Not much went as planned. A huge thunderstorm rolled in and disrupted the shipping schedule. So no ships in the night to photograph. We needed groceries, a prescription and baked goods, so off in the rain to do errands. Back just in time to pack up and move north to position us for our trip to the Voyageurs National Park. There were also some fires in the area and one caused us to detour a bit so the 90 minute drive took over 2 hours plus gas and a rest stop lunch. When we arrived at Vermillion Lake State Park and got set up we took a 2 mile trail along the lake. The view was very limited by the smoke from the fire, however, at a narrow point of land I shot some small songbirds. Tomorrow is a big day, so off tonight to try and get sleep that was so interrupted the last night. Almost a whole “bird week” in a single post. What luck for the vast audience.
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Black & White Warbler
The judges awarded an astonishing 9.7 for this upside down head peck with twist in the Feathered Olympics.
A Black-capped Chickadee just hanging out
Any ideas on this split eye ringed song bird?