Pond Visitors

Nothing particularly unusual visits the pond... at least while I'm looking at it... and particularly if I'm looking at it holding a camera.

Thanks to John P Cooper in St. Louis for the identifications.

All shots taken with the Nikon D800 and 80-400mm lens.

Above, Robin.   Below, Starling

Above, gray squirrel... I have about 5 of them hanging around at any one time.  Below, juvenile Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker with plumage changing to adult.

more squirrels

                                            Above, Starling    Below, I think you know.

                                          Robin with a fledgling that still knows how to beg.

                                                                       Female Cowbird