On the Smithfield Plantation (land reserved as a nature conservancy in Litchfield, ME), there is swampy bog where this blackbird always appears during the summer season to get his picture taken.
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Bog trees in summer
My favorite stand of dead trees doesn’t look much different in summer as compared to the winter.
Nuthatch meal time
After waiting twenty minutes for some action on the far bog, this white-breasted nuthatch showed up. After checking out this old, dead tree, he found some food as I prayed for him to get out of the shadows.
Early lily pads
The lily pads at the Smithfield Plantation bog are just starting to blossom.
Bog visitor
Another local inhabitant cruises the bog for food. This is probably a savannah sparrow but I am still researching. His distinctive belly color pattern should help me narrow it down.
Blackbird in the bog
I had a very productive weekend. We ended up capturing a pleasing variety of birds. Here we found a red-wing blackbird at the Smithfield Plantation bog. Every year they endlessly survey this swampland for food.
Robin at the top
This robin first appeared at least a 100 yards away. I was able to take his picture with reasonable quality before moving closer. Once I was there, the two previous postings of a blue jay and cardinal was made possible.
A cardinal drops by
From yesterday’s visit to the upper bog, the second of our colorful bird visits.
Bluejay perch
Our visit to the upper bog today allowed us to catch images of a bluejay, robin, and cardinal.
Evening snack on the old birch tree
A downy woodpecker spends most evenings pecking away at old trees near our house.
