#PowerPose #BirdOfTheDay A mature Bald Eagle surveying the ducks in the water below. I missed getting the photo of it taking off trying to get a Bufflehead. It was not successful. 09 Dec. 2025. Yarmouth Maine. U.S. #Birds #OM-1.2 #OM #Olympus #WildlifePhotography

Well our "blizzard" is winding down. We were lucky as we only got 2-3" of snow while folks south and west of us got close to 2 feet! Some bird pictures from today around the feeder. 23 Feb. 2026. Yarmouth Maine. U.S. #Birds #OM-1.2 #OM #Olympus #WildlifePhotography

There is more open water due to the warmer temperatures. On my walk yesterday, I took pictures of a Common Loon, Common Eiders, Bufflehead and female Long-tail duck. 20 Feb. 2026. Yarmouth, ME 04096 #Birds #OM-1.2 #OM #Olympus #WildlifePhotography

On my walk today,I heard a lot of American Crows and a Red-tailed Hawk took off with a Grey Squirrel in its talons. When it flew over the ocean the Crows attack the hawk, and it dropped the squirrel into the ocean. Lots of branches between me & the hawk. Yarmouth ME. #Birds #WildlifePhotography

Some Buffleheads were by the causeway at high tide. Lots of ice and some pockets of open water. In the second picture, you can really tell the differences between the sexes of these ducks. The males are very colorful. 18 Feb. 2026. Yarmouth, ME. U.S. #Birds #OM-1.2 #OM #Olympus #WildlifePhotography

#BirdOfTheDay #PeacefulSolitude A Ring-billed Gull flying by. They always look peaceful and graceful to me when when they are flying. 11 Feb. 2026. Yarmouth, ME 04096 #Birds #OM-1.2 #OM #Olympus #WildlifePhotography

#WinterSurvivors include Surf Scotters, American Black Duck and Mallards! 16 Jan. 2026. Yarmouth Maine. U.S. #Birds #OM-1.2 #OM #Olympus #WildlifePhotography

A single male American Black duck swimming by the causeway this morning. 16 Feb. 2026. Yarmouth, Maine U.S. #Birds #Om-1.2 #OM #Olympus #WildlifePhotography

On my walk today after being out of action for a while, I was lucky to see this Brown Creeper. They are small, brown and very active! I was lucky that it walk by the section of the tree with some moss on it. 14 Feb. 2026. Yarmouth ME, U.S. #Birds #Om-1.MKII #Om #Olympus #WildlifePhotography

On a day with light falling snow, on my walk I saw my first Horned Grebe of the year. In addition, a Carolina Wren almost landed on me, a male House Finch wanted its picture taken and 2 Canada Geese were sitting on the snow. 7 Feb. 2026 Yarmouth ME #Birds #OM-1.2 #OM #Olympus #WildlifePhotography

A female Pileated Woodpecker showed up on the suet feeder on this cold morning. 30 Jan. 2026. Yarmouth ME. U.S. #Birds #OM-1.2 #OM #Olympus #WildlifePhotography

A composite of four images into one image of the Cooper's Hawk on the feeder. My first attempt in Photoshop doing this and not very professional looking but I did learn a lot. Don't ask me how long I worked on it! 19 Jan. 2026. Yarmouth, ME. U.S. #Birds #OM-1.2 #Om #Olympus #WildlifePhotography

During the snow storm that resulted in 2 feet of snow, I found this Carolina Wren in some protection from the snow.. 26 Jan. 2026. Yarmouth, ME. U.S. #Birds #OM-1.2 #OM #Olympus #WildlifePhotography

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #FeedingTime. Hermit Thrush feeding on an earthworm. 15 Oct. 2025. Yarmouth Maine. U.S. #Birds #OM-1.2 #OM #Olympus #WildlifePhotography

A Cooper's Hawk showed up at the bird feeder today. For a while, no smaller birds were around! 19 Jan. 2026. Yarmouth, ME. U.S. #Birds #OM-1.2 #OM #Olympus #WildlifePhotography

Today's #BirdOfTheDay Alt theme is #Paridea. Black-Capped Chickade. 11 Jan. 2026. Yarmouth, ME U.S. #Birds #OM-1.2 #OM #Olympus #WildlifePhotography

After a fresh snow, the birds were active in the yard. It has been an Eastern Bluebird winter and of course the House Finches are around as well. 18 Jan. 2026. Yarmouth, ME. U.S> #Birds #OM-1.2 #OM #Olympus #WildlifePhotography

On a bright sunny day with low winds, a Common Loon was taking it easy. 13 Jan. 2026. Yarmouth ME, U.S. #Birds #Om-1.2 #OM #Olympus #WildlifePhotography

Some yard birds on this dark day. 11 Jan. 2026. Yarmouth Maine. U.S. #Birds #OM-1.2 #OM #Olympus #WildlifePhotography

A juvenile male Common Goldeneye was by the dock around high tide on a clear sunny day. It dove and got a snack. 06 Jan. 2026. Yarmouth ME US. This is a new post correcting my earlier post on the id, not a female but a juvenile male. #Birds for #BirdOfTheDay #FoodFinds #OM-1MK.2 #OM #Olympus

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #speckles&spots so here is a Hermit Thrush from 15 Oct. 2025. Yarmouth, ME U.S. #Birds #OM-1.2 #OM #WildlifePhotography

At the dock, a Red-breasted Merganser was close by. Two others swam closer to the dock, and the single bird swam up to them. They had a "discussion" and one swam away. I assume it was the single bird! 3 Jan 2026. Yarmouth ME U.S. #Birds #OM-1.2 #OM #Olympus #WildlifePhotography

@macrophotography.bsky.social A Herpyllus ecclesiasticus, the Eastern Parson spider, family Gnaphosidae in the basement of my house. 31 Dec. 2025. #MacroPhotography #Om-1.2 #60MM

On my walk yesterday afternoon during a brief snowstorm, I got pictures of a Copper's Hawk sitting and taking off. 01 Jan. 2026. Yarmouth ME. U.S. #Birds #OM-1.2 #OM #Olympus #WildlifePhotography

On the way to the grocery store before the projected ice storm tomorrow, at the end of the driveway, I saw this Turkey Vulture. I ran back to the house, got my camera and got this picture. 28 Dec. 2025. Yarmouth Maine. U.S. #Birds #OM-1MKII #OM #Olympus #WildlifePhotography

With the cold weather (night 4-8 F) and highs only in the low 20's, with the snow/ice, I haven't been able to walk around outside with my camera. I got a picture of a Red-breasted Merganser and a small flock of Long-tail ducks. 26 Dec 2025. Yarmouth ME. #Birds #OM #OM-1MKII #WildlifePhotography

Female Pileated Woodpecker on the suet feeder this morning. They are seldom on the feeder so it was a bit of surprise to see it. 25 Dec. 2025. Yarmouth Maine. U.S. #Birds #Om-1MKII #OM #Olympus #WildlifePhotography

I spent most of yesterday moving snow around, but did take some pictures of birds in the snow. Happy Holidays to everyone. Yarmouth Maine. U.S. Pictures taken 24 Dec. 2025 #Birds #OM-1MKII #OM #Olympus #WildlifePhotography

On this bright sunny cold morning walk, I got a picture of a male Pileated Woodpecker and a young male White-tail Deer. The woodpecker was on an old dead pine tree. 16 Dec. 2025. Yarmouth, Maine U.S> #Birds #WildlifePhotograhy #OM-1MKII #OM #Olympus

The Fox Sparrow (front) is still around and of course a Song Sparrow is around as they are around year-round and a very common bird in the yard. 14 Dec. 2025. Yarmouth Maine. U.S. #Birds #OM-1MKII #OM #Olympus #WildlifePhotography

After the snow quit, I was able to get out and get this picture of a Carolina Wren. I have had one or two in yard for the last 3 Winters. I seldom see one during the Summer. 14 Dec. 2025. Yarmouth Maine. U.S. #Birds #OM-1MarkII #OM #Olympus #WildlifePhotography

A Fox Sparrow is still in the yard. They migrate through this area. This one has been around for 3 days now with snow on the ground. It is one of my favorite sparrows & I hope it stays around a bit longer. Picture taken 06 Dec. 2025. Yarmouth ME #Birds #OM-1MKII #OM #Olympus #WildlifePhotography

It was a "woodpecker" walk after the snow. A female and male Pileated Woodpecker and a male Downy Woodpecker. 06 Dec. 2025. Yarmouth, Maine. U.S. #Birds #OM-1MKII #OM #Olympus #WildlifePhotography

On a cold Saturday morning with light snow from the comfort of my warm house, a picture of a Carolina Wren in the mealworm feeder and a Fox Sparrow under the feeder. Both pictures taken through a window. 06 Dec. 2025. Yarmouth, ME. U.S. #Birds #OM-1MKII #OM #Olympus #WildlifePhotography

An American Robin enjoying some berries from the wild rose plant and sitting in the sun on a cold afternoon. 03 Dec. 2025. Yamouth, Maine. U.S. #OM-1MKII #OM #Olympus #Birds #WildlifePhotography

In snow, Cardinal, House Finch, Eastern Bluebird and Red-winged Blackbird with some Starlings. Birds not in picture included Chickadee, Tufted Titmouse, Carolina Wren, Dark-eyed Junco, White-throated Sparrow, American Goldfinch, Mourning Dove, Red-bellied Woodpecker and Downy Woodpecker. #Birds

Since today #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BerriesandBeaks here is a young Cedar Waxwing with a winter berry. Yarmoth, ME 27 Sep. 2025 #Birds #OM-1MKII #OM #Olympus #WildlifePhotography

Yesterday (26 Nov. 2025), this male Pileated Woodpecker was working on this tree and chips were flying! As usual, some branches were between me and the bird. #Birds #OM-1MKII #OM #Olympus #WildlifePhotography #Photography

Two Raccoons were on the edge of a tidal pool as the tide was going out yesterday. They appeared to be looking for mollusks. As you can tell, there was a lot of mud! 21 Nov. 2025. Yarmouth ME. U.S. #WildlifePhotography #OM-1MKII #OM #Olympus #Photography

Lots of Nuthatches in the area this year. Here are two photos of a White-breasted Nuthatch on a River Birch tree. 23 Nov. 2025. Yarmouth, ME U.S. #Birds #OM-1MKII #OM #Olympus #WildlifePhotography

Not many birds on my walk yesterday, but I did take these pictures. Id in captions. 20 Nov. 2025. Yarmouth, ME 04096. #Birds #OM-1MKII #OM #Olympus

On my walk this cold, windy morning, I saw lots of American Robins and Dark-eyed Juncos. This Robin was right by the road and stay still long enough for a photo. I see many more American Robins in the Fall/Winter than I do in the warmer months. 1 Nov. 2025. Yarmouth, ME U.S. #Birds #OM-1MKII #OM

A short video from 14 Nov. 2025, Yarmouth Maine U.S. of part of my bird feeder. Lots of activity with American Goldfinches being very active. #Birds #OM-1MKII #OM #Olympus

A Chipping Sparrow. They are very common in the summer here but only a few are here in the winter months. 15 Nov. 2025. Yarmouth Maine, U.S. #Birds #OM-1MKII #Olympus #OM #Wildlifephotography

A Golden-crowned Kinglet in the yard today. The kinglet was nice enough to bow down and show off its entire crown! 14 Nov. 2025. Yarmouth, Maine U.S> #Birds #OM-1MKII #Om #Olympus #WildlifePhotography

Today I got pictures of a Dark-eyed Junco, Red-breasted Mergansers, a Common Loon by the dock and a Red Squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus). Here in Maine and New Hampshire we have the subspecies gymnicus, smaller and darker than the other subspecies in N.A. #Birds #OM-1MKII #OM #Wildlifephotography

For #TalonTuesday a Cooper's Hawk was in the yard today. Of course, it was behind a lot of branches, and the light was not good. Many times, the birds will not pose for a good picture! 11 Nov. 2025. Yarmouth Maine, U.S. #Birds #OM-1MKII #OM #Olympus #Photography #WildlifePhotography

One of my #least photographed #birds is the Ovenbird. This photo is the only one I have and it was with my cell phone as I went to the garage and saw it on the ground. I hear it a lot in spring but haven't got a picture of one with a better camera. May 05 2019. Yarmouth ME #Birdoftheday

An Eastern Bluebird flying from a rose bush. #Birds #OM-1MKII #OM #Olympus #Photography

For the #closeup challenge of #BirdOfTheDay here is one of a young American Wild Turkey #birds #photography #OM-1MKII #OM #Olympus