Ray Fraley's Photo Gallery
Birds
American Goldfinch
Spinus tristis
| _21A2448 | 1361x2041 |
| Image Details | Field Reference Details |
| Camera | Canon EOS 5D Mk IV |
| Lens | EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM |
| ISO | 4000 |
| Aperture | f/9.0 |
| Shutter | 1/1250 |
| Plumage | Breeding males bright yellow with black cap, wings, and tail. Nonbreeding and females duller with olive tones. |
| Size | 5" [13 cm] |
| Color | Yellow, black, white |
| Wings | Pointed with bold white markings |
| Tail | Short, notched |
| Habitat | Weedy fields, gardens, roadsides, orchards |
| Flight Style | Undulating flight with a bouncy rhythm |
| Behavior | Feeds on seeds while perched; often seen in flocks. Nests late in summer to match seed availability. |
| Diet | Primarily seeds from thistle, sunflower, dandelion, and other composites. |
Common Yellowthroat
Geothlypis trichas
| _21A2145 | 2587x1725 |
| Image Details | Field Reference Details |
| Audubon - Common Yellowthroat | |
| Camera | Canon EOS 5D Mk IV |
| Lens | EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM |
| ISO | 2500 |
| Aperture | f/13.0 |
| Shutter | 1/100 |
| Plumage | Males have a black mask with white brow. Females show contrast between yellow throat and darker face; olive above with plain wings. |
| Size | 5" [13 cm] |
| Color | Black, green, white, yellow |
| Wings | Rounded |
| Tail | Rounded, square-tipped |
| Habitat | Nesting in open marshes, wetlands, dense brush. |
| Flight Style | Strong, steady, capable of long-distance migration |
| Behavior | Feeding in marsh, low dense growth. Occasionally makes short flights to catch insects in mid-air. Migrates at night |
| Diet | Insects include grasshoppers, dragonflies, damselflies, catepillars, moths. |
Common Yellowthroat
Geothlypis trichas
| _21A2146 | 2587x1725 |
| Image Details | Field Reference Details |
| Cornell Lab of Ornithology - Yellowthroat | |
| Camera | Canon EOS 5D Mk IV |
| Lens | EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM |
| ISO | 2500 |
| Aperture | f/13.0 |
| Shutter | 1/100 |
| Plumage | Males have a black mask with white brow. Females show contrast between yellow throat and darker face; olive above with plain wings. |
| Size | 5" [13 cm] |
| Color | Black, green, white, yellow |
| Wings | Rounded |
| Tail | Rounded, square-tipped |
| Habitat | Nesting in open marshes, wetlands, dense brush. |
| Flight Style | Strong, steady, capable of long-distance migration |
| Behavior | Feeding in marsh, low dense growth. Occasionally makes short flights to catch insects in mid-air. Migrates at night |
| Diet | Insects include grasshoppers, dragonflies, damselflies, catepillars, moths. |
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis
| D79A3424 | 1195x1793 |
| Image Details | Field Reference Details |
| Camera | Canon EOS 5D Mk IV |
| Lens | EF70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM |
| ISO | 200 |
| Aperture | f/8.0 |
| Shutter | 1/640 |
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis
| _21A2159 | 1537x1025 |
| Image Details | Field Reference Details |
| Camera | Canon EOS 5D Mk IV |
| Lens | EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM |
| ISO | 1000 |
| Aperture | f/13.0 |
| Shutter | 1/800 |
Field Reference Details
| Plumage | Sharp crest, black mask, large orange bill, and long tail. Males are brilliant red. Females are a reddish-brown. |
| Size | 8" - 9" [20 -23 cm] |
| Color | Orange, or pink bill, and long tail. Males are brilliant red. Females are a reddish-brown. |
| Wings | Rounded, Span 9" - 12" [25 - 31 cm] |
| Tail | Notched, Rounded, Square-tipped |
| Habitat | Nesting in open marshes, wetlands, dense brush. |
| Flight Style | Typically fly low to the ground. "Flap-bounding" with short bursts of wing flaps followed by brief pauses with the wings tucked near the body. |
| Behavior | Forages while hopping on ground or in low bushes. |
| Diet | Seeds, insects, berries. Mostly vegetable. Favors sunflower seeds in feeders. |
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis
| _21A2166 | 1537x1025 |
| Image Details | Field Reference Details |
| Camera | Canon EOS 5D Mk IV |
| Lens | EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM |
| ISO | 1000 |
| Aperture | f/13.0 |
| Shutter | 1/800 |
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis
| _21A2170 | 1537x1025 |
| Image Details | Field Reference Details |
| Camera | Canon EOS 5D Mk IV |
| Lens | EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM |
| ISO | 320 |
| Aperture | f/13.0 |
| Shutter | 1/250 |
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis
| _21A2173 | 1537x1025 |
| Image Details | Field Reference Details |
| Camera | Canon EOS 5D Mk IV |
| Lens | EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM |
| ISO | 500 |
| Aperture | f/16.0 |
| Shutter | 1/250 |
Home
Cedar Waxwings and Indigo Bunting
| _21A2064 | 1115x1673 |
| Image Details | Field Reference Details |
| Camera | Canon EOS 5D Mk IV |
| Lens | EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM |
| ISO | 250 |
| Aperture | f/13.0 |
| Shutter | 1/250 |
Cedar Waxwing
| _21A2940C | 2295x1530 |
| Image Details | Field Reference Details |
| Camera | Canon EOS 5D Mk IV |
| Lens | EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM |
| ISO | 3200 |
| Aperture | f/9.0 |
| Shutter | 1/3200 |
| Plumage | Subdued crest, black mask, red tips on the wing feathers like wax droplets. |
| Size | 6 1/2" - 8" [17 -20 cm] |
| Color | Brown, grey, and lemon-yellow |
| Wings | Pointed, Span 8" - 12" [22 - 30 cm] |
| Tail | Short, Rounded, Square-tipped |
| Habitat | Open woodlands, fruiting trees, and orchards. |
| Flight Style | Steady and purposeful, they fly in tight, coordinated flocks. May hover briefly while plucking berries. |
| Behavior | Formation of large flocks and loose clusters of about a dozen nests. Often pass fruit between them until one eats it. Also uses fruit in mating rituals. |
| Diet | Fruit and berries including juniper, dogwood, and wild cherries. Insects such as beetles, caterpillars, and ants. |
Cedar Waxwing
Bombycilla cedrorum
| _21A1623 | 1191x1786 |
| Image Details | Field Reference Details |
| Camera | Canon EOS 5D Mk IV |
| Lens | EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM |
| ISO | 200 |
| Aperture | f/11.0 |
| Shutter | 1/125 |
Cedar Waxwing
Bombycilla cedrorum
| _21A2121 | 1014x1521 |
| Image Details | Field Reference Details |
| Camera | Canon EOS 5D Mk IV |
| Lens | EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM |
| ISO | 250 |
| Aperture | f/13.0 |
| Shutter | 1/320 |
Cedar Waxwing
Bombycilla cedrorum
| _21A2122 | 1014x1521 |
| Image Details | Field Reference Details |
| Camera | Canon EOS 5D Mk IV |
| Lens | EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM |
| ISO | 200 |
| Aperture | f/13.0 |
| Shutter | 1/320 |
Cedar Waxwing
Bombycilla cedrorum
| _21A2128 | 1014x1521 |
| Image Details | Field Reference Details |
| Camera | Canon EOS 5D Mk IV |
| Lens | EF70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM |
| ISO | 320 |
| Aperture | f/13.0 |
| Shutter | 1/320 |
Brown Thrasher
Photo ID: D79A3388
800x1200
Sandhill Cranes
Photo ID: _21A2038
1022x1533
Song Sparrow on Mullien
Melospiza melodia
| _21A1917-2 | 2892x1928 |
| Image Details | Field Reference Details |
| Camera | Canon EOS 5D Mk IV |
| Lens | EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM (2x) |
| ISO | 200 |
| Aperture | f/16.0 |
| Shutter | 1/50 |
| Plumage | Streaked brown with gray face and central dark chest spot. Variation across range. |
| Size | 6" [15 cm] |
| Color | Brown, white, gray |
| Wings | Rounded with dark streaks |
| Tail | Long, rounded |
| Habitat | Fields, brushy edges, marshes, gardens |
| Flight Style | Short, low, fluttering flights |
| Behavior | Sings from prominent perches; scratches on the ground for food |
| Diet | Seeds, insects, spiders, berries |
House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
| _21A2644 | 2892x1928 |
| Image Details | Field Reference Details |
| Camera | Canon EOS 5D Mk IV |
| Lens | EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM (2x) |
| ISO | 400 |
| Aperture | f/5.6 |
| Shutter | 1/400 |
| Plumage | Warm rufous-brown above; paler buffy underparts with faint streaking; faint barring on wings and tail. |
| Size | 4.3–5.1" [11–13 cm] |
| Color | Rufous-brown, buff, grayish tones |
| Wings | Short, rounded with subtle barring |
| Tail | Short, rounded; frequently held cocked upward |
| Habitat | Brushy edges, thickets, shrubby yards, woodland edges, nest boxes and cavities |
| Flight Style | Short, rapid, low flights with quick wingbeats and brief glides |
| Behavior | Active, often creeping in dense cover; frequently perches conspicuously while singing |
| Diet | Primarily insects & spiders; may take small berries/fruit in non-breeding season |
| Voice | Loud, bubbly warbling and rattling trills; sharp "chik/chek" calls |
| Nesting | Uses cavities, nest boxes, and artificial cavities; builds a loose cup of grasses/feathers |
House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
| _21A2645 | 4170x2780 |
| Image Details | Field Reference Details |
| Camera | Canon EOS 5D Mk IV |
| Lens | EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM (2x) |
| ISO | 400 |
| Aperture | f/5.6 |
| Shutter | 1/400 |
| Plumage | Warm rufous-brown above; paler buffy underparts with faint streaking; faint barring on wings and tail. |
| Size | 4.3–5.1" [11–13 cm] |
| Color | Rufous-brown, buff, grayish tones |
| Wings | Short, rounded with subtle barring |
| Tail | Short, rounded; frequently held cocked upward |
| Habitat | Brushy edges, thickets, shrubby yards, woodland edges, nest boxes and cavities |
| Flight Style | Short, rapid, low flights with quick wingbeats and brief glides |
| Behavior | Active, often creeping in dense cover; frequently perches conspicuously while singing |
| Diet | Primarily insects & spiders; may take small berries/fruit in non-breeding season |
| Voice | Loud, bubbly warbling and rattling trills; sharp "chik/chek" calls |
| Nesting | Uses cavities, nest boxes, and artificial cavities; builds a loose cup of grasses/feathers |
House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
| _21A2646 | 4170x2780 |
| Image Details | Field Reference Details |
| Camera | Canon EOS 5D Mk IV |
| Lens | EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM (2x) |
| ISO | 800 |
| Aperture | f/8.0 |
| Shutter | 1/200 |
| Plumage | Warm rufous-brown above; paler buffy underparts with faint streaking; faint barring on wings and tail. |
| Size | 4.3–5.1" [11–13 cm] |
| Color | Rufous-brown, buff, grayish tones |
| Wings | Short, rounded with subtle barring |
| Tail | Short, rounded; frequently held cocked upward |
| Habitat | Brushy edges, thickets, shrubby yards, woodland edges, nest boxes and cavities |
| Flight Style | Short, rapid, low flights with quick wingbeats and brief glides |
| Behavior | Active, often creeping in dense cover; frequently perches conspicuously while singing |
| Diet | Primarily insects & spiders; may take small berries/fruit in non-breeding season |
| Voice | Loud, bubbly warbling and rattling trills; sharp "chik/chek" calls |
| Nesting | Uses cavities, nest boxes, and artificial cavities; builds a loose cup of grasses/feathers |
House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
| _21A2645 | 4674x3116 |
| Image Details | Field Reference Details |
| Camera | Canon EOS 5D Mk IV |
| Lens | EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM (2x) |
| ISO | 200 |
| Aperture | f/8.0 |
| Shutter | 1/200 |
| Plumage | Warm rufous-brown above; paler buffy underparts with faint streaking; faint barring on wings and tail. |
| Size | 4.3–5.1" [11–13 cm] |
| Color | Rufous-brown, buff, grayish tones |
| Wings | Short, rounded with subtle barring |
| Tail | Short, rounded; frequently held cocked upward |
| Habitat | Brushy edges, thickets, shrubby yards, woodland edges, nest boxes and cavities |
| Flight Style | Short, rapid, low flights with quick wingbeats and brief glides |
| Behavior | Active, often creeping in dense cover; frequently perches conspicuously while singing |
| Diet | Primarily insects & spiders; may take small berries/fruit in non-breeding season |
| Voice | Loud, bubbly warbling and rattling trills; sharp "chik/chek" calls |
| Nesting | Uses cavities, nest boxes, and artificial cavities; builds a loose cup of grasses/feathers |
Black-capped Chickadee
Poecile atricapillus
| _21A2651 | 4674x3116 |
| Image Details | Field Reference Details |
| Camera | Canon EOS 5D Mk IV |
| Lens | EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM (2x) |
| ISO | 800 |
| Aperture | f/5.6 |
| Shutter | 1/800 |
| Plumage | Bold black cap and bib with white cheeks; gray back and wings; buffy flanks and underparts. |
| Size | 4.7–5.9" [12–15 cm] |
| Color | Black, white, gray, buff |
| Wings | Short, rounded; subtle pale feather edges visible on close inspection |
| Tail | Medium-length, narrow; often flicked |
| Habitat | Mixed and deciduous woods, parks, suburban yards, feeders |
| Flight Style | Undulating with quick wingbeats and short glides |
| Behavior | Curious and bold; often hangs upside-down on branches; frequently visits feeders |
| Diet | Insects & spiders (breeding season), seeds and berries (winter); caches food |
| Voice | Clear "chick-a-dee-dee-dee" calls; high, two-note "fee-bee" or "hey-sweetie" song (regional variation) |
| Nesting | Nests in tree cavities or nest boxes; may excavate soft wood; uses moss, fur, and feathers for lining |
| Range | Across much of North America — year-round resident in most of its range |
Black-capped Chickadee
Poecile atricapillus
| _21A2652 | 4665x3110 |
| Image Details | Field Reference Details |
| Camera | Canon EOS 5D Mk IV |
| Lens | EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM (2x) |
| ISO | 800 |
| Aperture | f/5.6 |
| Shutter | 1/800 |
| Plumage | Bold black cap and bib with white cheeks; gray back and wings; buffy flanks and underparts. |
| Size | 4.7–5.9" [12–15 cm] |
| Color | Black, white, gray, buff |
| Wings | Short, rounded; subtle pale feather edges visible on close inspection |
| Tail | Medium-length, narrow; often flicked |
| Habitat | Mixed and deciduous woods, parks, suburban yards, feeders |
| Flight Style | Undulating with quick wingbeats and short glides |
| Behavior | Curious and bold; often hangs upside-down on branches; frequently visits feeders |
| Diet | Insects & spiders (breeding season), seeds and berries (winter); caches food |
| Voice | Clear "chick-a-dee-dee-dee" calls; high, two-note "fee-bee" or "hey-sweetie" song (regional variation) |
| Nesting | Nests in tree cavities or nest boxes; may excavate soft wood; uses moss, fur, and feathers for lining |
| Range | Across much of North America — year-round resident in most of its range |
Black-capped Chickadee
Poecile atricapillus
| _21A2653 | 4674x3116 |
| Image Details | Field Reference Details |
| Camera | Canon EOS 5D Mk IV |
| Lens | EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM (2x) |
| ISO | 800 |
| Aperture | f/5.6 |
| Shutter | 1/800 |
| Species | Poecile atricapillus — Black-capped Chickadee |
| Plumage | Bold black cap and bib with white cheeks; gray back and wings; buffy flanks and underparts. |
| Size | 4.7–5.9" [12–15 cm] |
| Color | Black, white, gray, buff |
| Wings | Short, rounded; subtle pale feather edges visible on close inspection |
| Tail | Medium-length, narrow; often flicked |
| Habitat | Mixed and deciduous woods, parks, suburban yards, feeders |
| Flight Style | Undulating with quick wingbeats and short glides |
| Behavior | Curious and bold; often hangs upside-down on branches; frequently visits feeders |
| Diet | Insects & spiders (breeding season), seeds and berries (winter); caches food |
| Voice | Clear "chick-a-dee-dee-dee" calls; high, two-note "fee-bee" or "hey-sweetie" song (regional variation) |
| Nesting | Nests in tree cavities or nest boxes; may excavate soft wood; uses moss, fur, and feathers for lining |
| Range | Across much of North America — year-round resident in most of its range |
Black-capped Chickadee
Poecile atricapillus
| _21A2654 | 4674x3116 |
| Image Details | Field Reference Details |
| Camera | Canon EOS 5D Mk IV |
| Lens | EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM (2x) |
| ISO | 800 |
| Aperture | f/5.6 |
| Shutter | 1/800 |
| Species | Poecile atricapillus — Black-capped Chickadee |
| Plumage | Bold black cap and bib with white cheeks; gray back and wings; buffy flanks and underparts. |
| Size | 4.7–5.9" [12–15 cm] |
| Color | Black, white, gray, buff |
| Wings | Short, rounded; subtle pale feather edges visible on close inspection |
| Tail | Medium-length, narrow; often flicked |
| Habitat | Mixed and deciduous woods, parks, suburban yards, feeders |
| Flight Style | Undulating with quick wingbeats and short glides |
| Behavior | Curious and bold; often hangs upside-down on branches; frequently visits feeders |
| Diet | Insects & spiders (breeding season), seeds and berries (winter); caches food |
| Voice | Clear "chick-a-dee-dee-dee" calls; high, two-note "fee-bee" or "hey-sweetie" song (regional variation) |
| Nesting | Nests in tree cavities or nest boxes; may excavate soft wood; uses moss, fur, and feathers for lining |
| Range | Across much of North America — year-round resident in most of its range |
Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia
| _21A1912 | 2892x1928 |
| Image Details | Field Reference Details |
| Camera | Canon EOS 5D Mk IV |
| Lens | EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM (2x) |
| ISO | 640 |
| Aperture | f/16.0 |
| Shutter | 1/160 |
| Plumage | Streaked brown with gray face and central dark chest spot. Variation across range. |
| Size | 6" [15 cm] |
| Color | Brown, white, gray |
| Wings | Rounded with dark streaks |
| Tail | Long, rounded |
| Habitat | Fields, brushy edges, marshes, gardens |
| Flight Style | Short, low, fluttering flights |
| Behavior | Sings from prominent perches; scratches on the ground for food |
| Diet | Seeds, insects, spiders, berries |
Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia
| _21A1913 | 2892x1928 |
| Image Details | Field Reference Details |
| Camera | Canon EOS 5D Mk IV |
| Lens | EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM (2x) |
| ISO | 500 |
| Aperture | f/16.0 |
| Shutter | 1/125 |
| Plumage | Streaked brown with gray face and central dark chest spot. Variation across range. |
| Size | 6" [15 cm] |
| Color | Brown, white, gray |
| Wings | Rounded with dark streaks |
| Tail | Long, rounded |
| Habitat | Fields, brushy edges, marshes, gardens |
| Flight Style | Short, low, fluttering flights |
| Behavior | Sings from prominent perches; scratches on the ground for food |
| Diet | Seeds, insects, spiders, berries |
Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia
| _21A1943 | 3529x2353 |
| Image Details | Field Reference Details |
| Camera | Canon EOS 5D Mk IV |
| Lens | EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM (2x) |
| ISO | 1250 |
| Aperture | f/13.0 |
| Shutter | 1/200 |
| Plumage | Streaked brown with gray face and central dark chest spot. Variation across range. |
| Size | 6" [15 cm] |
| Color | Brown, white, gray |
| Wings | Rounded with dark streaks |
| Tail | Long, rounded |
| Habitat | Fields, brushy edges, marshes, gardens |
| Flight Style | Short, low, fluttering flights |
| Behavior | Sings from prominent perches; scratches on the ground for food |
| Diet | Seeds, insects, spiders, berries |
Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia
| _21A1963 | 2653x1769 |
| Image Details | Field Reference Details |
| Camera | Canon EOS 5D Mk IV |
| Lens | EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM (2x) |
| ISO | 800 |
| Aperture | f/8.0 |
| Shutter | 1/640 |
| Plumage | Streaked brown with gray face and central dark chest spot. Variation across range. |
| Size | 6" [15 cm] |
| Color | Brown, white, gray |
| Wings | Rounded with dark streaks |
| Tail | Long, rounded |
| Habitat | Fields, brushy edges, marshes, gardens |
| Flight Style | Short, low, fluttering flights |
| Behavior | Sings from prominent perches; scratches on the ground for food |
| Diet | Seeds, insects, spiders, berries |
Field Sparrow
Field Sparrow
Spizella pusilla
| _21A2053 | 2618x1745 |
| Image Details | Field Reference Details |
| Camera | Canon EOS 5D Mk IV |
| Lens | EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM (2x) |
| ISO | 3200 |
| Aperture | f/8.0 |
| Shutter | 1/250 |
| Wings | Brown with lighter edging; no bold wingbars. |
| Body | Overall pale brown to grayish; underparts light and unmarked. |
| Head | Plain gray face with thin white eye ring; small rufous crown; pink bill. |
| Tail | Long and notched, gray-brown with lighter edges. |
| Size | About 5.5 in (14 cm) in length. |
| Behavior | Often seen in brushy fields; distinctive clear whistled song that accelerates like a ping-pong ball. |
| Species | Spizella pusilla |
Field Sparrow
Spizella pusilla
| _21A2055 | 2618x1745 |
| Image Details | Field Reference Details |
| Camera | Canon EOS 5D Mk IV |
| Lens | EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM (2x) |
| ISO | 3200 |
| Aperture | f/8.0 |
| Shutter | 1/250 |
| Wings | Brown with lighter edging; no bold wingbars. |
| Body | Overall pale brown to grayish; underparts light and unmarked. |
| Head | Plain gray face with thin white eye ring; small rufous crown; pink bill. |
| Tail | Long and notched, gray-brown with lighter edges. |
| Size | About 5.5 in (14 cm) in length. |
| Behavior | Often seen in brushy fields; distinctive clear whistled song that accelerates like a ping-pong ball. |
| Species | Spizella pusilla |
Field Sparrow
Spizella pusilla
| _21A2056 | 2280x1520 |
| Image Details | Field Reference Details |
| Camera | Canon EOS 5D Mk IV |
| Lens | EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM (2x) |
| ISO | 400 |
| Aperture | f/10.0 |
| Shutter | 1/250 |
| Wings | Brown with lighter edging; no bold wingbars. |
| Body | Overall pale brown to grayish; underparts light and unmarked. |
| Head | Plain gray face with thin white eye ring; small rufous crown; pink bill. |
| Tail | Long and notched, gray-brown with lighter edges. |
| Size | About 5.5 in (14 cm) in length. |
| Behavior | Often seen in brushy fields; distinctive clear whistled song that accelerates like a ping-pong ball. |
| Species | Spizella pusilla |
Field Sparrow
Spizella pusilla
| _21A2940B | 2295x1530 |
| Image Details | Field Reference Details |
| Camera | Canon EOS 5D Mk IV |
| Lens | EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM (2x) |
| ISO | 3200 |
| Aperture | f/9.0 |
| Shutter | 1/3200 |
| Wings | Brown with lighter edging; no bold wingbars. |
| Body | Overall pale brown to grayish; underparts light and unmarked. |
| Head | Plain gray face with thin white eye ring; small rufous crown; pink bill. |
| Tail | Long and notched, gray-brown with lighter edges. |
| Size | About 5.5 in (14 cm) in length. |
| Behavior | Often seen in brushy fields; distinctive clear whistled song that accelerates like a ping-pong ball. |
| Species | Spizella pusilla |
Indigo Bunting
Passerina cyanea
| _21A2130 | 1014x1521 |
| Image Details | Field Reference Details |
| Camera | Canon EOS 5D Mk IV |
| Lens | EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM (2x) |
| ISO | 200 |
| Aperture | f/13.0 |
| Shutter | 1/320 |
| Plumage | Breeding males are vibrant blue all over; females and non-breeding males are brown with faint blue highlights. |
| Size | 5.5" [14 cm] |
| Color | Blue (males), brown (females) |
| Wings | Short and rounded with dark markings |
| Tail | Fairly short, slightly notched |
| Habitat | Brushy edges, weedy fields, woodland clearings |
| Flight Style | Short bounding flights, often low and erratic |
| Behavior | Often sings from high perches; territorial during breeding season |
| Diet | Primarily seeds and berries, supplemented with insects in summer |
Indigo Bunting
Passerina cyanea
| _21A1920 | 1801x1201 |
| Image Details | Field Reference Details |
| Camera | Canon EOS 5D Mk IV |
| Lens | EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM (2x) |
| ISO | 1600 |
| Aperture | f/13.0 |
| Shutter | 1/320 |
| Plumage | Breeding males are vibrant blue all over; females and non-breeding males are brown with faint blue highlights. |
| Size | 5.5" [14 cm] |
| Color | Blue (males), brown (females) |
| Wings | Short and rounded with dark markings |
| Tail | Fairly short, slightly notched |
| Habitat | Brushy edges, weedy fields, woodland clearings |
| Flight Style | Short bounding flights, often low and erratic |
| Behavior | Often sings from high perches; territorial during breeding season |
| Diet | Primarily seeds and berries, supplemented with insects in summer |
Indigo Bunting
Passerina cyanea
| _21A2430 | 533x800 |
| Image Details | Field Reference Details |
| Camera | Canon EOS 5D Mk IV |
| Lens | EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM (2x) |
| ISO | 800 |
| Aperture | f/5.6 |
| Shutter | 1/1600 |
| Plumage | Breeding males are vibrant blue all over; females and non-breeding males are brown with faint blue highlights. |
| Size | 5.5" [14 cm] |
| Color | Blue (males), brown (females) |
| Wings | Short and rounded with dark markings |
| Tail | Fairly short, slightly notched |
| Habitat | Brushy edges, weedy fields, woodland clearings |
| Flight Style | Short bounding flights, often low and erratic |
| Behavior | Often sings from high perches; territorial during breeding season |
| Diet | Primarily seeds and berries, supplemented with insects in summer |
Sedge Wren
Photo ID: _21A2013
5043x3362
Photo ID: _21A2015
5043x3362
Photo ID: _21A2016
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Red-winged Blackbird
Photo ID: _21A1864
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Red-winged Blackbird
Photo ID: _21A2028
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