Thursday, January 9, 2014

Backyard Birding with a Queen...or a King?

I am a complete newbie when it comes to backyard birding. As a kid, I always thought birders were nerds. So be it. Photographing them is a blast! Of course I shot these on one of those REALLY cold single digit days. I learned one very important thing: I need a new birding lens for sure. After a couple of years shooting birds and wanting that lens, this session finally pushed me over the edge. Despite the lens, I think this birdie is kinda cute, but I have no idea who he or she is...

He or she looks all royal...nestled under a leaf canopy as if seated on a throne under palm fronds...
 
...and swaying away, perched on another more mobile throne.


Can anyone identify this bird for me? I am sure it is a very common one, but I have no idea...










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