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I enjoy photography first, birding is a side effect of my hobby. Most of my photographs are from the urban landscape of the Midwest United States, which goes to show if you give nature just a little breathing room, amazing things can happen.
Good afternoon.
November 25, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Luckily, they have a strong foothold on Lake Michigan here, so they're a regular feature on the lakefront. With that said, they always seem to play second fiddle to the raptors. Thank you.
November 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
It was truly amazing. The city has since closed off the pier to where the owls are wintering. They come back every 3 to 5 years or so.
November 24, 2025 at 10:06 PM
When out wandering, listen for crows and blue jays. When raptors are around the calls typically mean they are harassing the said raptor to send them away from their territory.
November 24, 2025 at 10:01 PM
They are like ghosts. Only twice I've ever spotted them on my own, and once I had help from the crows.
November 24, 2025 at 8:28 PM
I know that feeling well. I will say I am happy just to see them when I am lucky enough.
November 24, 2025 at 8:12 PM
They shut off access to the pier today. Glad I was able to get out there before they shut it off from everyone.
November 24, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Thank you
November 24, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Thank you.
November 24, 2025 at 8:06 PM
November 24, 2025 at 7:35 PM
November 24, 2025 at 7:34 PM
The wood ducks flew out about a month ago. Great shot.
November 24, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Great shot.
November 23, 2025 at 10:04 PM
There were like 50 photographers out there.
November 23, 2025 at 9:47 PM
November 23, 2025 at 9:32 PM
November 23, 2025 at 9:23 PM
I do love the framing of this one. Always amuses me to see them in odd positions.
November 23, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Thank you so much.
November 23, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Most aren't. Minus pigeons. I could photograph them right now at night.
November 23, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Thank you. The light was just right
November 23, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Thank you. I had some hawk photos, but they were too far off to make anything wonderful out of.
November 22, 2025 at 10:46 PM
While there were several raptors airborne today, this ended up being my favorite shot of the day.
#birds #birding #birdphotography #photography #nature #naturephotography #nikon #corvid #bluejay #bluesky #urbanwildlife
November 22, 2025 at 8:39 PM