Mostly Twigs
Almost all of these pictures were taken in the wild or semi wild, parks and such. Many of them were taken in Vancouver B.C. A lot are from Costa Rica as well as a few from Mexico. Most of these birds were going about their daily business often with a bit of curiosity about what the hell I was doing on their patch.
Because these shots are taken in the wild and my photography style is one of hiking, stalking etc. it's sometimes difficult (but fun) to get set up for that perfect shot. Of course serendipity comes into play and is one of the big attractions of this kind of shooting.
Bryan
Winter Wren. These guys are very secretive 90% of the time. In the early spring though they start to sing their melodious song.
When they do that you can be sure they are exposed on some branch up around eye level. If you hear this song one can move towards the sound. Stopping just as or before the song ends, about 5 to 10 seconds per song. Only moving closer when the song starts again, about every 5 seconds.
The trick is to figure out what branch the little bugger is singing on.
Because the song, at least for me, does not give away the birds location with any degree of accuracy I've sometimes found myself looking for it in a specific location only to find that it is 5 feet from me and not anywhere near where I was looking when I startle it into hiding.
Michael Liskay
on January 29, 2010Wow! What a collection of Costa Rican birds. I am jealous! Have to get down there again and try to catch up with you!! :)
Seriously nice gallery!!
MikeMichael Klotz
on November 8, 2009Loved the photos. I always love to see shots of birds in locations I have walked. Nicely done and hope to meet you on the path some day.
Randy Findlay
on November 6, 2009Bryan, Some incredible photo's of a variety of wonderful species...really enjoy your commentary as well. Cheers, Randy Findlay, Burnaby, B.C.
378132whispersofnature
on April 21, 2009Wonderful Collection of Photos you have, very well done
mikefoto
on April 18, 2009Wonderful gallery with a nice variety of photos!
Sharon Phillips
on April 11, 2009The whole gallery is just wonderful.
Mark Bates Photography
on February 1, 2009Beautiful gallery Bryan - wonderful shots!
Rae Costa
on January 3, 2009Fantastic gallery, Bryan. Thanks for sharing!
cindy
on November 7, 2008Hi Bryan
Loved the kingbird! Wonderful to see your insight realized through a photograph. You have managed to capture the essence and the personalities of these beautiful co-habitants on the planet. Keep it going!
xcindy
mustap
on August 14, 2008Beautiful gallery, thank you for sharing. The Flicker shots are especially beautiful. I am also very impressed with some of the Kinglet shots...they are such a challenge to shoot.
Patrick J. Blake
on March 30, 2008This is a great shot...and it must have been a difficult one too! I've tried in vain to get a winter wren to come out of dense brush and sit long enough to get a shot many times. Keep up the great work!