Two more from the "Magic Sidewalk" series...

First, the "Magic Sidewalk" is a play on words from Chicago's "Magic Hedge". Here's a link to a story about the "Magic Hedge": http://www.nationalgeo​graphic.com …o_Area_Bird_wat​ching.html

In the past I've posted picture of usually shy woodland birds, mostly warblers, on the sidewalk of The Green in downtown Charlotte, NC, USA. The pictures are great because I usually only have a Sony P&S in my pocket. Here is a Northern Waterthrush from August 28th:

is the first one pooping?

Where do you think the expression "pooped out" comes from?

Here's a pooped out Wilson's Warbler:

For some reason the first two are way out of focus. I thought the camera might have back focus issue but then you post the 3rd and its perfect

tomcio wrote in post #2005149
For some reason the first two are way out of focus. I thought the camera might have back focus issue but then you post the 3rd and its perfect

I think it's camera shake. I usually find them early in the morning (low light) with people walking all around so I've only got a few moments to take pictures. If I can, I set the camera near the bird and set the 10-second delay. I just didn't have a chance with these two birds.

Very cool. I remember your other shots. You see more songbirds on the sidewalk than most people see in the woods! These are all in the same area, the same sidewalk? I saw a flicker on my sidewalk the other morning about 6:30AM. Took some shots and made sure it was okay. Guess it was just roosting there!