Jackson County (Apr 28, 29)

I got to explore the Cooper Hollow WA for two evenings after work. This is a beautiful place. I found the expected birds and had a very nice time. One of the highlights was running into the most flashy White-eyed Vireo I've ever seen. This guy forgot he was known for his elusiveness and just came right out to sing. Add some excellent evening sun and I got a couple good shots of him!

Yellow-throated Warblers and Blue-winged Warblers seem to be the popular bird of the spring. Everywhere I go, there they are!!

I always take time out to shoot a passing deer. In the spring, these guys can look so scraggly!



Not only did the early leaf out that occured this year make it harder to see the birds, it also blocked a lot of light. Lack of light always seems to be my enemy.





On the way home from Jackson Friday night, I stopped at Scioto Trail SF. I enjoyed running into some birders stopped on a bridge over the Scioto. They were checking out the mass of Cliff Swallows. I was greatful to see them too. It's been a few years since I last saw a Cliff.
The Scarlet Tanagers were no where one day and the next day they were everywhere. The woods were filled with they're Chick-burs.