May Bird-A-Day Challenge 2021

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 31st Bird of the Day: Killdeer

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/500 sec | Aperture: f/9 | ISO: 1250 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: May 31, 2021, 9:11 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2021 Vonda Zwick

May 30th Bird of the Day: Virginia Rail

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/200 sec | Aperture: f/6.3 | ISO: 100 | Focal Length: 157mm | Shot Date: May 30, 2021, 9:22 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2021 Vonda Zwick

May 29th Bird of the Day: Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/2500 sec | Aperture: f/6.3 | ISO: 3200 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: May 29, 2021, 11 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2021 Vonda Zwick

May 28th Bird of the Day: Song Sparrow

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/640 sec | Aperture: f/8 | ISO: 1000 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: May 28, 2021, 10:31 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2021 Vonda Zwick

May 27th Bird of the Day: Spotted Sandpiper

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/500 sec | Aperture: f/6.3 | ISO: 1000 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: May 27, 2021, 8:37 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2021 Vonda Zwick

May 26th Bird of the Day: Red-tailed Hawk

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/2500 sec | Aperture: f/7.1 | ISO: 320 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: May 26, 2021, 9:51 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2021 Vonda Zwick

May 25th Bird of the Day: Eastern Wood-Pewee

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/800 sec | Aperture: f/6.3 | ISO: 100 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: May 25, 2021, 9:45 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2021 Vonda Zwick

May 24th Bird of the Day: Chimney Swift

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1600 sec | Aperture: f/7.1 | ISO: 125 | Focal Length: 435mm | Shot Date: May 24, 2021, 9:49 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2021 Vonda Zwick

May 23rd Bird of the Day: Barn Swallow

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/500 sec | Aperture: f/6.3 | ISO: 500 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: May 23, 2021, 11:29 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2021 Vonda Zwick

May 22nd Bird of the Day: Northern Flicker

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1000 sec | Aperture: f/6.3 | ISO: 100 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: May 22, 2021, 9:55 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2021 Vonda Zwick

May 21st Bird of the Day: Blackpoll Warbler

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/500 sec | Aperture: f/6.3 | ISO: 400 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: May 21, 2021, 9:36 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2021 Vonda Zwick

May 20th Species of the Day: Red-eyed Vireo

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/500 sec | Aperture: f/8 | ISO: 1000 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: May 20, 2021, 10:04 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2021 Vonda Zwick