Author Archives: Laura Meyers

Eastern Phoebe with Insect

Eastern Phoebe with Insect

Eastern Phoebe with Insect

Eastern Phoebe with Insect

The picture of this Eastern Phoebe with Insect was taken at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in Queens, New York.The picture of this Eastern Phoebe with Insect was photographed with the Canon 5D Mark III Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II with the 2X extender.
To hear the song of the Eastern Phoebe, click on the arrow below.

Green-winged Teal

Green-winged Teal

Green-winged Teal

A very small, brightly patterned duck, the Green-winged Teal prefers shallow ponds with lots of emergent vegetation.The picture of this Green-winged Teal was taken at Big John’s Pond in the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in Queens, New York.
To hear the sounds of the male Green-winged Teal, click on the arrow below.

Wood Duck Male and Female

Wood Duck Male and Female

Wood Duck Male and Female

Wood Duck Male and Female

The picture of the Wood Duck Male and Female in the snow was taken in the Bronx, New York. The picture of the Wood Duck Male and Female was photographed with the Canon 5D Mark III Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II with the 2X extender.
To hear the song of the Wood Duck, click on the arrow below.

Herring Gull Immature in Flight

Herring Gull Immature in Flight

Herring Gull Immature in Flight

Herring Gull Immature in Flight

The picture of this Herring Gull Immature in Flight with a clam shell in its beak was taken at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in Queens, New York. The picture of this Herring Gull Immature in Flight was photographed with the Canon 5D Mark III Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II with the 2X extender.
To hear the song of the Herring Gull, click on the arrow below.

Canada Goose Close-up

Canada Goose Close-up

Canada Goose Close-up

Canada Goose Close-up

The picture of this Canada Goose Close-up was taken at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. The picture of this Canada Goose Close-up was photographed with the Canon 5D Mark III Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II with the 2X extender.
To hear the song of the Canada Goose, click on the arrow below.

Red-winged Blackbird Singing

Red-winged Blackbird

Red-winged Blackbird

Red-winged Blackbird Singing

The picture of this Red-winged Blackbird Singing was photographed at the New York Botanical Garden with the Canon 5D Mark III Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II with the 2X extender.
To hear the song of the Red-winged Blackbird Singing, click on the arrow below.

Ring-billed Gull Portrait

Ring-billed Gull Portrait

Ring-billed Gull Portrait

Ring-billed Gull Portrait

The picture of this Ring-billed Gull Portrait in the snow was taken at the Piermont Pier in Rockland County, New York. The picture of this Ring-billed Gull Portrait was photographed with the Canon 5D Mark III Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II with the 2X extender.
To hear the song of the Ring-billed Gull Portrait, click on the arrow below.

Mourning Dove

Mourning Dove

Mourning Dove

Mourning Dove

The picture of this Mourning Dove was taken at the nature center at Croton Point Park in Westchester, New York. The picture of this Mourning Dove was photographed with the Canon 5D Mark III Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II with the 2X extender.

To hear the song of the, click on the arrow below.

Downy Woodpecker in Winter

Downy Woodpecker

Downy Woodpecker

Downy Woodpecker

The picture of this Downy Woodpecker was taken at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx, New York. The picture of this Downy Woodpecker was photographed with the Canon 5D Mark III Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II with the 2X extender.

To hear the song of the Downy Woodpecker, click on the arrow below.

Song Sparrow in Snow

Song Sparrow in Snow

Song Sparrow in Snow

Song Sparrow in Snow

The picture of this Song Sparrow in Snow was taken at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx, New York. The picture of this Song Sparrow in Snow was photographed with the Canon 5D Mark III Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II with the 2X extender.
To hear the song of the Song Sparrow, click on the arrow below.
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Dark-eyed Junco in Snow

Dark-eyed Junco in Snow

Dark-eyed Junco in Snow

Dark-eyed Junco in Snow

The picture of this Dark-eyed Junco in Snow was taken at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx, New York. The picture of this Dark-eyed Junco in Snow was photographed with the Canon 5D Mark III Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II with the 2X extender.
To hear the song of the Dark-eyed Junco, click on the arrow below.

Northern Cardinal Close-up

Northern Cardinal Male Close-up

Northern Cardinal Male Close-up

Northern Cardinal Close-up

The picture of this Northern Cardinal Close-up was taken at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx, New York. The picture of this Northern Cardinal Close-up was photographed with the Canon 5D Mark III Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II with the 2X extender.

To hear the song of the Northern Cardinal, click on the arrow below.

Blue Jay in Snow

Blue Jay in Snow

Blue Jay in Snow

Blue Jay in Snow

The picture of this Blue Jay in Snow was taken at the New York Botanical Garden. The picture of this Blue Jay in Snow was photographed with the Canon 5D Mark III Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II with the 2X extender. One of the favorite things is to take pictures of birds in the snow.

To hear the song of the Blue Jay, click on the arrow below.

Snowy Owl

Snowy Owl

Snowy Owl

Snowy Owl

The picture of this pretty Snowy Owl was taken at Jones Beach State Park on Long Island, New York. The picture of this Snowy Owl was photographed with the Canon 5D Mark III Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II with the 2X extender.

To hear the sounds of the Snowy Owl, click on the arrow below.

Common Loon Nonbreeding Adult

Common Loon

Common Loon

Common Loon Nonbreeding Adult

The picture of this Common Loon Nonbreeding Adult was taken at the Barnegat Lighthouse State Park in New Jeresey. The picture of this Common Loon Nonbreeding Adult was photographed with the Canon 5D Mark III Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II with the 2X extender.

Common Loons have a beautiful haunting call during the breeding season which is not present during winter migration.To hear the song of the Common Loon, click on the arrow below.