The credit for that one goes to an awesome photographer/best friend with some sweet gear that he let me use. Shout out to Nick Stroot! You can look him up on eBird.
Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel :D
Just curious, where? The Rockies I assume.
Your photography is incredible, much better that mine. Keep it up!! You're amazing.
Just imagine- some random person... finding a BOREAL CHICKADEE 😳
And not even knowing what it is! I wonder how many mega rarities have been passed off by people as "little brown birds"
LeConte's are such toughies to get to pop up out of the dense grass too. My birder/photographer best friend and I were thrilled when this little man came up to investigate us!
And came closer.
And closer.
And CLOSER!!
It eventually came within minimum focusing distance (9 ft.)!! :th