I haven’t been able to leave on any trips this year, I’ve still managed to improve some of my bird images.  Here are just a few.

Most of these birds are fairly common in our area, if you know where to look.  Most can be found within an easy morning drive.  A few good  sources of information, are available, to help find specific bird species around Ottawa.

They are Larry Neily’s website                              

 http://www.neilyworld.com/neilyworld/birdguide.htm

and the OFNC website 

http://www.ofnc.ca/birding/wheretogo/index.html

I really love my new Nikon D3s and when coupled with the Nikon 300 f4, it makes for some super images.   All the images below were taken with this combination.

Birds:     Black Tern, Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher, Catbird, Common Grackle and Mute Swan’s with young.