Wednesday’s Photos
Junco Posing for the Photographer
It is hard to believe. But recently as I was walking past a maple tree I noticed a little bird with a black cap, a cute little junco, sitting on a branch. Normally they fly away as soon as you point the camera in their direction. It is quite possible that he must have observed me a couple of times as I was filling the bird feeder and perhaps thought that no harm could come by staying and in gratitude would allow me to take a couple of shots. Well, if this sounds like an unbelievable story, have a look at the pictures and decide for yourself. Enjoy.
The Peter and Gertrud Klopp Family 
Der sieht ja wirklich klasse aus und so zurückhaltend interessiert. Danke fürs zeigen! Was ist das denn für ein Kerlchen? Wie heißt er denn? LG Ruth
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Der kleine Vogel ist ein Junco. Ich bin mir nicht sicher, ob es ihn in Deutschland gibt.
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Nein, leider nicht und ich habe auch noch nie so einen gesehen. Danke für Deine Antwort und die feinen Bilder von den kleinen und süßen Kerl. Herzliche Grüsse Ruth
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What a beauty!!!
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The little Junco wants to thank you for the compliment!
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How close were you? He certainly seemed calm and trusting. Great shots!
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Less than 10 ft. – Thanks for for the compliment, Amy!
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Great pics as always!
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Many thanks, Rashmi!
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Ooh! Such a cutie! Love the contrast between the black and the pale beige plumage! Hope it will grant you many more awesome shots!😊
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Believe it or not, the little cutie granted me more than a dozen shots in one session. I appreciate your kind comment.
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Beautiful!
And why not detecing you as someone who ist “friendly” towards you? Birds have small brains but they can do magnificient things with them: Learn new songs every year…and to decide if to stay or run.
One thing is for sure: They use the available neurons of their brain in multiple ways.
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I hope our brains can learn from them a few things important to our survival. It seems that we are hardwired towards inevitable self-destruction. Best wishes! Peter
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Beautiful that little Junco what a great photographer and kind person you are, Junco must have known this. keep up the good work Peter.
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Oh, thank you, Inge, for your kind comment! It’s very much appreciated.
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Well, I believe your story, Peter! Photo # 2 looks like the bird is posing for a portrait and smiling at you!
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Yea, I also like #2 for being the most personal portrait. Thanks!
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Indeed, it is amazing! I also try many times but it is impossible to photograph birds. I would say that you got very lucky as the photos are very clear and beautiful; thank you for sharing them and good luck with the future spring photos near the Arrow lake ! 🙂
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I believe the secret of taking pictures of birds at close range is to gain their trust. One way to do that is to feed them in the winter. Thank you so much for your kind words, Josephina!
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that’s so cute, dear Peter
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Indeed, this little bird is very dear to me. Thank you, Mitza!
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So ein süsser kleiner Mops. Tolle Fotos!
Ich habe mal geforscht, auf Deutsch heisst er “Winterammer” und lebt laut Wikipedia in Nordamerika bis Nordmexiko. In Europa kommt er nur als “Irrgast” vor … 😉
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Gorgeous!
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Great portraits of the Junco, Peter.
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Great bird shots!
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That’s so cute Peter. I found it’s always difficult to get animals especially bird in photograph..
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