Bird Watching: My Birds, Part II, 1 by Methodical

Methodical wrote:
Hello everyone and thanks for taking the time to stop by and view my images.

It's been a minute, but I just can't get back as often as I'd like to update the thread, but then again, I think it's best to not over saturate things.

Well, I ventured to a new birding spot this Sunday; Battle Creek Cyprus Swamp Sanctuary. It is one of the northernmost sites of naturally occurring bald cypress trees in North America, and the only large stand of the trees on the western shore of Maryland. It has an elevated boardwalk (1/4 mile) that loops around the swampy area and through the Cypruss trees. I get there and the gate is closed to my surprise. The sign said the hours were 1-5pm on Sunday. I knew the hours, but I thought it was for the nature center; most places generally open the gates even though the nature center is closed. Well we know those hours are not good hours for us bird photographers. Determined to explore this new site, I parked just off to the side of the gate. I walked into the park and spotted the Gray Catbird, but it would not oblige me with any shots, so I continued on. I got near the boardwalk and realized I forgot something, so I had to walk back to the truck, but on the way back, the Catbird decides to let me get a few shots. So first up is the Gray Catbird. Oh and on the way back to the park there were about 5 deer that obliged me with some shots, so me forgetting something actually paid off. How about that. Plus, I had to entire swamp to myself, unbelievable.

Btw, I hope you'll don't mind my little story. I just sometimes thing a story is good to lead up to the photos; kinda put a perspective on things.

This message was edited May 2, 2011 3:43 PM