Sharpshinned Hawk

Sharpshinned Hawk
Originally uploaded by Rexfree_99

I think this is the right id, but am willing to be corrected.

Elusive Quail

Elusive Quail
Originally uploaded by Rexfree_99

First Day of spring, first capture of a Quail...now to figure out what kind it is. I have to take a chair over there and stash it in some bushes so I can sit and wait. I think it will be great as the weather warms up, I can go over very early in the am, and catch them out on the bank of the pond which seems to be their favorite place.

Pair of Woodducks

Pair of Woodducks
Originally uploaded by Rexfree_99

Oh JOY! I finally captured the wood ducks. So exciting. I walked the perimeter on the Copsey Creek side, and scared up several groups of woodducks and I am sure these were part of those groups...to get these, I was way up by my pond and spotted them down by the boat launch...since I was so far away, they didn't spot me or hear me.

I have more photos to post of first over there...a coot, and a buttercup! But they will have to wait until tomorrow.