On This Day

Spotted Towhee: At Crabtree Nature Center

Shot Date: April 24, 2025, 8:41 a.m. Species: Spotted Towhee

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1600 sec | Aperture: f/10 | ISO: 2500 | Focal Length: 700mm | Shot Date: April 24, 2025, 8:41 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS R7 | Lens: RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM + EXTENDER RF1.4x
©2025 Vonda Zwick

Great Blue Heron Nest: Seen from Ruth Macintyre Conservation Area

Shot Date: April 24, 2024, 9:49 a.m. Species: Great Blue Heron

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1000 sec | Aperture: f/8 | ISO: 640 | Focal Length: 500mm | Shot Date: April 24, 2024, 9:49 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS R7 | Lens: RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
©2024 Vonda Zwick

American Goldfinch: In the Common Elderberry

Shot Date: April 24, 2023, 3:52 p.m. Species: American Goldfinch, Common Elderberry

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/800 sec | Aperture: f/7.1 | ISO: 320 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: April 24, 2023, 3:52 p.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2023 Vonda Zwick

Mourning Doves: At the conservation area

Shot Date: April 24, 2023, 10:15 a.m. Species: Mourning Dove

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/800 sec | Aperture: f/14 | ISO: 1000 | Focal Length: 546mm | Shot Date: April 24, 2023, 10:15 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2023 Vonda Zwick

Ruby-crowned Kinglet: Near the pond

Shot Date: April 24, 2023, 9:56 a.m. Species: Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1000 sec | Aperture: f/8 | ISO: 800 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: April 24, 2023, 9:56 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2023 Vonda Zwick

Three Great Blue Herons: In a grassy field by the pond

Shot Date: April 24, 2023, 9:50 a.m. Species: Great Blue Heron

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/800 sec | Aperture: f/18 | ISO: 2500 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: April 24, 2023, 9:50 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2023 Vonda Zwick

Hermit Thrush: Foraging on the ground

Shot Date: April 24, 2023, 9:13 a.m. Species: Hermit Thrush

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1000 sec | Aperture: f/8 | ISO: 3200 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: April 24, 2023, 9:13 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2023 Vonda Zwick

White-throated Sparrow: Foraging on the ground

Shot Date: April 24, 2023, 9:03 a.m. Species: White-throated Sparrow

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1000 sec | Aperture: f/8 | ISO: 3200 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: April 24, 2023, 9:03 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2023 Vonda Zwick

Swamp Sparrow: Foraging through the leaves

Shot Date: April 24, 2023, 8:57 a.m. Species: Swamp Sparrow

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/800 sec | Aperture: f/6.3 | ISO: 640 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: April 24, 2023, 8:57 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2023 Vonda Zwick

Common Grackle: In the rain

Shot Date: April 24, 2022, 8:15 a.m. Species: Common Grackle

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/500 sec | Aperture: f/6.3 | ISO: 5000 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: April 24, 2022, 8:15 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2022 Vonda Zwick

Barn Swallow: At the pond

Shot Date: April 24, 2022, 8:11 a.m. Species: Barn Swallow

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/500 sec | Aperture: f/6.3 | ISO: 1600 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: April 24, 2022, 8:11 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2022 Vonda Zwick

Eastern Phoebe: At the pond

Shot Date: April 24, 2022, 8:09 a.m. Species: Eastern Phoebe

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/640 sec | Aperture: f/6.3 | ISO: 2000 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: April 24, 2022, 8:09 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2022 Vonda Zwick

Palm Warbler: At the pond

Shot Date: April 24, 2022, 8:06 a.m. Species: Palm Warbler

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/500 sec | Aperture: f/6.3 | ISO: 4000 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: April 24, 2022, 8:06 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2022 Vonda Zwick

Palm Warbler: At the pond

Shot Date: April 24, 2022, 8:06 a.m. Species: Palm Warbler

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/640 sec | Aperture: f/6.3 | ISO: 5000 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: April 24, 2022, 8:06 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2022 Vonda Zwick

Ruddy Ducks: At the conservation area

Shot Date: April 24, 2022, 7:55 a.m. Species: Ruddy Duck

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/640 sec | Aperture: f/11 | ISO: 5000 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: April 24, 2022, 7:55 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2022 Vonda Zwick

Double-crested Cormorants: Note the tufted crest on the lower bird

Shot Date: April 24, 2022, 7:32 a.m. Species: Double-crested Cormorant

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/500 sec | Aperture: f/6.3 | ISO: 800 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: April 24, 2022, 7:32 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2022 Vonda Zwick

Northern Waterthrush: At a mud puddle at the conservation area

Shot Date: April 24, 2022, 7:24 a.m. Species: Northern Waterthrush

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/640 sec | Aperture: f/6.3 | ISO: 8000 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: April 24, 2022, 7:24 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2022 Vonda Zwick

Common Grackle: At the conservation area

Shot Date: April 24, 2021, 10:19 a.m. Species: Common Grackle

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/500 sec | Aperture: f/8 | ISO: 2000 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: April 24, 2021, 10:19 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2021 Vonda Zwick

Canada Geese: At the pond

Shot Date: April 24, 2021, 9:33 a.m. Species: Canada Goose

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/640 sec | Aperture: f/8 | ISO: 1000 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: April 24, 2021, 9:33 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2021 Vonda Zwick

Canada Goose: At the pond

Shot Date: April 24, 2021, 9:32 a.m. Species: Canada Goose

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/640 sec | Aperture: f/8 | ISO: 800 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: April 24, 2021, 9:32 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2021 Vonda Zwick

Blue-winged Teals: At the creek near the pond

Shot Date: April 24, 2021, 9:18 a.m. Species: Blue-winged Teal

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/500 sec | Aperture: f/11 | ISO: 4000 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: April 24, 2021, 9:18 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2021 Vonda Zwick

Blue-winged Teals: At the creek near the pond

Shot Date: April 24, 2021, 9:18 a.m. Species: Blue-winged Teal

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/640 sec | Aperture: f/8 | ISO: 2000 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: April 24, 2021, 9:18 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2021 Vonda Zwick