When I walk about nature places in Siouxland I always keep an eye out for birds. I find it challenging to be able to photograph these little guys/gals. Quick and small and generally pausing only momentarily, I’ve learned it takes considerable skill to get a photograph. And many times I am feeling more lucky than good at taking a photo. Some are nice images of the birds, some are just decent and then some I am really happy with that I was able to make an image. And it doesn’t matter the species, although it is nice when it’s a bird I don’t photograph often. But if the little one gives me attitude and makes for a delightful photo, I am happy.
Last year’s winter was warmer than what seemed normal with little to no snow. This year the weather is considerably colder with more snow and now ice storms mixed with snow. Some winter days I like sitting in one spot to photograph small song birds, but so far this winter the weather with its minus 30-40 degree temperatures has made me wary of frostbite just being outside too long.
But spring will eventually come and hopefully warmer temperatures, even in the high 20’s or 30’s with little wind would be pleasant enough to sit outside for a bit to capture these little guys in a different season and scenario. Plus the practice wouldn’t hurt.
Belinda, Thank you. Kind of you to stop by. A couple years ago I saw a couple “local” geese in a tree. Never gave it much thought previously that waterfowl would roost above the ground, but guess it makes sense when looking to avoid some predators. Here’s to warmer days ahead to continue enjoying our feathered friends.
I live in the Siouxland area that encompasses a wide swatch of land in northwest Iowa, northeastern Nebraska and southeastern South Dakota. The people that inhabit this area are generous folk and your basic honest, Midwestern people you like to have as neighbors. I explore the area and share observations, mostly photographic, sometimes through video, and and short text. All images and video are copyrighted material of the author.
Jerry Mennenga, Sioux City, Iowa
jerrylmennenga@yahoo.com
lostinsiouxland 
Wonderful series! I’ve only seen a solitary wood duck once in a tree. You hit the jackpot 😊
Belinda, Thank you. Kind of you to stop by. A couple years ago I saw a couple “local” geese in a tree. Never gave it much thought previously that waterfowl would roost above the ground, but guess it makes sense when looking to avoid some predators. Here’s to warmer days ahead to continue enjoying our feathered friends.
Here’s to fine weather and lots of photo opportunities 😊