Below are a series of photographs taken from the water's edge of beautiful Lake Michigan and scenic North Pond in Lincoln Park, Chicago.
A colorful Wood Duck wades in cool pond waters
A secretive Sora makes its way along a submerged branch
On the hunt ~ Green Heron
Cinnamon Surprise! Cinnamon Teals are not often seen in Chicago, but I was fortunate to view this red-eyed duck at North Pond last year
A stunning American Kestrel scans the beach for prey
A pretty Dulin gets doused by Lake Michigan Waters
Floating lazily in North Pond ~ Male Hooded Merganser
Standing in the shallows of Lake Michigan ~ Peregrine Falcon
Black-crowned Night Herons are a common sight at North Pond
One of several busy Horned Larks seen foraging at the beach
A lone Semipalmated Plover scans the shoreline for tasty treats
A striking Blue-winged Teal dabbles in the calm, cool pond
A brief glimpse of a beautiful Virginia Rail
A handsome Killdeer enjoys a sunny day at Montrose Beach
Afloat in the pond ~ Pied-billed Grebe
Posted by Julie A. Gidwitz
Awesome collection of images, Julie! Impossible to rank; they are all beautiful, but my favorite is probably the last one, the Pied-billed Grebe.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful series of images Julie, I can't pick a favorite!
ReplyDeletebeautiful one and all, and my favourite "I think" is the killdeer - such a strange name though?
ReplyDeleteMagnificas capturas.Saludos
ReplyDeleteWhat a great collection of images! The reflection of the wood duck is amazing and I have no idea how you got so close to the rail or grebe - just beautiful shots. And I love North Pond - when we lived down there we used to walk through there every day. Thanks for a fun trip down memory lane!
ReplyDeleteWoah! Top drawer images Julie, really spectacular stuff! I think that skulking Sora is my favorite, but it's hard to pick.
ReplyDeleteWow Julie, these are all such beautiful photos! I love the sweet, little Pied-billed Grebe, the fierce looking Peregrine Falcon, and magnificently colored Wood Duck!
ReplyDeleteWow, all I can say is Wow, these are all absolutely marvelous images, really love them all~
ReplyDeleteThe first one almost looks like a painting
ReplyDeleteIt is always a joy to see your photography Julie, wonderful collection of birds and detail.
ReplyDeleteAwesome post, julie! The birds are wonderful. Some of my favorite were the Sora and Rail.
ReplyDeleteI always love your beautiful bird photography Julie. Inspiring!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous shots, Julie! Love the last shot of the Grebe.
ReplyDeleteAwesome shots, Julie! Especially like the wading peregrine :o)
ReplyDeleteWow. Fantastic. Love them all. Especially the Sora and Virginia Rail.
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