An Orchard Oriole is just as exciting as a Painted Bunting. Such great photos. I've only ever managed to capture Baltimore, Hooded, and Bullock's, never Orchard.
"I haven’t been able to photograph an Eastern Goldfinch, despite seeing quite a few...they move too fast." Very relatable. I still haven't gotten a shot of a goldfinch this year.
Well, I prefer binoculars ... a rather ridiculous pair. Vortex Razor. They come with a case that has shoulder straps, so you can carry them without straining your neck. The monocular I keep in the car, for when I forget to bring binoculars.
An Orchard Oriole is just as exciting as a Painted Bunting. Such great photos. I've only ever managed to capture Baltimore, Hooded, and Bullock's, never Orchard.
"I haven’t been able to photograph an Eastern Goldfinch, despite seeing quite a few...they move too fast." Very relatable. I still haven't gotten a shot of a goldfinch this year.
Best of luck! You have more skill and patience in birding than I.
A murmuration of birders! Love it.
And great photos.
I like that idea of a Little Sit/Big Sit to see what you can see from a single place. I may try this in the coming weeks.
I like those images of the Orchard Oriole. I've never seen one before. I love your closing message "... go outside. "
How do you find using a monocular vs. binoculars? I've been debating switching to a monocular for a change.
Well, I prefer binoculars ... a rather ridiculous pair. Vortex Razor. They come with a case that has shoulder straps, so you can carry them without straining your neck. The monocular I keep in the car, for when I forget to bring binoculars.
Ah, understood.