Winter in the Arrowhead, (Avian and otherwise).

[ShawnZ]

Here are some images from the Minnesota Arrowhead, enjoy

All images made with a SonyA300, Sigma50/500.

Comments and critiques welcome.

Regards,

Shawn Zierman.

Bald Eagle, North Shore.

Northern Hawk Owl, Sax-Zim Bog.

Black Capped Chickadee, Sax-Zim Bog.

Morning in Duluth.

Black Capped Chickadee, Sax-Zim Bog.

Common Golden Eye, Canal Park, Duluth. (Noisy I know, needs some NR

American Black Duck, Canal Park, Duluth.

Foggy, Duluth, MN.

Downy Woodpecker, Sax-Zim Bog. (I am a big fan of indirect eye contact

White Breasted Nuthatch, Sax-Zim Bog.

[ShawnZ]

And a few more...

Iceland Gull, Canal Park, Duluth, Minnesota. (Correct me if I'm wrong on id)

Glaucous Gull, Canal Park, Duluth, Minnesota.

Bald Eagle, Sax-Zim Bog, Minnesota.

Northern Hawk Owl, Sax-Zim Bog, Minnesota.

Rough Legged Hawk, Sax-Zim Bog, Minnesota.

Cedar Waxwing, Duluth, Minnesota.

Black Backed Woodpecker, Sax-Zim Bog, Minnesota.

[ShawnZ]

And lastly...

Black Backed Woodpecker, Sax-Zim Bog, Minnesota.

Red Breasted Nuthatch, Sax-Zim Bog, Minnesota.

Rough Legged Hawk, Sax-Zim Bog, Minnesota.

[finnbay]

Wonderful series, Shawn! I think the downy is my fave. Almost a surreal background to it along with a unique pose.

[gonefishing70]

Very nice pic's my favorite is the foggy pic.

[Jim Almquist]

What a great series Shawn !

Really like the pose and location of the first NHO

The Black-back is a very nice capture along with the Rough-Legged

[Todd Caswell]

Very nice, Eagle on top of the snow covered pine fro me

[Steve Foss]

All sweet images, Shawn!

[captainshane]

Wow, great pics! I am going to guess you like that lens.....

[Dbl]

Really great work Shawn!

[Hwood]

Thanks for sharing, I enjoyed.

[reinhard1]

great pictures. thanks good luck.

[Deitz Dittrich]

Thanks a ton for sharing.. too many awesome ones to choose from.. but if you twisted my arm.. The fog one and the bald eagle on top the tree and the owl with the moon in the background are my faves..

[Canon Guy]

Spectacular!

[harvey lee]

I really enjoyed viewing your images. I love eagles and I do like your's.

[mixxedbagg]

I absolutely love seeing a soaring Rough-legged Hawk. Love those wrist patches. That's hands-down my favorite capture of this thread.

[JayinMN]

Nice job Shawn, they are all great!

[MN Shutterbug]

Nice clean backgrounds on these. That in itself is an accomplishment.

[Spearing Machine]

Excellent work, Shawn! That first Eagle shot really pulls me in! The clear blue sky makes for some great contrast with the bird.

[Wayne Ek]

Great captures Shawn.

[Swimmer]

Thanks for sharing the great shots.