On This Day

April 20

Series of images taken on this day (Month Day) in history.

Song Sparrow: Singing in a Crabtree

Shot Date: April 20, 2024, 10:13 a.m. Species: Song Sparrow

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1600 sec | Aperture: f/7.1 | ISO: 1600 | Focal Length: 500mm | Shot Date: April 20, 2024, 10:13 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS R7 | Lens: RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
©2024 Vonda Zwick

Song Sparrow: Singing in a Crabtree

Shot Date: April 20, 2024, 10:13 a.m. Species: Song Sparrow

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1600 sec | Aperture: f/7.1 | ISO: 1600 | Focal Length: 500mm | Shot Date: April 20, 2024, 10:13 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS R7 | Lens: RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
©2024 Vonda Zwick

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker: At Ruth Macintyre Conservation Area

Shot Date: April 20, 2024, 10 a.m. Species: Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1600 sec | Aperture: f/8 | ISO: 640 | Focal Length: 500mm | Shot Date: April 20, 2024, 10 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS R7 | Lens: RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
©2024 Vonda Zwick

Jacob's Ladder: Blooming in the front garden

Shot Date: April 20, 2023, 11:30 a.m. Species: Jacob's Ladder

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1000 sec | Aperture: f/10 | ISO: 2000 | Focal Length: 100mm | Shot Date: April 20, 2023, 11:30 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: EF100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
©2023 Vonda Zwick

Jacob's Ladder: Blooming in the front garden

Shot Date: April 20, 2023, 11:29 a.m. Species: Jacob's Ladder

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1000 sec | Aperture: f/10 | ISO: 2000 | Focal Length: 100mm | Shot Date: April 20, 2023, 11:29 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: EF100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
©2023 Vonda Zwick

Muskrat: Eating vegetation near the creek

Shot Date: April 20, 2023, 11:11 a.m. Species: Muskrat

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1000 sec | Aperture: f/10 | ISO: 2500 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: April 20, 2023, 11:11 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2023 Vonda Zwick

Pied-billed Grebe: In the pond

Shot Date: April 20, 2023, 10:39 a.m. Species: Pied-billed Grebe

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1000 sec | Aperture: f/10 | ISO: 400 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: April 20, 2023, 10:39 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2023 Vonda Zwick

Red-tailed Hawk: In flight

Shot Date: April 20, 2023, 10:27 a.m. Species: Red-tailed Hawk

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1000 sec | Aperture: f/10 | ISO: 320 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: April 20, 2023, 10:27 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2023 Vonda Zwick

Great Blue Heron: Catching a fish

Shot Date: April 20, 2023, 10:26 a.m. Species: Great Blue Heron

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1000 sec | Aperture: f/10 | ISO: 500 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: April 20, 2023, 10:26 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2023 Vonda Zwick

Hooded Merganser: In the pond

Shot Date: April 20, 2023, 10:24 a.m. Species: Hooded Merganser

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1000 sec | Aperture: f/10 | ISO: 640 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: April 20, 2023, 10:24 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2023 Vonda Zwick

Hooded Merganser: In the pond

Shot Date: April 20, 2023, 10:23 a.m. Species: Hooded Merganser

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1000 sec | Aperture: f/10 | ISO: 800 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: April 20, 2023, 10:23 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2023 Vonda Zwick

Hooded Merganser: In the pond

Shot Date: April 20, 2023, 10:22 a.m. Species: Hooded Merganser

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1000 sec | Aperture: f/10 | ISO: 1600 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: April 20, 2023, 10:22 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2023 Vonda Zwick

Hooded Merganser: Coming in for a pond landing

Shot Date: April 20, 2023, 10:21 a.m. Species: Hooded Merganser

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1000 sec | Aperture: f/10 | ISO: 1000 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: April 20, 2023, 10:21 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2023 Vonda Zwick

American Coot: In the pond

Shot Date: April 20, 2023, 10:14 a.m. Species: American Coot

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1000 sec | Aperture: f/8 | ISO: 1000 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: April 20, 2023, 10:14 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2023 Vonda Zwick

Great Egret: Flying over a Wood Duck

Shot Date: April 20, 2023, 10:13 a.m. Species: Great Egret, Wood Duck

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1000 sec | Aperture: f/8 | ISO: 640 | Focal Length: 388mm | Shot Date: April 20, 2023, 10:13 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2023 Vonda Zwick

Wood Duck: In the pond

Shot Date: April 20, 2023, 10:12 a.m. Species: Wood Duck

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1000 sec | Aperture: f/8 | ISO: 1000 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: April 20, 2023, 10:12 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2023 Vonda Zwick

American Coot: In the pond

Shot Date: April 20, 2023, 10:11 a.m. Species: American Coot

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1000 sec | Aperture: f/8 | ISO: 1000 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: April 20, 2023, 10:11 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2023 Vonda Zwick

Blue-winged Teals: Swimming in the pond

Shot Date: April 20, 2023, 10:11 a.m. Species: Blue-winged Teal

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1000 sec | Aperture: f/8 | ISO: 400 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: April 20, 2023, 10:11 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2023 Vonda Zwick

Great Blue Heron: At the pond

Shot Date: April 20, 2023, 10:10 a.m. Species: Great Blue Heron

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1000 sec | Aperture: f/8 | ISO: 500 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: April 20, 2023, 10:10 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2023 Vonda Zwick

American Robin: On a nest

Shot Date: April 20, 2023, 9:43 a.m. Species: American Robin

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/500 sec | Aperture: f/6.3 | ISO: 200 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: April 20, 2023, 9:43 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2023 Vonda Zwick

Savannah Sparrow: Foraging near the baseball diamond

Shot Date: April 20, 2023, 9:24 a.m. Species: Savannah Sparrow

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/800 sec | Aperture: f/8 | ISO: 1250 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: April 20, 2023, 9:24 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2023 Vonda Zwick

Savannah Sparrow: Foraging near the baseball diamond

Shot Date: April 20, 2023, 9:24 a.m. Species: Savannah Sparrow

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/800 sec | Aperture: f/8 | ISO: 1250 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: April 20, 2023, 9:24 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2023 Vonda Zwick

Coyote: At the creek

Shot Date: April 20, 2023, 9:20 a.m. Species: Coyote

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1000 sec | Aperture: f/6.3 | ISO: 2000 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: April 20, 2023, 9:20 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2023 Vonda Zwick

Chipping Sparrow: At the backyard birdfeeders

Shot Date: April 20, 2022, 12:22 p.m. Species: Chipping Sparrow

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/500 sec | Aperture: f/6.3 | ISO: 500 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: April 20, 2022, 12:22 p.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2022 Vonda Zwick

Chipping Sparrow: In the backyard gardens

Shot Date: April 20, 2022, 12:21 p.m. Species: Chipping Sparrow

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/500 sec | Aperture: f/7.1 | ISO: 1600 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: April 20, 2022, 12:21 p.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2022 Vonda Zwick

Chipping Sparrow: In the backyard gardens

Shot Date: April 20, 2022, 12:21 p.m. Species: Chipping Sparrow

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/500 sec | Aperture: f/6.3 | ISO: 1600 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: April 20, 2022, 12:21 p.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2022 Vonda Zwick

Common Grackle: At the conservation area

Shot Date: April 20, 2022, 9:48 a.m. Species: Common Grackle

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/2000 sec | Aperture: f/7.1 | ISO: 6400 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: April 20, 2022, 9:48 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2022 Vonda Zwick

Dark-eyed Junco: At the pond

Shot Date: April 20, 2022, 9:44 a.m. Species: Dark-eyed Junco

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/2000 sec | Aperture: f/6.3 | ISO: 12800 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: April 20, 2022, 9:44 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2022 Vonda Zwick

Ruddy Duck: At the pond

Shot Date: April 20, 2022, 9:38 a.m. Species: Ruddy Duck

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1600 sec | Aperture: f/6.3 | ISO: 1250 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: April 20, 2022, 9:38 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2022 Vonda Zwick

Ruddy Duck: At the pond

Shot Date: April 20, 2022, 9:38 a.m. Species: Ruddy Duck

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1600 sec | Aperture: f/7.1 | ISO: 1250 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: April 20, 2022, 9:38 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2022 Vonda Zwick

Yellow-rumped Warbler: At the pond

Shot Date: April 20, 2022, 9:31 a.m. Species: Yellow-rumped Warbler

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/2000 sec | Aperture: f/6.3 | ISO: 4000 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: April 20, 2022, 9:31 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2022 Vonda Zwick

Yellow-rumped Warbler: At the pond

Shot Date: April 20, 2022, 9:28 a.m. Species: Yellow-rumped Warbler

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/2000 sec | Aperture: f/7.1 | ISO: 4000 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: April 20, 2022, 9:28 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2022 Vonda Zwick

Nesting Common Grackle: At the conservation area

Shot Date: April 20, 2022, 9 a.m. Species: Common Grackle

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/2000 sec | Aperture: f/6.3 | ISO: 8000 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: April 20, 2022, 9 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2022 Vonda Zwick

Spicebush: Male flower with small pollinator

Shot Date: April 20, 2020, noon Species: Spicebush

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/160 sec | Aperture: f/11 | ISO: 500 | Focal Length: 100mm | Shot Date: April 20, 2020, noon | Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T7i | Lens: EF100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
©2020 Vonda Zwick

Eastern Phoebe: On the observation deck at the pond

Shot Date: April 20, 2020, 9:53 a.m. Species: Eastern Phoebe

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/640 sec | Aperture: f/8 | ISO: 400 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: April 20, 2020, 9:53 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2020 Vonda Zwick

Ruby-crowned Kinglet: In the thickets near the pond

Shot Date: April 20, 2020, 9:38 a.m. Species: Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/320 sec | Aperture: f/8 | ISO: 800 | Focal Length: 361mm | Shot Date: April 20, 2020, 9:38 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2020 Vonda Zwick

Ruby-crowned Kinglet: In the thickets by the pond

Shot Date: April 20, 2020, 9:38 a.m. Species: Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/320 sec | Aperture: f/8 | ISO: 800 | Focal Length: 293mm | Shot Date: April 20, 2020, 9:38 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2020 Vonda Zwick

Golden-crowned Kinglet: In the thickets near the pond

Shot Date: April 20, 2020, 9:25 a.m. Species: Golden-crowned Kinglet

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/500 sec | Aperture: f/6.3 | ISO: 640 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: April 20, 2020, 9:25 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2020 Vonda Zwick

Golden-crowned Kinglet: In the thickets near the pond

Shot Date: April 20, 2020, 9:24 a.m. Species: Golden-crowned Kinglet

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/500 sec | Aperture: f/7.1 | ISO: 200 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: April 20, 2020, 9:24 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2020 Vonda Zwick

Serviceberry: In bloom

Shot Date: April 20, 2019, 7:15 p.m. Species: Serviceberry

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/125 sec | Aperture: f/7.1 | ISO: 160 | Focal Length: 100mm | Shot Date: April 20, 2019, 7:15 p.m. | Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T7i | Lens: EF100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
©2019 Vonda Zwick