A chance sighting of this young buck feeding with a small group of does, I was happy to see he was putting on some weight he surely lost during this seasons rut. I also found the brick in the background to add some color, although I appreciate natural settings much more. An interesting note: No longer does this buck sport the swollen neck filled with the testosterone hormone acquired during the rut season. Very soon, bucks will drop their antlers, no longer needed to fend off other bachelor bucks in pursuit of does in estress.
Monday, December 21, 2009
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Bald Eagle Building Nest
After taking a drive just to check for activity at the nesting site of the bald eagles from last spring, I was thrilled to discover the pair working on the nest! How exciting is that? Last year, I didn't know about it happening until May, but this time I have a huge head start!
If you see that this post looks alittle different, well it is...I started using Flickr to upload, as the quality from Blogger just wasn't cutting it... The only problem now, is figuring out how to upload multiple images...
Shriek!
A close encounter with a beautifully marked Red-tailed Hawk produced more than some decent images. He or she was quite upset with it's photo being taken and gave me the what-what with a shriek that lasted for about 10 frames. These are the images that were the cleanest...(Although Blogger is photo-horrible!)
Monday, December 7, 2009
Lip Curling
Adding another buck to the list over last weekend, this guy sniffed and sniffed, trying to figure out just what I was...
He was grazing with 3 other does...
But the sight of me gave him the willies...
Good instincts Mr. Buck! Keep them senses honed, as the hunters would sure like you...
Good luck in the weeks to come...
He was grazing with 3 other does...
But the sight of me gave him the willies...
Good instincts Mr. Buck! Keep them senses honed, as the hunters would sure like you...
Good luck in the weeks to come...
Friday, December 4, 2009
Runaway Buck
Here is another buck captured over last weekend...
He didn't pose for long...
I always enjoy seeing them leap...
They are built for maneuvering, just check this out...
This capture was very exciting for me, as he leapt AND ducked at the same time...
One last look at the camera from a safer distance!
He didn't pose for long...
I always enjoy seeing them leap...
They are built for maneuvering, just check this out...
This capture was very exciting for me, as he leapt AND ducked at the same time...
One last look at the camera from a safer distance!
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Wishbone Droptine
Here are more images of the Droptine Buck over the past weekend:
I was really lucky, not only to see this massive guy, but to photograph him pretty close! (He was much closer as you will see in the later photos!)
He posed quite a bit, but the tall prairie grasses were being difficult...
The morning sun cast a golden glow...
And was a bit harsh for squinty-eyes...
These next photos are of when he was at his closest. A wee bit too close for comfort, he thought he should put some distance between us before he would turn around again...
The best shot was posted earlier, showing off his handsome face...
My scent was surely not too appealing, as he walked off in search of a good one...
I was really lucky, not only to see this massive guy, but to photograph him pretty close! (He was much closer as you will see in the later photos!)
He posed quite a bit, but the tall prairie grasses were being difficult...
The morning sun cast a golden glow...
And was a bit harsh for squinty-eyes...
These next photos are of when he was at his closest. A wee bit too close for comfort, he thought he should put some distance between us before he would turn around again...
The best shot was posted earlier, showing off his handsome face...
My scent was surely not too appealing, as he walked off in search of a good one...
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Squirrel One, Barred None!
O.K., I know I promised more droptine shots, but yesterday was too exciting not to post about. I've been posting lots of bucks, so this interruption should break up the monotony a bit...
I ran across a welcome sight as I headed home after work yesterday. I know this Barred Owl to roost at this particular branch on occasion. I check the branch every day, as I go past. It seems, that he doesn't roost there when leaves are on the trees, and I haven't seen him since last spring, before the foliage leafed out. Today... was a different day!
So there he is...Sleeping! Makes a great photo, so I snap some...
He peaks thru his slitted eyes to see me...
He gives me his full attention...
Until he hears something...
OMG, that squirrel isn't seriously climbing this tree...
He must have a deathwish!
I can't believe my eyes, but I wonder why the owl does nothing...
Does the squirrel not see him? Is the owl not hungry? Why isn't the fur flying? I was prepared for anything. I cranked up the ISO, just waiting for the battle to ensue...
It never did...
He left unscathed, but really...Are you freekin nutz, Squirrel?
I ran across a welcome sight as I headed home after work yesterday. I know this Barred Owl to roost at this particular branch on occasion. I check the branch every day, as I go past. It seems, that he doesn't roost there when leaves are on the trees, and I haven't seen him since last spring, before the foliage leafed out. Today... was a different day!
So there he is...Sleeping! Makes a great photo, so I snap some...
He peaks thru his slitted eyes to see me...
He gives me his full attention...
Until he hears something...
OMG, that squirrel isn't seriously climbing this tree...
He must have a deathwish!
I can't believe my eyes, but I wonder why the owl does nothing...
Does the squirrel not see him? Is the owl not hungry? Why isn't the fur flying? I was prepared for anything. I cranked up the ISO, just waiting for the battle to ensue...
It never did...
He left unscathed, but really...Are you freekin nutz, Squirrel?
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