Eastern Phoebe collecting nesting material. #easternphoebe #easternphoebesofinstagram #wakeaudubon #audubonnc #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds
I couldn’t decide which photo/background I liked best, Black-and-white Warbler constantly on the move. #blackandwhitewarbler #warblers #warblercrazy #springmigration #warblersofinstagram #wakeaudubon #audubonnc #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds
I can’t get enough of the Indigo Buntings and their beautiful colors! It’s also one of the few birds I’ve been able to see and photograph at multiple locations this spring. #indigobunting #indigobuntingsofinstagram #springmigration #summerbirds #wakeaudubon #audubonnc #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds
I’ve never felt much of an urge to stare at a twig, but then again, I’m not a bird. . . . . . . . . #ncphotography #ncphotographer #ncphoto #yes_busa #bestofthetarheelstate #raw_allnature #raw_birds #bestoftheusa_birds #naturalnorthcarolina #ncoutdoors #ncoutdoorculture #ncbirdwatching #ncbirds #ncbirdingtrail #birdwatching #birds #birdphotography #ncwildlife #shotoncanon #canonr8
I saw the berries in this tree and hoped a bird would cooperate. Only one did, but what a cutie, Carolina Chickadee. #carolinachickadee #chickadees #chickadeesofinstagram #wakeaudubon #audubonnc #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds
Last week we had a rare visitor, a Tricolored Heron, spend a few days in Morrisville, NC. #tricoloredheron #heron #heronsofinstagram #rarebird #wakeaudubon #audubonnc #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds
Northern Cardinal trying to get some attention since those warblers have come to town. #northerncardinal #cardinalsofinstagram #wakeaudubon #audubonnc #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds
Beautiful Red-headed Woodpecker working on a nesting cavity. Scroll to see the wood chips flying. #redheadedwoodpecker #woodpeckers #woodpeckersofinstagram #springbirds #wakeaudubon #audubonnc #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds
This Great-crested Flycatcher was willing to pose for a few cute shots. #greatcrestedflycatcher #flycatchers #flycatchersofinstagram #springmigration #wakeaudubon #audubonnc #wakegovparks #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds
The beautiful lemon bird, aka a Prothonotary Warbler. #prothonotarywarbler #warblers #warblersofinstagram #warblercrazy #springmigration #wakeaudubon #audubonnc #fbpc_april #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds
A couple of poses from a Grasshopper Sparrow. #grasshoppersparrow #sparrow #sparrowsofinstagram #summerbird #wakeaudubon #audubonnc #fbpc_april #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds
Great Blue Heron moving to the other side of the pond. #greatblueheron #herons #heronsofinstagram #wakegovparks #wakeaudubon #audubonnc #fbpc_april #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds
A report of a Blue-winged Warbler came out first thing this morning. He was busy moving around a large area of trees and shrubs next to the lake. It’s only my 2nd sighting of one, and my first was in September 2021 at this same location. #bluewingedwarbler #warblers #warblersofinstagram #warblercrazy #springmigration #wakeaudubon #audubonnc #fbpc_april #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds
I was almost to the parking lot when I heard a sharp chink call. I went back to the bridge to find this Northern Waterthrush moving around in the scrub next to the pond. #northernwaterthrush #springmigration #wakegovparks #wakeaudubon #audubonnc #fbpc_april #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds
Palm Warbler belting out a song. #palmwarbler #palmwarblersofinstagram #warblers #warblersofinstagram #warblercrazy #fbpc_april #wakeaudubon #audubonnc #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds
Eastern Phoebe #easternphoebe #phoebe #wakeaudubon #audubonnc #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds
I got a quick look at this Hooded Warbler before he moved back into the forest. #hoodedwarbler #warbler #warblercrazy #warblersofinstagram #warblers #wakeaudubon #audubonnc #fbpc_april #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds
This week’s kinda flying by, right? . . . . . . . . #ncphotography #ncohotographer #ncphoto #yes_busa #bestofthetarheelstate #raw_allnature #raw_birds #naturalnorthcarolina #ncoutdoors #ncbirds #ncbirdingtrail #ncwildlife #wildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #osprey #shotoncanon #canonr8
They’re back! I got my first photos of the year, Ruby-throated Hummingbird (male). #rubythroatedhummingbird #hummingbird #hummingbirdsofinstagram #fbpc_april #wakeaudubon #audubonnc #wakegovparks #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds
Male and female American Goldfinch in our backyard. #goldfinch #goldfinchesofinstagram #backyardbirds #backyardbirding #wakeaudubon #audubonnc #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds
White-eyed Vireo posing and singing in the rain. #whiteeyedvireo #vireosofinstagram #wakegovparks #wakeaudubon #audubonnc #fbpc_april #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds
Barn Swallows making a nest under the roof overhang. #barnswallow #barnswallownest #wakegovparks #wakeaudubon #audubonnc #fbpc_april #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds
Greater Yellowlegs on the hunt. #greateryellowlegs #wakeaudubon #audubonnc #fbpc_april #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds
Ruby-crowned Kinglet showing his crown and acting like a hummingbird in the 2nd and 3rd photos. #rubycrownedkinglet #kingletsofinstagram #wakeaudubon #audubonnc #fbpc_april #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds
I love that the Green Herons have returned, it’s always fun to watch them hunt. #greenheron #greenheronsofinstagram #wakeaudubon #audubonnc #fbpc_april #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds
Well would you look at that. (You kind have to since it’s pretty much looking your way too) . . . . . . . . #ncphotography #ncphotographer #ncphotos #yes_busa #bestofthetarheelstate #raw_allnature #raw_birds #naturalnorthcarolina #ncoutdoors #ncoutdoorculture #ncwildlife #ncbirdwatching #ncbirdingtrail #birding #wildlife #osprey #shotoncanon #canonr8
Adorable Blue-gray Gnatcatcher couple working on their nest. #bluegraygnatcatcher #nestbuilding #wakegovparks #historicyatesmillpark #wakeaudubon #audubonnc #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds #fbpc_april
Proud Wood Duck mama leading her five babies across the pond. (I heard yesterday there were seven 🙁). #wakegovparks #woodduck #woodduckbabies #woodducksofinstagram #wakeaudubon #audubonnc #fbpc_april #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds
Some spring colors on a dreary day, Eastern Meadowlark. #easternmeadowlark #meadowlarksofinstagram #wakeaudubon #audubonnc #fbpc_april #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds
Peckerhead, with that kingfu grip. This dude was actually just looking for snacks, and didn't mind me at all. I am 98.13% sure this is the same bird I saw 20 mins prior in the botanical gardens across the street. I suspect this was a juvenile, someone correct me if I'm wrong. Thought this was a tiny Pileated, but is better explained by being identified by a friend as a Downy. Explains it being so small. 📷 @canonusa 1D Mk4 🔭 @canonusa 100-400 L Mk1 #canon #canonusa #woodpecker #pileated #downywoodpecker #birds_captures #birdstagram #woodpeckersofinstagram #ncbirdingtrail #greensboro #boggarden #botanical #greensboroboggarden
Male House Finch perched on a fence wire. #housefinch #wakeaudubon #audubonnc #fbpc_april #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds
Canada Goose coming in for a landing. I love the tongue, especially in the last photo 🤪 #canadagoose #wakeaudubon #audubonnc #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds
A bit of a rarity for our area, this American Bittern was found on Saturday afternoon in a wetlands area near downtown. I was pleasantly surprised to find him out in the open when we first arrived. #americanbittern #americanbitternsofinstagram #wakeaudubon #audubonnc #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds
Happy Easter to all. #birdsofinstagram #birds #birding #ncbirdingtrail #ncbirding #bird #birdphotography #housefinch #housefinches #housefinchesofinstagram #birdfreaks #birdlovers #wildlife #wildlifephotography #wildlifeconservation #ncwildlifefederation #wildlifephotographer #ncwildlife #nikonphotography #nikonwildlife #nikonworld #nikonwildlifephotography #nikon #nikonusa #outdoorphotography #naturephotography #naturelovers #nature #naturephotographer
The early spring birds are arriving, male Blue-gray Gnatcatcher showing off his unibrow in the second photo. @wakegovparks #bluegraygnatcatcher #gnatcatchersofinstagram #wakeaudubon #audubonnc #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds
Mrs. Wood Duck checking out one of the nesting boxes. Mr. was on the ground below, then they both flew off together. @wakegovparks #woodduck #woodducksofinstagram #wakeaudubon #audubonnc #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds
I was able to capture a few shots of this hyper-active winter visitor, the Ruby-crowned Kinglet. #rubycrownedkinglet #kingletsofinstagram #wakeaudubon #audubonnc #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds
White-breasted Nuthatch #whitebreastednuthatch #nuthatchesofinstagram #wakeaudubon #audubonnc #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds
Northern Rough-winged Swallow taking a rest. @wakegovparks #northernroughwingedswallow #swallows #swallowsofinstagram #wakeaudubon #audubonnc #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds
The Osprey were doing their morning fishing. #osprey #birdsofprey #ospreys #ospreyphotography #ospreyphotos #birds #birdphotography #birdsinflightphotography #birdingphotography #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #birdinflight #birdfreaks #birding_lounge #birds_captures #birdingdaily #nikonphotography #nikon #nikonwildlife #nikonwildlifephotography #nikonwildlifephotographer #nikonusa #wild #wildbirds #wildlifephotography #wildlife #wildlifeconservation #wildphotographer #ncwildlifefederation #ncwildlife
Tree Swallows are back! Yoga pose in second photo. 😊 #treeswallow #treeswallowsofinstagram #wakeaudubon #audubonnc #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds
Male Black-and-white Warbler from the weekend. #blackandwhitewarbler #warblers #warblersofinstagram #wakeaudubon #audubonnc #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds
Spent a little time with the Bald Eagles this weekend. Scroll to the last photo if you want to see one of the eaglets. #baldeagle #baldeaglesofinstagram #wakeaudubon #audubonnc #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds
Blue-winged Teal #bluewingedteal #wakeaudubon #audubonnc #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds
I was surprised to see a couple of Horned Larks the other day. First photos I’ve taken where I can kind of see the “horns”. #hornedlark #wakeaudubon #audubonnc #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds
Here’s an American Robin with a pretty blue and green background since it feels like spring this week. #americanrobin #springbirds #americanrobinsofinstagram #wakeaudubon #audubonnc #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #spring #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds
Osprey I was hoping would hunt the lake, instead he started circling higher and higher. Maybe next time… #osprey #ospreyofinstagram #wakeaudubon #audubonnc #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds
I sat in my backyard the other day to see what species I could photograph. I was pleasantly surprised when this male Northern Flicker stopped by for a visit. #northernflicker #flickersofinstagram #backyardbirds #backyardbirding #wakeaudubon #audubonnc #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds
Northern Cardinal giving me his best over-the-shoulder pose. #northerncardinal #northerncardinalsofinstagram #wakeaudubon #audubonnc #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds
The red is not an edit, that is the infamous red bridge at @sarahpdukegardens . And the heron is obviously a regular here as well, as it wasn't intimidated by humans. For the most part, people keep their distance. 📷 @canonusa 1D MarkIV 🔭 @canonusa 100-400 L MarkI 📍 @durhamnc #dukegardens #duke #heron #greatblueheron #heronsofinstagram #canonphotography #canon #durham #picturedurm #birdphotography #birdstagram #yourbestbirds #ncbirdingtrail #ncwildlife #dukeuniversity #sarahpdukegardens #durm
Brown-headed Nuthatch working on a possible nesting cavity. #brownheadednuthatch #nuthatchesofinstagram #nuthatch #wakeaudubon #audubonnc #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds
Mourning Dove taking a rest. I love their light green eye lids. #mourningdove #mourningdovesofinstagram #wakeparks365 #wakeaudubon #audubonnc #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds @wakegovparks
My first sighting of an Eastern Towhee with white eyes. #easterntowhee #easterntowheesofinstagram #lakebensonpark #easterntowheewhiteeyes #audubonnc #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds
It’s taken all winter for me to find this winter visitor, male and female Purple Finch. @wakegovparks #purplefinch #purplefinchesofinstagram #wakeaudubon #audubonnc #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #wakeparks365 #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds
Dodging the raindrops. #bluebirds #bluebird #bluebirdsofinstagram #birds #bird #birdphoto #birdphotography #birdlovers #birdfreaks #birdlover #birdsofinstagram #naturephotography #nature #naturelovers #nikonphotography #nikon #nikonoutdoors #nikonoutdoorsusa #nikonwildlifephotography #nikonwildlife #nikonwildlifephotographer #nikonusa #outdoorphotography #outdoors #outdoorlife #birdingnc #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #ncbirdinghotspots #wildbirdsunlimited
After a mentally stressful week, I took a mental health break to photograph a little spring color. #bird #birdphotography #birdlovers #birds #birding #birdfreaks #birdingdaily #birding_lounge #birdingphotography #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdinghotspots #ncbirdingtrail #ncbird #naturephotography #naturelovers #nature #nikonphotography #nikon #nikonusa #nikonwildlife #nikonwildlifephotography #nikonwildlifephoto #outdoorphotography #outdoorphotographer #naturephotographer #wildlifephotographer
Male Eastern Bluebird showing off his beautiful blue feathers. #easternbluebird #bluebird #bluebirdsofinstagram #wakeaudubon #audubonnc #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds
White-throated Sparrow #whitethroatedsparrow #sparrow #sparrowsofinstagram #wakeaudubon #audubonnc #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds
A couple of poses from a Chipping Sparrow hiding in the greenery. #chippingsparrow #sparrow #sparrowsofinstagram #wakeaudubon #audubonnc #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds
American Coot looking cute! #americancoot #americancootsofinstagram #wakeaudubon #audubonnc #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds
Savannah Sparrow keeping a watchful eye on his surroundings. #savannahsparrow #sparrowsofinstagram #audubonnc #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds
I love when their tails stand straight up, Ruddy Duck. #ruddyduck #duck #ruddyducksofinstagram #wakeaudubon #audubonnc #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds #wakegovparks365 #historicyatesmillpark
I thought I’d join the party with this puffy Pine Warbler. #theborbfest #pinewarbler #warblers #warblersofinstagram #wakeaudubon #audubonnc #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds
Several of the creeks traversing San-Lee Park still bear the names they were given when the site was pockmarked by open-pit gold mines, but the treasures encountered today upon the banks of Miner’s and Gold Dust Creek, while just as precious, are more ephemeral in nature… #winterwren #greattrailsnc #naturenc #sanleepark #ncbirdingtrail
I usually see them soaring high in the sky, Black Vulture. #blackvulture #vultures #vulturesofinstagram #audubonnc #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds
This rare little Wilson’s Warbler was spotted on Friday and had all the local birders trying to see him. He is a fast mover, I took almost 100 shots and only kept one, as most were blurry yellow and green messes. #wilsonswarbler #warblersofinstagram #warblers #rarebird #earlymigrator #wakeaudubon #audubonnc #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds
Carolina Chickadee, even though you hear them everywhere I rarely get a good shot of one. #carolinachickadee #chickadees #chickadeesofinstagram #wakeaudubon #audubonnc #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds
This weekend is the Great Backyard Bird Count - what birds are you seeing in your yard? Here are our four most-seen birds this time of year: Northern Cardinal (female pictured), Carolina Chickadee, Tufted Titmouse, and Eastern Towhee (male pictured). Others include the American Goldfinch, Mourning Dove, and Dark-eyed Junco, along with various hawks and woodpeckers. #GBBC #GreatBackyardBirdCount #winterbirding #backyardbirding #ncmountains #mcdowellNC #ncbirdingtrail
It was exceedingly difficult to get a shot of Watson the "Wilson's Warbler" who is currently visiting Schenck forest here in Raleigh. Here he is flitting from one branch to another. More like a Yellow Warbler when you don't see that wonderful Black hood 😊 #audobon #audubonnc #audobonsociety #bird #birds #birding #birdlife #birdphotography #birdsofinstagram #birdsofwakecounty #birdwatching #carolinabirds #ebird #ncbirds #ncwildlife #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #wakeaudubon #canonphotography #sigma #birdwatchingmagazine #raleighNC #raleigh #bestofthetarheelstate
Red-shouldered Hawk with his catch, a Green Anole. #redshoulderedhawk #hawks #hawksofinstagram #wakeaudubon #audubonnc #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds
I was surprised to find this Northern Parula the other day. I believe one was seen here in December, so maybe this guy decided to spend the winter in NC. #northernparula #warblers #warblersofinstagram #wakeaudubon #audubonnc #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds
Male Yellow-bellied Sapsucker checking sap wells for a treat. #yellowbelliedsapsucker #sapsucker #sapsuckersofinstagram #wakeaudubon #audubonnc #ncbirds #ncbirding #ncbirdingtrail #bestofthetarheelstate #birdwatching #ebird #bird_freaks #bestoftheusa_nature #birdsofinstagram #nature #birdphotography #birding #birdnerd #birdlover #bird_brilliance #bird_captures #bird_shutterbug #wildlifephotography #bestoftheusa_birds