May Bird-A-Day Challenge 2021

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It is time for the May Bird-A-Day Challenge, a challenge hosted by the Backyard Bird and Wildlife Lovers Facebook Group. The goal is to spot a different species each day of the month. Once a species has been used, it cannot be used again, and the species for that day cannot be changed once it is finalized.

I always document my choice with a photo (may not be a good photo, but good enough to positively ID). These are my picks for 2021.

May 7th Bird of the Day: Warbling Vireo

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/640 sec | Aperture: f/6.3 | ISO: 320 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: May 7, 2021, 8:33 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2021 Vonda Zwick

May 6th Bird of the Day: Gray Catbird

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/320 sec | Aperture: f/6.3 | ISO: 1000 | Focal Length: 324mm | Shot Date: May 6, 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

May 5th Bird of the Day: Yellow Warbler

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/640 sec | Aperture: f/6.3 | ISO: 250 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: May 5, 2021, 9:19 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2021 Vonda Zwick

May 4th Bird of the Day: Northern Waterthrush

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/640 sec | Aperture: f/6.3 | ISO: 1000 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: May 4, 2021, 9:28 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2021 Vonda Zwick

May 3rd Bird of the Day: Lincoln's Sparrow

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1600 sec | Aperture: f/7.1 | ISO: 5000 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: May 3, 2021, 8:46 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2021 Vonda Zwick

May 2nd Bird of the Day: Prothonotary Warbler

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/500 sec | Aperture: f/6.3 | ISO: 500 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: May 2, 2021, 10:08 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2021 Vonda Zwick

May 1st Bird of the Day: Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/500 sec | Aperture: f/8 | ISO: 1250 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: May 1, 2021, 9:19 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2021 Vonda Zwick