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Longing for the birds of summer

by John Briggs on March 13, 2010

in Bird Photographs, Bird Photography Weekly, Blog, Wildlife

Are you ready for summer yet? There is no question that I am. Winter in Maine this year basically ended at the end of January. February had no measurable precipitation what-so-ever until the huge gale at the end of the month which gave us nearly 7″ of rain in two days. This storm brought winds nearing 100 mph, caused power outages for days on end and caused severe beach erosion. So far this winter we have received a paltry 52.50″ of snow, well below normal. Ice out on our cove occurred more than a full month ahead of normal. So to repeat what I said before, bring on summer! Read the full article →

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BPW: Cedar Waxwing

by John Briggs on March 8, 2010

in Bird Photographs, Bird Photography Weekly, Blog, Wildlife

Cedar Waxwing

Cedar Waxwing - Bath, Maine | Click thumbnail for larger view

I arose bright and early this morning to take the trash out for pickup. While walking out the drive, I heard the high pitched call notes of the Cedar Waxwing. I looked around and spied 15 of these beautiful birds in a maple tree along our property line. I slipped back into the house and grabbed my camera, hoping on the way back outside that the Waxwings were still around. Read the full article →

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Skywatch Friday: Snowy Birdhouse

March 4, 2010

Snow laden skies are my favorite. There is a unique beauty in snow falling from the sky. In its aftermath, the landscape is transformed into a work of art unknown to other seasons. The following image was captured last weekend in our backyard, near the edge of the cove.
Happy birding!
 

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Great Backyard Bird Count

February 13, 2010

It’s unbelievable how little time I have these days. Can you say cholecystectomy? I am studying for three exams this week but I still found the time to participate in the 2010 Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC). With a steaming hot cup of coffee in one hand and binocular in the other, I began tallying [...]

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Long-tailed Ducks

January 25, 2010

Friday was a beautiful mid winter day and I had no classes. What should I do for a few hours between studying? How about some bird watching!  I drove to Pine Point near Scarborough, Maine to look for my favorite duck; the Long-tailed Duck. The dock at the Lobster Co-op is a favorite place of mine [...]

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Wayward January Bird

January 8, 2010

Here in Maine, winter has had a grip since late fall with snow, bitter cold and wind. Migratory birds have long gone on their trek to warmer climes. During the snowstorm last Saturday, I noticed a very puffed up bird feeding on a distant suet feeder. I thought for sure it was a warbler, but [...]

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Protecting online images from thieves

January 6, 2010

Over the last several days, I found nearly 100 websites using my images without my authorization. Most of these sites were forums, but quite a few were blogging sites, four of which were birding blogs. I am not going to name names at this time, but if I continue to find the rampant thievery of [...]

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