Matthew – Page 7 – Matthew's Photography

Eastern Kingbird

These birds are masters of hovering in mid-air, waiting for a tasty insect to come along.

This is the Spined Soldier Bug, but in the nymph stage. A very colorful nymph! It was resting, and perhaps feeding, on my zinnias. Unlike some stink bugs, this species is considered to be beneficial, and when it feeds on plant nectar it is non-damaging to the plant.

Painted Turtle

This painted turtle rose up out of the seed-strewn edge of Bath Pond for some fresh air.

Bronze Copper

First time I’ve photographed or identified this butterfly. Interesting colors, with the underwing slate-gray to almost white with black spots, while the topside is the name-sake “bronze copper” with stronger orange at the edges of the hind wing.

Northern Parula

A nice capture of this handsome bird.

Cygnets

The Trumpeter Swans nesting at Bath Nature Preserve have hatched three cygnets!

Least Flycatcher

Flycatchers are some of the hardest birds to identify because many of them look quite similar. Least Flycatcher is set apart by the white eyering, which is not a common feature with flycatchers.

Warbler Roundup

I added a lot of new “life-bird” warblers during spring migration this year! Here are some high-lights.

Bullfrog Close-Up

I added some reach to my Pentax with a new 1.4x HD Rear Converter. Here are some of the results.

Ruby-Crowned Kinglet

These birds are notoriously difficult to photograph, and this is one of the few I’ve made which is at least “decent” and manages to capture the crown.