Warbler

Warbler, originally uploaded by Sachin N Saraf.

I saw this tiny warbler for the first time in Tarrywile park and took few pictures it is a very shy and restless as any other warbler.

Northern Flicker

Northern Flicker, originally uploaded by Sachin N Saraf.

This was one bird that I saw many times but never got an opportunity to capture it as it used to sit on the top of trees.

This time to my surprise this was eating worms on ground along side few juvi female cardinals....I took this shot and tried to go little closer but before that it flew away.

Telephoto Macro

Macro, originally uploaded by Sachin N Saraf.

I knew that 100-400 has a very nice MFD but never tried it.

Last weekend I saw this bee and tried my hand at telephoto macro and I am amazed with the result.

Salt Meadow Unit

Salt Meadow Unit, originally uploaded by Sachin N Saraf.

Salt Meadow Unit The approximately 2 miles of trails at Salt Meadow Unit in Westbrook wind through grassland, forest, and marsh habitats. The 9 acres of fields provide a view of woodcock, bluebirds, tree swallows, wild turkeys and numerous species of butterflies and dragonflies. While down at the marsh you can expect to see great egrets, glossy ibis, snowy egrets, belted kingfishers, osprey and many other species. If you are lucky, you just might catch a glimpse of a red fox, a coyote, or a red tailed hawk. In partnership with Potopaug Audubon Society, the refuge hosts many wildlife events at Salt Meadow Unit throughout the year. These events have included owl walks, waterfowl walks, woodcock walks, bird banding demonstrations, and a presentation on live birds of prey.

In Flight Snowy Egret

In Flight Common Egret1, originally uploaded by Sachin N Saraf.

My first BIF. I am happy with the outcome but I need more practice.

The snowy egret gets its name from its all-white plumage, although the species’ black legs and yellow feet also distinguish it. Upon reaching maturity, adult birds develop long, fine plumes of feathers along the chest, back and neck.

This one is Snowy Egret this is distinguished from that of Common or Great white Egret with the help of following features:
# Snowy Egret is smaller, has black bill, and yellow feet.
# Great White Heron, the white form of the Great Blue Heron, has a heavier bill, and pale, not black, legs.

Ospray

Ospray, originally uploaded by Sachin N Saraf.

I love this bird. I saw it fishing in the waters of salt marsh and even managed to capture an image with a snake catch but it's not worth posting. I have located nest of this bird and it has 3 young ones. Before these young ones fly away I will go there to capture few shots from the distance. I do not intend to disturb the parents by going closer to the nest.

Plastic Beauty

Plastic Beauty, originally uploaded by Sachin N Saraf.

While returning from Wildlife refuge I found this Mourning Dove and few Fly Catchers around the bird feeders at the entrance.