On This Day

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher: On a nest

Shot Date: May 23, 2025, 12:33 p.m. Species: Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1000 sec | Aperture: f/10 | ISO: 2500 | Focal Length: 700mm | Shot Date: May 23, 2025, 12:33 p.m. | Camera: Canon EOS R7 | Lens: RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM + EXTENDER RF1.4x
©2025 Vonda Zwick

Mute Swan: On Bulrush Pond

Shot Date: May 23, 2025, 9:26 a.m. Species: Mute Swan

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/2000 sec | Aperture: f/10 | ISO: 640 | Focal Length: 700mm | Shot Date: May 23, 2025, 9:26 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS R7 | Lens: RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM + EXTENDER RF1.4x
©2025 Vonda Zwick

Indigo Bunting: At Crabtree Nature Center

Shot Date: May 23, 2025, 9:20 a.m. Species: Indigo Bunting

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1250 sec | Aperture: f/10 | ISO: 640 | Focal Length: 700mm | Shot Date: May 23, 2025, 9:20 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS R7 | Lens: RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM + EXTENDER RF1.4x
©2025 Vonda Zwick

Indigo Bunting: At Crabtree Nature Center

Shot Date: May 23, 2025, 9:19 a.m. Species: Indigo Bunting

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1250 sec | Aperture: f/10 | ISO: 1250 | Focal Length: 700mm | Shot Date: May 23, 2025, 9:19 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS R7 | Lens: RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM + EXTENDER RF1.4x
©2025 Vonda Zwick

Male Indigo Bunting: At Crabtree Nature Center

Shot Date: May 23, 2025, 9:18 a.m. Species: Indigo Bunting

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1250 sec | Aperture: f/10 | ISO: 1600 | Focal Length: 700mm | Shot Date: May 23, 2025, 9:18 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS R7 | Lens: RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM + EXTENDER RF1.4x
©2025 Vonda Zwick

Female Indigo Bunting: At Crabtree Nature Center

Shot Date: May 23, 2025, 9:17 a.m. Species: Indigo Bunting

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1250 sec | Aperture: f/10 | ISO: 2000 | Focal Length: 700mm | Shot Date: May 23, 2025, 9:17 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS R7 | Lens: RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM + EXTENDER RF1.4x
©2025 Vonda Zwick

House Wren: Bringing twigs to its birdhouse

Shot Date: May 23, 2025, 8:56 a.m. Species: House Wren

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/3200 sec | Aperture: f/10 | ISO: 2000 | Focal Length: 700mm | Shot Date: May 23, 2025, 8:56 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS R7 | Lens: RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM + EXTENDER RF1.4x
©2025 Vonda Zwick

House Wren: Bringing twigs to its bird house

Shot Date: May 23, 2025, 8:52 a.m. Species: House Wren

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1600 sec | Aperture: f/10 | ISO: 500 | Focal Length: 700mm | Shot Date: May 23, 2025, 8:52 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS R7 | Lens: RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM + EXTENDER RF1.4x
©2025 Vonda Zwick

Common Yellowthroat: At Crabtree Nature Center

Shot Date: May 23, 2025, 8:39 a.m. Species: Common Yellowthroat

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/800 sec | Aperture: f/10 | ISO: 2000 | Focal Length: 700mm | Shot Date: May 23, 2025, 8:39 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS R7 | Lens: RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM + EXTENDER RF1.4x
©2025 Vonda Zwick

Brown-headed Cowbird: At Elk Pasture Trail

Shot Date: May 23, 2024, 2:49 p.m. Species: Brown-headed Cowbird

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1600 sec | Aperture: f/7.1 | ISO: 8000 | Focal Length: 500mm | Shot Date: May 23, 2024, 2:49 p.m. | Camera: Canon EOS R7 | Lens: RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
©2024 Vonda Zwick

Barn Swallows: At the pond

Shot Date: May 23, 2023, 9:05 a.m. Species: Barn Swallow

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1000 sec | Aperture: f/18 | ISO: 2500 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: May 23, 2023, 9:05 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2023 Vonda Zwick

Chimney Swift: Flying over the pond

Shot Date: May 23, 2022, 7:56 a.m. Species: Chimney Swift

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/4000 sec | Aperture: f/7.1 | ISO: 800 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: May 23, 2022, 7:56 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2022 Vonda Zwick

Chimney Swift: Flying low over the pond

Shot Date: May 23, 2022, 7:54 a.m. Species: Chimney Swift

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/4000 sec | Aperture: f/7.1 | ISO: 2500 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: May 23, 2022, 7:54 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2022 Vonda Zwick

Common Whitetail: Immature Male

Shot Date: May 23, 2021, 11:32 a.m. Species: Common Whitetail

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1600 sec | Aperture: f/6.3 | ISO: 640 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: May 23, 2021, 11:32 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2021 Vonda Zwick

Barn Swallow: Standing guard over his nesting spot

Shot Date: May 23, 2021, 11:29 a.m. Species: Barn Swallow

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/500 sec | Aperture: f/6.3 | ISO: 500 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: May 23, 2021, 11:29 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2021 Vonda Zwick

Eastern Kingbird: At the pond

Shot Date: May 23, 2021, 11:27 a.m. Species: Eastern Kingbird

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/500 sec | Aperture: f/6.3 | ISO: 200 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: May 23, 2021, 11:27 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2021 Vonda Zwick

Carolina Saddlebags: Cruising over the pond

Shot Date: May 23, 2021, 11:26 a.m. Species: Carolina Saddlebags

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1600 sec | Aperture: f/6.3 | ISO: 2500 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: May 23, 2021, 11:26 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2021 Vonda Zwick

Carolina Saddlebags: Cruising over the pond

Shot Date: May 23, 2021, 11:25 a.m. Species: Carolina Saddlebags

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/640 sec | Aperture: f/6.3 | ISO: 100 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: May 23, 2021, 11:25 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2021 Vonda Zwick

Carolina Saddlebags: Cruising over the pond

Shot Date: May 23, 2021, 11:22 a.m. Species: Carolina Saddlebags

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1600 sec | Aperture: f/7.1 | ISO: 1600 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: May 23, 2021, 11:22 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2021 Vonda Zwick

Carolina Saddlebags: Cruising over the pond

Shot Date: May 23, 2021, 11:21 a.m. Species: Carolina Saddlebags

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1600 sec | Aperture: f/7.1 | ISO: 200 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: May 23, 2021, 11:21 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2021 Vonda Zwick

Carolina Saddlebags: Cruising over the pond

Shot Date: May 23, 2021, 11:21 a.m. Species: Carolina Saddlebags

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1600 sec | Aperture: f/7.1 | ISO: 200 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: May 23, 2021, 11:21 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2021 Vonda Zwick

Great Blue Heron: Catching fish in the pond

Shot Date: May 23, 2021, 11:09 a.m. Species: Great Blue Heron

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/640 sec | Aperture: f/8 | ISO: 500 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: May 23, 2021, 11:09 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2021 Vonda Zwick

Great Blue Heron: Being chastised by a barn swallow for getting too close to its nest

Shot Date: May 23, 2021, 11:05 a.m. Species: Great Blue Heron, Barn Swallow

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/500 sec | Aperture: f/8 | ISO: 1000 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: May 23, 2021, 11:05 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2021 Vonda Zwick

Magnolia Warbler: Migrating through; at the pond

Shot Date: May 23, 2020, 9 a.m. Species: Magnolia Warbler

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: NA | Aperture: NA | ISO: NA | Focal Length: NA | Shot Date: May 23, 2020, 9 a.m. | Camera: NA | Lens: NA
©2020 Vonda Zwick

American Bullfrog: American Bullfrog at the creek's edge

Shot Date: May 23, 2020, 8:48 a.m. Species: American Bullfrog

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/500 sec | Aperture: f/8 | ISO: 1250 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: May 23, 2020, 8:48 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2020 Vonda Zwick

American Bullfrog: American Bullfrog in the creek

Shot Date: May 23, 2020, 8:47 a.m. Species: American Bullfrog

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/640 sec | Aperture: f/8 | ISO: 1000 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: May 23, 2020, 8:47 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2020 Vonda Zwick

Blackpoll Warbler: At the pond

Shot Date: May 23, 2020, 8:39 a.m. Species: Blackpoll Warbler

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/500 sec | Aperture: f/8 | ISO: 160 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: May 23, 2020, 8:39 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2020 Vonda Zwick

Blackpoll Warbler: At the pond

Shot Date: May 23, 2020, 8:39 a.m. Species: Blackpoll Warbler

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/640 sec | Aperture: f/8 | ISO: 200 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: May 23, 2020, 8:39 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2020 Vonda Zwick

American Redstart Male: Putting his tail on display

Shot Date: May 23, 2020, 8:22 a.m. Species: American Redstart

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/500 sec | Aperture: f/8 | ISO: 500 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: May 23, 2020, 8:22 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2020 Vonda Zwick