F/5.6, 1/3200, ISO 1000. d700
Common Terns
Did you hear the rumor about butter?
Everyone’s spreading it.
Interesting Fact: Common Terns nest in colonies on the ground in areas with loose sand, gravel, shell, or cobble pebbles typically less than 350 feet from the water. They tend to choose areas with scattered, low-growing vegetation to provide cover for chicks. ( https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Common_Tern/lifehistory )
F/10.0, 1/400, ISO 400.
Chickens
What did the chicken say when it got to the library?
Book book book book book book book…
Interesting Fact: People have been raising chickens for more than 7,000 years. Chickens were first domesticated in Indian and China. You might think of chickens as farm animals, but even people in cities can raise a few chickens in the backyard. Chicken coops don’t take up much room. ( http://easyscienceforkids.com/all-about-chickens/ )
F/5.6, 1/200, ISO 100.
HORSE
Which state has the smallest drinks?
Mini-soda.
Interesting Fact: Horses are prey animals with a strong fight-or-flight response. Their first reaction to a threat is to startle and usually flee, although they will stand their ground and defend themselves when flight is impossible or if their young are threatened.[88] They also tend to be curious; when startled, they will often hesitate an instant to ascertain the cause of their fright, and may not always flee from something that they perceive as non-threatening. Most light horse riding breeds were developed for speed, agility, alertness and endurance; natural qualities that extend from their wild ancestors. However, through selective breeding, some breeds of horses are quite docile, particularly certain draft horses. ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horse )
F/8.0, 1/250, ISO 400.
Northern Mockingbird vs American Robin
Why should you keep away from dermatologists?
They make rash decisions.
Interesting Fact: Mockingbirds are also territorial around other bird species as well as dogs and cats. The flight style of mockingbirds is variable but typically leisurely, with showy wingbeats. Sometimes Northern Mockingbirds simply drop quickly from a perch with their wings folded. ( https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Mockingbird/lifehistory# )
F/6.3, 1/160, ISO 100.
Canada Goose and Goslings
What did the baby corn say to the mama corn?
Where’s POP corn?
Interesting Fact: During spring, pairs break out from flocks and begin defending territories. Spacing of these pairs is variable and depends on availability of nest sites and population density; where population is large, even after a great many fights birds may end up nesting in view of one another, and some populations are semi-colonial. ( https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Canada_Goose/lifehistory )
F/6.3, 1/200, ISO 320.
Eastern Gray Squirrel
Why don’t squirrels wear skinny jeans?
Because their nuts won’t fit.
Interesting Fact: Eastern gray squirrels have an excellent sense of smell, which they use to help locate food that they’ve hidden away. They can also pick up information about their fellow squirrels by smelling them. ( http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/eastern-gray-squirrel )
F/10.0, 1/400, ISO 250.
Snowy Egret
When is a door sweet and tasty?
When its jammed!
Interesting Fact: The male starts working on a nest before finding a mate. Then the female takes over and ends up doing most of the nest building, with materials supplied by the male. The nest is a shallow oval of loosely woven twigs, small sticks, grasses, sedges, rushes, and Spanish moss, about 14–18 inches across and 8–13 inches high. ( https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Snowy_Egret/lifehistory )
F/8.0, 1/125, ISO 100.
Peregrine Falcon
Why did Mickey Mouse go to space?
To visit Pluto.
Interesting Fact: The Peregrine Falcon is one of the most widespread birds in the world. It is found on all continents except Antarctica, and on many oceanic islands. ( https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Peregrine_Falcon/lifehistory )
F/5.6,1/160, ISO 100.
Double-crested Cormorant
What is the difference between the government and the Mafia?
One of them is organized.
Interesting Fact: Double-crested cormorants are gregarious birds that are almost always near water. Their main two activities are fishing and resting, with more than half their day spent on the latter. When at rest, a cormorant will choose an exposed spot on a bare branch or a windblown rock, and often spread its wings out, which is thought to be a means of drying their feathers after fishing. ( https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Double-crested_Cormorant/lifehistory )
F/7.1, 1/200, ISO 200.
Black Scoter Duck
Want to hear a construction joke?
Oh never mind, I’m still working on that one.
Interesting Fact: The lined nest is built on the ground close to the sea, lakes or rivers, in woodland or tundra. 5–7 eggs are laid. Each eggs weighs from 60–74 g (2.1–2.6 oz), or 8% of the females body weight. The incubation period may range from 27 to 31 days. Females brood their young extensively for about 3 weeks, after which the still flightless young must fend for themselves. ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_scoter )
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