I wish my pictures could have captured the best of the drama, but I just wasn't quick enough. I was actually distracted at the time because I was busy geocaching. I had to keep switching apps on the phone and I wasn't fast enough. Let me explain better.
This bird kept hovering right above my head and squawking at me. Whenever I would get the camera ready the bird would fly to the side and land on a tree nearby. I was a little frustrated by that, but I was even more distracted looking for the cache.
In the end, I came to the realization that the cache I was looking for was maybe very close to this blackbird's nest. So that was the end of my search. I knew when it was time to back down. I didn't want to cause this poor bird any more distress.
There really is a bird in the picture above. You just can't see him. Actually, you can see it if you look very closely. I could have cropped the photo to give you a better look, but I thought it looked better this way. I kind of like this picture.
None of my pictures of this bird today are very good. The bird never came out very well because the phone camera just wasn't up to the task. It's made for more close up pictures. I'll have to start bringing my big camera with me again. I like the feeling of freedom I get with the smaller camera, but the bigger one zooms in at things like birds so much better.
Now that I'm getting out more and taking more pictures I'm finding the need for the better zoom again. I knew it would happen eventually. So now maybe I'll get more animals to share with you. We'll see. Either way, I think I'll have some good stuff. I'll talk to you later.
Those blackbirds are amazing creatures.
ReplyDeleteThe video is great. He was holding on for his life by the look of it. 🙂
A great adventure and fun too. Thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteThey can be real territorial.
ReplyDeleteYes, it does sound like you were near the bird's nest.
ReplyDeleteWow, that bird is getting quite a ride on that tree branch.
ReplyDeleteHello, I enjoy seeing the red-wing blackbirds. They have a neat sound too. Your sky looks very pretty in the photos. Great series! Enjoy your day!
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