2011. Most photos were taken with a Nikon D300 w/ 300 f4 lens, usually with a tripod. For some I used a 200-400 f4 lens, which also works better on a tripod though can be hand-held for a while.
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Dark-eyed Junco
Yardbirds (near Seattle WA), December-March, 2010-11
Birds I photographed in our yard between December and March, 2010-2011. Most photos were taken with a Nikon D300 w/ 300 f4 lens, usually with a tripod. For some I used a 200-400 f4 lens, which also works better on a tripod though can be hand-held for a while.
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Evening Grosbeak
Yardbirds (near Seattle WA), December-March, 2010-11
Birds I photographed in our yard between December and March, 2010-2011. Most photos were taken with a Nikon D300 w/ 300 f4 lens, usually with a tripod. For some I used a 200-400 f4 lens, which also works better on a tripod though can be hand-held for a while.
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Pine Siskin
Yardbirds (near Seattle WA), December-March, 2010-11
Birds I photographed in our yard between December and March, 2010-2011. Most photos were taken with a Nikon D300 w/ 300 f4 lens, usually with a tripod. For some I used a 200-400 f4 lens, which also works better on a tripod though can be hand-held for a while.
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House Finch