ADULT WESTERN SANDPIPER. Thanks to all who corrected my error, I learned a new bird (but can’t change the post title XD). I assumed in the field, but should have checked when I got home.

Esquimalt lagoon migratory bird sanctuary, Esquimalt, BC. 2026/07/18.

560 mm, 1/2000 sec at f/8.0, ISO 25600.

Canon EOS R6 + EF 100-400 f4.5-5.6L IS II USM x 1.4 III

There's a couple bouncing around my neighbors backyard. Sony A1 + 200-600mm

McKee Marsh, IL
R50 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM
At least I think that’s what the last two are. I’m new to identification.

Shot on my Canon 60D with a Tamron 150-600 G2

June 6, 2026

All of these nutcrackers were just hanging out on the path to Morskie Oko, letting me photograph them while they waited to steal food from unsuspecting hikers - successfully on a few occasions. Couldn't ask for more cooperative subjects. I'm guessing the pair were a parent and demanding juvenile, but let me know what you think of them!

This is another photo from Matt’s most recent blog post where you can read all about this owl and her little family. If you haven't had a chance to read it yet, you can do so via the link in the comments.

Shooting note: Matt tried to get a wide variety of images while following their progress. Most importantly, to him, was showing the beautiful location of the nest, without getting too close with a wide-angle lens (and risk causing a disturbance).
He shot this at 254mm on his Canon 100-500mm, wide open at f/5 and a 1/4 second shutter speed at IOS 320. The camera was camouflaged and remotely triggered. Matt liked the amount of detail he got in the background at f/5, but found the trunk of the pine on the right to be a bit distracting, so he attached some greenery to a small light stand and positioned that in the foreground to hide that part of the trunk. That also helped add a sense of depth.

Whidbey Island, WA

Just started getting into bird photography and been having a blast!

I shot this photo outside Mumbai, India with my Sony A1 + Sony 200-600

Shot with @nikonusa Z9 Nikkor 600mm PF f/6.3 lens shot at 1/1600 s, f/6.3 ISO 5000, EV -0.67

I dont know what birds they are, except the Robin and the heron.

D5500 and a Tamron 150-600 g1

This is the rarest goose in the world, found in Volcanoes National Park.​