Daily Archives: May 9, 2024

Biggest Week in American Birding! Oriole vs spider

Baltimore Oriole: Magee Marsh Boardwalk, Oak Harbor, Ohio, May 2024 — The spider, or at least its egg sack, did not stand a chance in the long run against the Oriole, but the sticky thread put up a good fight. OM System OM-1Mkii with M.Zuiko 100-400IS zoom at 800mm equivalent. Program mode with my custom bird modifications. Processed in Photomator.

Biggest Week in American Birding! That Song!

Prothonotary Warbler: Magee Marsh Boardwalk, Oak Harbor, Ohio, May 2024 — This bird was partially obscured by foreground foliage, a real issue this year a Magee with the foliage out way more than usual, but its song, or at least its singing posture, is still worth celebrating. OM System OM-1Mkii with M.Zuiko 100-400IS zoom at 800mm equivalent. Program mode with my custom bird modifications. Processed in Photomator.