This wavy day provided excellent opportunity for the Purple Sandpipers to look for teeny invertebrates in the rocky crevices! #birdphotography #birds #birdwatching

Good thing the pumpkin posed long enough for me to shoot the photo! The female Downy was very cooperative as well haha. #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #downywoodpecker #downywoodpeckers #downylovers #pumpkin #pumpkins #pumpkinseason #pumpkineverything #birdphotographer

Yes, Cooper’s Hawks can be scary to have around your feeders, but they have their beauty as well. This particular day, Coop was keeping an eye out for any morning prey. #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #coopershawk #hawkphotography #wildlife #birding #marylandbirds

Believe it or not, this silhouetted little fluffball is a Rufous Hummingbird! A rare winter visitor, they typically are a western species of hummer. #birdphotography #hummingbird #photooftheday #winter #winterphotography #hummingbirdphotos #wildlife #naturephotography #birding

A very noble White-Throated Sparrow on his twisty perch. #birdphotography #photography #wildlifephotography #sparrow #whitethroatedsparrow #sparrowsofinstagram #birding #birdwatching #maryland #naturephotography #winter #snow #snowphotography #snowbird #birds #birding #WINTER

I love how this female Cardinal was positioned on the shepherd’s hook at dusk – her rusty orange feathers really have a certain brilliance. #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #cardinal #birdwatching #backyardbirding #birdwatch #maryland #marylandnature #naturelover #nature

This little Hermit Thrush was so blendy in the brush and undergrowth, but also so cute! #mdbirding #birdlovers #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #thrush #bird #photo #photography #nature #wildlife #Maryland #artist #photographer #birding #art #dailyphoto #PictureOfTheDay

Talk about perches, this young male Ruby-Throated Hummingbird picked a prime one! Everyone liked this spot in the redbud, but he finally got it. I love how the yellow bounces off his feathers in the early evening light. #hummingbird #photo #photography #art #NaturePhotography

Juvenile Pileated Woodpeckers sure are curious! This one in particular was investigating a stump and the adjacent holly bush. His little fluff is too sweet. #pileatedwoodpecker #woodpecker #photograghy #nature #birds #photo #photooftheday #wildlife #outdoor #birding #Maryland

Have you ever seen a Long-Tailed Duck diving? It’s incredible - they look like a manta ray!! #bird #duck #photo #photography #NaturePhotography #nature #wildlife #birds #birding #photooftheday #photographer #Maryland #longtailedduck #outdoors

Got to witness a territorial battle between Great Blue Herons today! One stayed hidden behind a log, while the other sat on the log. Eventually, after waiting long enough to gain the element of surprise, he popped out and they flew off towards the trees! #NaturePhotography #photo

The lighting has been so awesome lately, so enjoy this dramatic shot of a Swamp Sparrow! He was pausing for the utmost dramatic effect. 😄 #photooftheday #photography #bird #photo #birdwatching #sparrow #wildlife #Maryland #birdphotography

If there’s one thing that’s certain, it’s that Juncos are snowbirds! #snow #bird #birdwatching #photo #photographer #photography #nature #NaturePhotography #birds #birding #wildlife #photooftheday

The way this shot ended up being framed by the light, the shore, and the water droplets was quite a surprise! I love how it turned out. #photography #photo #wildlife #birds #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #NaturePhotography #nature #photooftheday

Love the lighting on this mid-afternoon shot! The young male Ruby-Throated Hummingbird was peeking around the corner to make sure no one else was coming in! Throwback to summer. ❤️ #photooftheday #photo #bird #birding #hummingbird #photographer #nature #NaturePhotography

What is this Junco thinking about? I love how his slate-gray feathers play off the dark metal hinge on the gate. #birding #photo #photooftheday #NaturePhotography #nature #animal #birds #bird #junco #sparrow #tuesdayvibe #wildlife #wildlifephotography #maryland #photography

Of all the spots to sit in our garden, this has to be one of the most relaxing. Can you see his one bright red feather on his gorget? #hummingbird #birdphotography #photography #photo #wildlife #nature #photooftheday #NaturePhotography #Wednesdayvibe #wednesdaythought

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The muted earth tones are really what made this photo for me, and this little hummer shows quite nicely in cream colors! Be safe on your migrations, little ones! #birdphotography #NaturePhotography #nature #photooftheday #photo #hummingbird #Autumn #birds #WildlifeWednesday

There are still ways to help birds this fall and winter! If you have birds, then you most likely have window strikes – you may miss them if the bird flies away, but they do not always recover. Help them out using these guidelines! #birds #nature #birdwatching #birdsafe #towson