Out of my comfort zone here, small birds. Usually I would signal Ellen and move on.

However this day on my own, and in a pine forest area.

I have never gotten this close to one before, and I assure you it was by accident.

A beautiful little bird that I was not going to miss, even if my settings were all for bright marshlands.
Wonderful shots of this magnificent bird Ted!
First time I captured one. Thanks. My biggest weakness as a photographer is patience. Ellen can wait until the shot presents itself, me I find a big Alligator.