A Robin In Our Cherry Tree This Morning
A sure sign of spring even though the weather report today includes talk of a "wind chill."
The wind is just howling out there today, but the sun is bright and the cherry blossoms are getting close to their peak.
This lovely Robin perched in our Cherry tree for a while this morning and I had time to grab the long lens and take a shot! The branches and the blossoms were blowing around a lot so I used a fast shutter speed to freeze the action. I know it looks calm here but it really isn't! You can click on the photo for a closer view. This is my second photo for the #animalphotography contest by @juliank. Thanks for taking a look!
Nikon D750, 600mm, 1/2000 second, f/6.3, ISO 400
I haven't spied one yet, but I sure hear them singing pre dawn.!!
I love your blossom tree and I can tell the birds do as well. Beautiful soft background.
Thank you! The hummingbird nest is in this tree and it's comical to watch them drive away the larger birds... like this robin. There was a hummingbird diving in and out of the field of view here, but I didn't get a shot.
They remind me of small dogs.....who think they are big and usually attack big dogs....hehe....animal behavior is great.
The little birds attack the big ones, it's amazing to see! I'm just looking at pics from today, including a seagull which was attacking a bald eagle!
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Beautiful just beautiful!
What a lovely photo @keithboone!
Waiting to see first Robin up here soon :-)
Won't be long! Thanks a lot, I'm glad you like this :)
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Keith this is spectacular as usual!
Thanks very much Renee!
I'm envious in Ottawa!
If you're in Ottawa, you would be.... I'm kidding, I love Ottawa :) Still have a little winter left do you?
Yes, our Tulip Festival is in the first week of May. Most of the snow is gone but we were getting a few snowflakes today.
Spectacular shot! The epitome of springtime!
Thank you, Melinda! This is the first time I caught one in a cherry tree! I sit in a chair on the patio with a coffee and wait for the birds. It's better than working... :)
Hello little birdie :) They're both beautiful!
Thank you, Erika! This one looks happy I think! :)
Always top notch shots ! Glad you ended up here on Steemit and that you have acclimated well.
Thank you, Steve, I do like Steemit a lot!