I took the dogs out to Eagle Creek this morning for some wandering in the rain. I was psyched that there were still plenty of active birds, but not psyched that I could barely get any photos. At the overlook I finally remembered I had downloaded the app "Autostitch" and made a panorama:
It's not perfect but it was only my second time using the app. Pretty cool, I highly recommend it. Also at the overlook were juncos, Chestnut-backed Chickadees, Western Tanagers, Townsend's Warblers, and Black-headed Grosbeaks. But none of those jerks would pose for me so here are some Common Mergansers in the river instead:
Back at Eagle Creek I was hoping for Harlequins but never found any. Did see one American Dipper...
Also along the creek were Steller's Jays and Wilson's Warblers...
I love walking around this area, even in the rain...
Oh, one last thing... One of the trees along the creek had this tag on it:
What's the deal? I tried a quick google search and only came up with places to buy more of these tags... Tell me what you know!
Good times!!
It's not perfect but it was only my second time using the app. Pretty cool, I highly recommend it. Also at the overlook were juncos, Chestnut-backed Chickadees, Western Tanagers, Townsend's Warblers, and Black-headed Grosbeaks. But none of those jerks would pose for me so here are some Common Mergansers in the river instead:
Back at Eagle Creek I was hoping for Harlequins but never found any. Did see one American Dipper...
Also along the creek were Steller's Jays and Wilson's Warblers...
I love walking around this area, even in the rain...
Oh, one last thing... One of the trees along the creek had this tag on it:
What's the deal? I tried a quick google search and only came up with places to buy more of these tags... Tell me what you know!
Good times!!
That "killer tree" is weird. I too googled and it looks like it is just what is used to flag a tree that will be removed. Odd wording though, huh? I like your panoramic!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like it gets used for all kinds of things. It's supposed to be used to mark a dangerous tree -- one that could fall, that has dangerous branches, or would be dangerous to cut down. But, some people say it gets used to mark trails into a forest.
ReplyDeleteI love your panorama shot. The scenery is pretty. Love the cute Wilson's Warbler and Stellar Jay? Happy Birding and have a great Memorial Weekend!
ReplyDeleteYEAH that pano is super...My camera stiches them together, BUT I have to take 3 snaps and kinda sort of line it up it gives me a preview of the end of the 1st shot and you know I havent used it in a while! IN Fact I HAVENT taken many photos since I had to start working full time again,,,,it puts the quaitias on my avaiable time.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot of the Jay also....