Yesterday’s image of the Bald Eagle on her nest was taken during a visit to the Long Point Bird Observatory. It is a research station on the shore of Lake Erie, where a remarkable number of migratory birds pass through.
This grumpy Winter Wren had just been netted, weighed, examined and banded. I don’t blame her for being out of sorts! Not to worry though - the banders at the observatory are pros and very gentle. No wrens were harmed in the making of this photograph.
Excellent shot! She does look grumpy. Cute, but grumpy.
I once took one of a bird they'd just pulled from the net as well; I was so happy to see them holding it because I'd walked by a little while before and had seen it in the net, and I was so afraid that it was dead! I forget what kind of bird it was though, and now I want to dig back and see, lol.
That sounds like such an interesting job- you must get to see some great close-ups that way. This wren looks more impatient than grumpy to me- she wants to be on her way to warmer climates! Great shot.
April 18th, 2025
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I once took one of a bird they'd just pulled from the net as well; I was so happy to see them holding it because I'd walked by a little while before and had seen it in the net, and I was so afraid that it was dead! I forget what kind of bird it was though, and now I want to dig back and see, lol.
Edited to Add: it was a hermit thrush.