Found the robin chick in the top panel on the day it fledged - it was in a very cramped nest with four other chicks the evening before this shot. In the bottom panel we see this hungry chick whirling its wings like a hummingbird in excitement when momma robin drops in with a mouth full of food. It was like he was saying, 'here I am momma, feed me'!
Tomorrow is flower day!
(Nikon D200, Nikkor 80-400mm VR @ 400mm, iso 800, tripod), Brookside Gardens, Wheaton, MD, May 29, 2007
Name:: Donna
Monday, June 25th, 2007
I really like the portrait of the fledgling--especially the few feather spikes on the top of its head.
About me
I work for a public Botanical Gardens in the Wings of Fancy Butterfly Exhibit. Since my passion is nature photography, this is a fun job for me. Images posted on this blog are © 2002-2008 by Bud Cline (dba, images by buddell) and all rights are reserved. No image may be used in any way without written permission.
I work for a public Botanical Gardens in the Wings of Fancy Butterfly Exhibit. Since my passion is nature photography, this is a fun job for me. Images posted on this blog are © 2002-2008 by Bud Cline (dba, images by buddell) and all rights are reserved. No image may be used in any way without written permission.
Currently, I am...
Having fun: with my new Nikon D700 camera!
Having fun: with my new Nikon D700 camera!