While visiting Blendon Woods Park I walked to the observatory buildings near Thoreau Lake to see what waterfowl were on the lake. I noticed movement just below a bird feeder located off to the side of observatory. I waited a while before this raptor made a quick and short appearance. I’m not sure but I think he was searching for the squirrels that feed along the base of the bird feeder. I got off one shot and here it is.
5 Comments
Earl
Wonderful shot, Monte. You took full advantage of the opportunity you were presented in capturing this image.
Monte Stevens
Tanks, Earl. It’s not the best shot but all I have. It is so true that we sometimes have to wait long hours and put in lots of preparation to get good photos.
Don
Nice shot, it appears to me to be a Merlin from the falcon family.
Monte Stevens
Sounds good to me. I really wish I knew my subjects better, whether that’s a flower, insect, or whatever.
Paul
Excellent, Monte. I love to see raptors, especially soaring through the skies and perched in the trees behind my house. 🙂