youthful yellowthroats

[squirl033]

The undeveloped park area where I go to look for lazuli buntings is also crawling with common yellowthroats, though most of the time, you only catch glimpses of them in flight across the tops of the grasses. But apparently there's a nest fairly close to a path, and I spotted several young ones there playing tag among the brambles and branches. Because they're immature, they apparently have not yet read the chapter in the Common Yellowthroat's Guide to Proper Behavior that covers taunting photographers, because they were popping out in the open in various places all along the hedgerow. I expect their parents will give them a stern talking-to about their reckless attitude, and soon they'll be just as shy and elusive as the adults... but for now, I enjoyed watching their antics!

 

[PropilotBW]

Those are some really nice shots with nice, muted, naturally saturated colors.

 

[crzyfotopeeple]

I agree. Colours are really nice. Love the first one.

 

[ZombiesniperJr]

Nice shots found one of the adults recently

 

[tirediron]

I might crop #2 a little more tightly, but it's a perfect Currier & Ives image!

 

[baturn]

Very nice!

 

[zombiesniper149 14]

Excellent captures.

 

[goooner]

Very nice!

 

[squirl033]

Those are some really nice shots with nice, muted, naturally saturated colors.

thanks! nice late afternoon light really helps!

I agree. Colours are really nice. Love the first one.

thank you!

Nice shots found one of the adults recently

thanks, Zach... there were plenty of adults around, but much less cooperative! but it's always nice when you get one of the little stinkers...

I might crop #2 a little more tightly, but it's a perfect Currier & Ives image!

thanks, John!

Very nice!

thank you, Brian!

Excellent captures.

thanks, Zombiesniper!

Very nice!

thank you, Goooner!

 

[LarryLomona]

Superb shot.

 

[squirl033]

Superb shot.

thanks, Larry!