Monthly Archives: September 2011

Sanderlings in flight

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Sanderlings in flight

The picture of these Sanderlings in flight was taken at Nickerson Beach. The picture of these Sanderlings in flight was taken with the CANON EOS 7D and the CANON 100-400 lens and the CANON 580EXII flash.

It is always a fun challenge to get an interesting shot of a flock of birds. I like the interest here with a shallow depth of field with only some birds sharply in focus.

Sanderling

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Sanderling

The picture of this Sanderling was taken at Nickerson Beach on Long Island. The picture of this Sanderling was taken with the CANON EOS 7D and the CANON 100-400 lens and the CANON 580EXII flash.

The Sanderling is one of the most widespread wintering shorebirds in the world. It is found on nearly all temperate and tropical sandy beaches throughout the world.

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

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Yellow-billed Cuckoo on tree

The picture of this Yellow-billed Cuckoo was taken in Central Park. The picture of this Yellow-billed Cuckoo was taken with the CANON EOS 7D and the CANON 100-400 lens and the CANON 580EXII flash.

The future of the Yellow-billed Cuckoo is uncertain. Populations are declining precipitously throughout its distribution.

American Redstart female

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American Redstart

The picture of this American Redstart female on fence was taken in Central Park. The picture of this American Redstart was taken with the CANON EOS 7D and the CANON 100-400 lens and the CANON 580EXII flash.

Warblers and other fall migrants are starting to stop off in the green places in New York City on their journey south. Central Park is one of my favorite places to view and photograph warblers during this season. Other than trees, the many fences in Central Park are popular perching places for these birds.

Lesser Black-backed Gull

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Lesser Black-backed Gull

The picture of this Lesser Black-backed Gull was taken at Nickerson Beach on Long Island, New York. The picture of this Lesser Black-backed Gull was taken with the CANON EOS 7D and the CANON 100-400 lens and the CANON 580EXII flash.

The Lesser Black-backed Gull is an uncommon visitor to Eastern United States.