Sandhill Crane.

Red-tailed hawk.

This little guy was not interested in sitting still for a portrait! I felt lucky to get a couple of pics in focus.

When you’re awaiting the colors of spring, you can always count on the northern cardinals (even the females) to brighten things up.

Anyone have a hair dryer I can borrow? (northern cardinal)

Female mallard.

I like to think these ducks were just having fun on the lake here, getting tossed around by wave after wave.

Spotted a common loon the other day (Lake Monona is a migration rest stop for them). First time capturing one of those wearing their winter coat! Their plumage is more drab grey/brown this time of year for better camouflage along the coast and waters of the south.

I enjoyed watching these tree swallows, especially while they were flying around hunting insects in the air. Unfortunately, the second photo is the closest I came to having a decent action shot. More practice is needed, I suppose.