The first for this migration

I wish I had carried the new lens,  but it was hot and humid so I got lazy. First hummer for this migration, female ruby throat. The sweat was pouring into my eyes. Thankful to get anything.

Zooming in the garden

Still working with the new lens.. selecting point of focus.  Young mourning dove. Sweet.

Pretty brat starling

The sparrows love the weed seeds

Does this robin like lens glass?

Time for a bath. Shot through construction mesh.

Still testing new lens

Heavy gear, a real trial to tote, but it's worth it for the 600mm power.  Veggies for the sparrow.

This is what happens when you stop to drink water.

Swell eye. I'm being watched.

Immature male cardinal.

Thousands of gnats erupting out of the ground in the garden. Where's a warbler when this bounty is here for the snagging?

                                              And what's a stroll without meeting a NY rat.

Eat what you like

Testing a new lens in the garden, hand held, very heavy. Humid. Eyes bleary, but this lens works fine.  Robin tidbits, berry and worm.

Young sparrow, salad days

Starling juggling a lump of bread

Male cardinal has food for mate. There's a family high in the trees.  Hear them, but hard to see.

I like this lens. I'll never have to go to the gym for weight lifting.