I am indebted to Smitha for her note that gave me that little extra push to get outside with camera once again.
This time though, I got out of auto and experimented with my aperture settings ... something I should have done ages ago. But, I think I have it figured out and will now work manually whenever possible!
Our wetland is a haven for wildlife of all sorts. This old dead tree truck has many cavities made by woodpeckers which are still used regularly by various birds.