Standard Fare

[mcary]

A few images from this past month of pretty typical winter subjects (with the exception of the muskrat).

Black-capped Chickadee

White-breasted Nuthatch (x2)

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Muskrat

[MARINERMAGNUM]

1&2 are beautiful portraits Mike. What camera/lens?

[mcary]

MM,

These were all with the Canon 100-400L and the 1D Mark II. The birds were all taken around feeders while visiting family. The muskrat was actually following behind my wife and I while we were snowshoeing. Our path must have made for easier walking .

[finnbay]

All great shots Mike. I think the chickadee is my fave!

[Birdsong]

I love the chickadee also. It may be standard winter fare, but I still find them difficult with the dark eye in the black cap. Yours is very nice.

[JayinMN]

That is the cutest little muskrat if there ever was such a thing. It looks happy and I have never seen that expression on a muskrat before.

[Jim Almquist]

Mike I like them all but that smiling Muskrat brings a smile to my face.

Perfect lighting on the Blackcap Chickadee.

[Dbl]

I'm a big fan of the first shot as well. Always nice to see your work Michael.

[dukhnt]

All very nice, but the muskrat is my fav.

[mcary]

Thank you all for the kind comments. I have really appreciated all of the great work you all have been posting. Things have been pretty busy lately, limiting time to both post images and comment on all the wonderful things you've been doing. I still like to lurk and have enjoyed what I've been seeing.

[HawgMan]

Nice Job!!

[ShawnZ]

The chickadee image is excellent, natural setting, over the shoulder look (always good imo) and a sweet bg. The star of this series has to be the muskrat, what a facial expression!,

and a great look at the front feet/claws that I have rarely seen.

Nice work sir.

[Steve Foss]

Nice work, Mike. I like the pose and expression of that first nuthatch the best. Very cool!

[bassNspear]

great job. Love them all!