On This Day

Rock Pigeon: Under the birdfeeders

Shot Date: May 20, 2025, 2:11 p.m. Species: Rock Pigeon

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/500 sec | Aperture: f/8 | ISO: 2500 | Focal Length: 420mm | Shot Date: May 20, 2025, 2:11 p.m. | Camera: Canon EOS R7 | Lens: RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM + EXTENDER RF1.4x
©2025 Vonda Zwick

Great Egret: At the pond

Shot Date: May 20, 2024, 10:53 a.m. Species: Great Egret

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1000 sec | Aperture: f/7.1 | ISO: 250 | Focal Length: 500mm | Shot Date: May 20, 2024, 10:53 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS R7 | Lens: RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
©2024 Vonda Zwick

Olive-sided Flycatcher: At the conservation area

Shot Date: May 20, 2023, 9:22 a.m. Species: Olive-sided Flycatcher

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1250 sec | Aperture: f/6.3 | ISO: 200 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: May 20, 2023, 9:22 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2023 Vonda Zwick

Black-crowned Night-Heron: Flying over the pond

Shot Date: May 20, 2022, 8:49 a.m. Species: Black-crowned Night Heron

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/640 sec | Aperture: f/6.3 | ISO: 500 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: May 20, 2022, 8:49 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2022 Vonda Zwick

Eastern Wood-Pewee: Viewed from the backyard gardens

Shot Date: May 20, 2021, 4:43 p.m. Species: Eastern Wood-Pewee

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/500 sec | Aperture: f/6.3 | ISO: 1250 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: May 20, 2021, 4:43 p.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2021 Vonda Zwick

Savannah Sparrow: At the conservation area

Shot Date: May 20, 2021, 10:29 a.m. Species: Savannah Sparrow

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/640 sec | Aperture: f/8 | ISO: 800 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: May 20, 2021, 10:29 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2021 Vonda Zwick

Red-eyed Vireo: At the conservation area

Shot Date: May 20, 2021, 10:05 a.m. Species: Red-eyed Vireo

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/500 sec | Aperture: f/8 | ISO: 3200 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: May 20, 2021, 10:05 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2021 Vonda Zwick

Red-eyed Vireo: At the conservation area

Shot Date: May 20, 2021, 10:05 a.m. Species: Red-eyed Vireo

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/500 sec | Aperture: f/8 | ISO: 3200 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: May 20, 2021, 10:05 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2021 Vonda Zwick

Red-eyed Vireo: Eating a caterpillar

Shot Date: May 20, 2021, 10:05 a.m. Species: Red-eyed Vireo

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/500 sec | Aperture: f/8 | ISO: 3200 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: May 20, 2021, 10:05 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2021 Vonda Zwick

Red-eyed Vireo: At the conservation area

Shot Date: May 20, 2021, 10:04 a.m. Species: Red-eyed Vireo

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/500 sec | Aperture: f/8 | ISO: 1000 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: May 20, 2021, 10:04 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2021 Vonda Zwick

Red-eyed Vireo: At the conservation area

Shot Date: May 20, 2021, 10:04 a.m. Species: Red-eyed Vireo

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/500 sec | Aperture: f/8 | ISO: 1000 | Focal Length: 484mm | Shot Date: May 20, 2021, 10:04 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2021 Vonda Zwick

Wood Duck Pair: At the pond

Shot Date: May 20, 2021, 9:50 a.m. Species: Wood Duck

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/640 sec | Aperture: f/8 | ISO: 800 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: May 20, 2021, 9:50 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2021 Vonda Zwick

Wood Duck: At the pond

Shot Date: May 20, 2021, 9:49 a.m. Species: Wood Duck

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/640 sec | Aperture: f/6.3 | ISO: 500 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: May 20, 2021, 9:49 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2021 Vonda Zwick

Eastern Wood-Pewee: At the conservation area

Shot Date: May 20, 2021, 9:26 a.m. Species: Eastern Wood-Pewee

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/500 sec | Aperture: f/6.3 | ISO: 640 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: May 20, 2021, 9:26 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2021 Vonda Zwick

Eastern Wood-Pewee: At the conservation area

Shot Date: May 20, 2021, 9:25 a.m. Species: Eastern Wood-Pewee

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/500 sec | Aperture: f/6.3 | ISO: 800 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: May 20, 2021, 9:25 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2021 Vonda Zwick

American Bullfrog: At the creek

Shot Date: May 20, 2021, 9:05 a.m. Species: American Bullfrog

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/640 sec | Aperture: f/7.1 | ISO: 3200 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: May 20, 2021, 9:05 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2021 Vonda Zwick

Black-billed Cuckoo: In the thickets near the pond and creek

Shot Date: May 20, 2020, 8:50 a.m. Species: Black-billed Cuckoo

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/500 sec | Aperture: f/7.1 | ISO: 640 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: May 20, 2020, 8:50 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2020 Vonda Zwick

Black-billed Cuckoo: In the thickets near the pond and creek

Shot Date: May 20, 2020, 8:50 a.m. Species: Black-billed Cuckoo

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/640 sec | Aperture: f/7.1 | ISO: 500 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: May 20, 2020, 8:50 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2020 Vonda Zwick

Woolly Bear Caterpillar: Caterpillar of the Isabella Tiger Moth

Shot Date: May 20, 2020, 8:41 a.m. Species: Isabella Tiger Moth

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/640 sec | Aperture: f/7.1 | ISO: 1000 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: May 20, 2020, 8:41 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2020 Vonda Zwick

American Redstart Female: In the thickets near the pond

Shot Date: May 20, 2020, 8:36 a.m. Species: American Redstart

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/640 sec | Aperture: f/6.3 | ISO: 2500 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: May 20, 2020, 8:36 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2020 Vonda Zwick

American Redstart Female: In the thickets near the pond

Shot Date: May 20, 2020, 8:36 a.m. Species: American Redstart

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/640 sec | Aperture: f/6.3 | ISO: 2500 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: May 20, 2020, 8:36 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2020 Vonda Zwick

Immature Male American Redstart: In the thickets near the pond

Shot Date: May 20, 2020, 8:25 a.m. Species: American Redstart

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/200 sec | Aperture: f/8 | ISO: 320 | Focal Length: 215mm | Shot Date: May 20, 2020, 8:25 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2020 Vonda Zwick

Canada Geese: With goslings at the pond

Shot Date: May 20, 2020, 7:59 a.m. Species: Canada Goose

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/500 sec | Aperture: f/8 | ISO: 250 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: May 20, 2020, 7:59 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2020 Vonda Zwick

Male Red-winged Blackbird: Waiting to visit the backyard birdfeeders

Shot Date: May 20, 2020, 7:53 a.m. Species: Red-winged Blackbird

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/500 sec | Aperture: f/8 | ISO: 200 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: May 20, 2020, 7:53 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2020 Vonda Zwick