Boreal Chickadees from the bog

[Jim Almquist]

I have never seen a Boreal Chickadee so it was very cool to some some great shots on such a perfect day. I have way to many to post and don't want to leave any out but here are the one's that I like the best. A big thanks to Jonny and Jay for all there work maintaining these feed stations and for stfcatfish for all the pointers.

[JayinMN]

Wow, good job. I like the second to the last the best because of the eye contact. The brown buttery background sure compliments these guys.

[MARINERMAGNUM]

Sweet job on a rare bird!

[Dbl]

Nice work on these. Great backgrounds, sharp birds!

[Jim Almquist]

I forgot to add that when all the shooters left the feed station for the day it was only me shooting and a gentleman from Indiana in his car and right away the Boreals showed up after a 1 1/2 hour wait with none around. The guy said it was his first sighting of a Boreal in 30 years and was very happy and made his trip. Later on 2 Birders from Green Bay showed up and they were lucky enough to see 2 Boreals at the station at once. It seemed like they fed longer and gave a lot more opportunities for shots once the crowds were gone. There is still some good light if one waits till the sun gets by the big tree.

[JayinMN]

Jim, I have noticed too that they feed a lot heavier during the last couple hours of light. Thats when they start coming in a couple at a time and feeding heavily. They want to fill up before they go to roost.

[Steve Foss]

Great job, Jim. I figured you'd have a lot of luck once everyone headed south.