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A golden-fronted woodpecker is perched vertically on the side of a rectangular green wire suet cage. The woodpecker is seen in profile facing right, showing its zebra-striped black-and-white back and wings, a plain greyish-tan breast and head, and a long, pointed beak. The suet cage contains a partially eaten block of tan bird food and hangs by a small gold chain from a thick black hook. The background features softly blurred out-of-focus green leaves and a neutral grey fence structure.
In the image, a blue jay is shown in profile, facing left while gripping a green plastic perch at the base of a bird feeder. The bird features bright blue feathers on its back and wings, a white chest and face, a distinct black collar around its neck, and a prominent crest on its head. The clear cylindrical tube feeder is filled to the top with a mix of black oil sunflower seeds and striped sunflower seeds. The background is a softly blurred, vertical-slat grey wooden fence, focusing all attention on the bird.
In the image, two birds are perched on opposite sides of a clear cylindrical tube bird feeder filled with mixed seeds, primarily black oil sunflower seeds. On the left, a larger white-winged dove stands facing right, showcasing its tan plumage, a distinct white stripe along its folded wing, bright pink feet, and striking blue skin around its eye. On the right, a much smaller male house finch with a vibrant red-orange head and chest faces left toward the feeder. The feeder has green plastic perches and a green base. The background is a softly blurred, neutral grey wooden fence with a hint of green leaves in the bottom left corner.
In the image, a small songbird - likely a female or juvenile house finch - is captured in profile, facing left. The bird features detailed brown and cream streaked plumage and is perched on the circular black metal perch of a hummingbird feeder. The feeder itself is vibrant, consisting of a mottled red, orange, and yellow blown-glass reservoir on top, a black midsection adorned with red flower-shaped feeding ports, and a red base. The entire scene is set against a soft, out-of-focus bright green foliage background.
A white-winged dove is captured in a dynamic pose, clinging to the side of a brown cylindrical bird feeder. Its wings are partially spread, revealing the characteristic white patches on its gray-brown feathers. The bird's red eye and dark beak are visible as it balances. The background is a soft, out-of-focus wash of green and brown foliage, highlighting the dove against the natural setting.
This image captures a vibrant, high-motion moment of a hummingbird approaching a feeder. Here is a breakdown of the scene: The Hummingbird The focal point is a Black-chinned Hummingbird in mid-flight. Its most striking feature is the iridescent purple band (gorget) across its throat, which sits just below its velvet-black head. The rest of its body shows soft grey and olive-green plumage. Its wings are a rhythmic blur, conveying the incredible speed of its flight as it maneuvers toward the feeder.
The image shows a Gray Fox in a grassy area in Texas. The fox is walking near the base of a bird feeder (indicated by the black pole on the left), likely searching for dropped seeds. It has a speckled gray coat with tan coloring on its legs and tail tip, and it is looking intently in the direction of the photographer. The Gray Fox is known for its gray back with reddish-tan sides and a tail with a black tip, all of which are visible here. It also has distinctively large ears and a slightly shorter snout than a coyote. 2026-04-24 16:57 ISO 6400 f/13.0 400mm 1/200s 11.5m
* The Ducks: * Three ducks are clearly visible standing on the top rail of the fence. * The one on the far left is facing forward, showing its white neck and dark body. * The two in the center are oriented toward the right; one has its head tucked back as if preening. * A fourth duck is partially visible behind the fence on the right, mostly showing its black and white back. * Muscovy ducks are easily identified by the red, fleshy "caruncles" around their beaks and eyes, which are visible on the ducks in this image. * The Setting: The fence overlooks a green, grassy area with some shrubs and trees in the soft-focus background. * Photography: The image was captured with a 40-150mm lens at a focal length of 150mm (300mm equivalent). The aperture was f/5.0, and the shot was taken from about 16 meters (53 feet) away. 2025-05-26 09:49
Key details: * The Bird: The finch is the central focus, looking directly toward the camera. It features a vibrant red plumage on its forehead, throat, and breast, which contrasts with its brownish, streaked back and wings. * The Setting: It is perched among blades of green grass interspersed with tiny yellow wildflowers (likely Oxalis or a similar ground cover). * Photography: The photo has a shallow depth of field, with the grass in the immediate foreground and background softly blurred, making the bird stand out sharply. 2026-04-18 12:52 This was captured with a 100-400mm lens with a 2x teleconverter, effectively at 800mm (1600mm equivalent). The shot was taken at a distance of about 8.8 meters (29 feet).
A close-up side profile of a Texas spiny lizard nestled among lush green grass and small yellow wildflowers. The lizard has its mouth slightly open, revealing a small pink tongue as it appears to be tasting the air or approaching a flower. Its textured, patterned scales provide natural camouflage against the sunlit garden background. 2026-04-09 12:25 ISO 2000 f/13.0 1600mm 1/500s 5m
2026-04-09 14:05 ISO 5000 f/13.0 1600mm 1/500s 5m Hummingbird photo captured landing on the feeder perch.
2026-04-09 16:17 ISO 5000 f/12.0 830mm 1/200s 9m white winged dove sitting on a peak of a bird-feeder, wings half-open, and looking directly at the camera.
House finch sitting on the hummingbird feeder looking for something else. It is not interested in the sugar water found there.
Squirrel about to leap out of a shrub, front paws already dangling free, tail straight up for balance. 2026-03-26 11:29 ISO 4000 f/12.0 600mm 1/400s 11.5m
Hummingbird landing on the feeder ring. Green iridescent black wings, white underbelly, black chin, yellow pollen on the beak. 2026-03-29 13:26 ISO 5000 f/13.0 1600mm 1/400s 5m
Texas spiny lizard (Sceloporus olivaceus) on the walkway, looking up and walking toward the camera. 2026-03-29 13:46 ISO 1000 f/12.0 874mm 1/400s 4.5m
Black-chinned Hummingbird showing his dark blue / black chin while landing on the feeder. 2026-03-29 14:58 ISO 2500 f/13.0 1600mm 1/400s 5m
2026-03-22 07:47 ISO 10000 f/13.0 1600mm 1/500s 4.8 m Early morning, shortly after dawn, a Black-chinned Hummingbird came and the sunbeam reflecting the bright purple-and-black throat coloring.
Carolina Wren in the grass, looking up and to the right. 2026-03-21 08:04 ISO 10000 f/13.0 1394mm 1/320s 8m
Male Northern Cardinal, perched on the edge of a birdbath. The background is blurred, focusing attention on the bird in the foreground. 2026-01-19 10:30 ISO 8000 f/13.0 1284mm 1/400s 10m
Spotted Orbweaver beginning a web. 2025-11-18 15:31 ISO 4000 f/9.0 1120mm 1/400s 3 m
raccoon looking back at the camera, while illuminated by the motion detection lights. 2025-11-04 22:36 ISO 10000 f/2.8 190mm 1/100s 52 m
2025-10-26 13:23 ISO 125 f/8.0 300mm 1/200s 2.7m crop 25%
2025-10-29 15:58 ISO 1000 f/13.0 1120mm 1/800s crop 24%
Blue jay, sitting on a branch high in the tree, looking down. 2025-10-14 14:35 ISO 5000 f/10.0 1120mm 1/320s 11 m
Carolina wren sitting on the edge of a seed disk. 2025-10-09 09:26 ISO 3200 f/11.0 1120mm 1/400s 9 m
full moon composite image from 100 frames. 2025-10-06 20:03 ISO 1000 f/13.0 1120mm 1/250s crop 23%
ruby-throated hummingbird with his eyes closed, after taking a sip, while resting on the feeder. 2025-10-06 18:09 ISO 8000 f/10.0 1120mm 1/200s 5m crop 74%
Almost full moon 2025-10-05 19:40 ISO 500 f/9.0 1120mm 1/200s
very dark nighttime photo of a house gecko walking along the stone. 2025-10-05 19:44 ISO 10000 f/8.3 470mm 1/100s 3 m crop 55%
House Finch perched on the rim of a seed tray below a seed feeder. 2025-10-03 13:53 ISO 6400 f/9.0 1120mm 1/1000s 10 m crop 62%
Ruby-throated Hummingbird, mostly behind a glass feeder. 2025-10-03 17:02 ISO 8000 f/9.0 1120mm 1/320s 5m crop 25%
Clear picture of the moon in the late afternoon, against a cloudless sky. 2025-10-02 17:24 ISO 400 f/9.0 1120mm 1/800s
Partial moon in view during the evening 2025-09-28 06:47 ISO 400 f/9.0 1120mm 1/400s
Hummingbird at the feeder, wings out, calling out to the others. 2025-09-13 09:51 ISO 3200 f/8.7 782mm 1/1250s 4.5m
Hummingbird sitting on a branch guarding his territory. 2025-09-06 18:01 ISO 5000 f/4.0 420mm 1/800s 7m crop 27%
Tail tip of a western ratsnake along the sidewalk going into the grass. 2025-09-06 06:46 ISO 4000 f/4.0 420mm 1/250s 9m crop 56%
Black-chinned hummingbird, sticking out a tongue. 2025-09-01 14:55 ISO 1250 f/4.0 420mm 1/400s 5m crop 25%
Blue Jay searching the grass for food 2025-08-31 09:57 ISO 2500 f/4.0 420mm 1/2000s 9.2m crop 25%
2025-08-14 07:44 ISO 500 f/4.0 420mm 1/200s 2m crop 20% Southern red paper wasps building a nest
Carolina Wren looking at a pecan shell half 2025-08-14 10:11 ISO 1250 f/4.0 420mm 1/1600s 5m crop 13%
Coarse-backed Red Paper Wasp on the wall outside the front door. 2025-08-14 08:45 ISO 320 f/4.0 420mm 1/250s 1.5m crop 16%
Eastern Fox Squirrel trying to go above the seed-catcher and blocking plate on the bird-feeder. 2025-08-14 11:45 ISO 3200 f/5.0 420mm 1/1600s 9m crop 90%
2025-08-02 16:28 ISO 3200 f/4.5 420mm 1/1600s 4.54 m crop 99%
2025-08-02 16:39 ISO 2500 f/4.5 420mm 1/1600s 9.35 m crop 30%
2025-08-02 16:30 ISO 2000 f/4.5 420mm 1/1600s 9.02 m crop 42%
2025-08-02 16:29 ISO 2500 f/4.5 420mm 1/1600s 9.16 m crop 35%
Black-chinned Hummingbird, 2025-07-26 18:47 ISO 6400 f/8.9 888mm 1/250s zoom 2x 4.735 m crop 58%
White-winged Dove ISO 4000 f/9.0 1120mm 1/160s 9.38 m crop 75%