For the birds....

Use what talents you possess: the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang the best.

~Henry Van Dyke

I decided it was time to give this blog thing a try. It is hard to know where to begin though. As a recent college graduate I am now working as a bird surveyor doing bird point count surveys on grassland and wetland sites. I am finding this work rewarding and fun! Especially as I add new photos of birds to my ever growing collection! Photography is continuing to be an interest and birds are my most favorite subject. It's not easy though...birds are busy creatures and tend to not sit still for very long! I am learning tricks and constantly surprising myself with lucky shots and perfect timing! This photo is of a recently fledged barn swallow that was taking a rest from flying. My guess is that this young bird had not been flying for very long! See the downy feathers!