F/8.0, 1/250, ISO 250.
Mourning Dove
Why did the picture go to jail?
Because it was framed.
Interesting Fact: Perhaps one reason why Mourning Doves survive in the desert: they can drink brackish spring water (up to almost half the salinity of sea water) without becoming dehydrated the way humans would. ( https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Mourning_Dove )
F/13.0, 1/400, ISO 500.
Black Scoter
Why did the belt go to jail?
Because it held up a pair of pants!
Interesting Fact: The Black Scoter is among the most vocal of waterfowl. Groups of Black Scoters often can be located by the constant mellow, plaintive whistling sound of the males. ( https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Black_Scoter )
F/6.3, 1/160, ISO 320.
Pileated Woodpecker
Why did the belt go to jail?
Because it held up a pair of pants!
Interesting Fact: The Pileated Woodpecker digs characteristically rectangular holes in trees to find ants. These excavations can be so broad and deep that they can cause small trees to break in half. ( https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Pileated_Woodpecker/lifehistory )
Through Open Lens 