I was quite surprised to see this Eastern Meadowlark in Central Ohio in January. Luckily it turned and faced me showing that beautiful breast color. It looks like I just colored the bird but it was located on an area that had been burned taking away any ground color. I have taken about a year off because of family issues. Hope 2024 is a better year which allows me to get back into photography. Also I just got a new Nikon z8 to play with.
Great shot. Welcome back. Sounds like a lot of people are starting the new year with new gear, myself included. I got a Nikon D850, so am learning all about it.
happy new year, Bill!