Moving to a whole new country can lead to some incredible experiences. For Lisa M. Ca, one thing, in particular, caught her attention. She noticed that her new home in Michigan had some very different bird life than her old home in Germany.
“I wanted to get a little closer and started researching what cameras are out there as a little addition to my DSLR,” said Ca. “This is how I found the Bird Photo Booth.”
This was particularly interesting to Ca, since Michigan and Germany have very similar seasons and weather patterns. But the birds are quite different.
Once Ca started taking pictures, she decided to share them online. To her surprise, her “bird photo booth” was instantly popular, with pictures being shared all around the web.
What exactly is a Bird Photo Booth? It’s a special seed dish that lets birds enjoy a tasty snack…all while getting their picture taken. The birds love it. As for Ca, she captures some absolutely beautiful photos. From common Grackles to flashing Finches, the birds love posing up close and personal with the camera.
It’s amazing how beautiful even black and white feathers can be up close. This Downy Woodpecker is enjoying a nut on a snowy day, unaware of the camera close behind it.
2. A Cardinal flaunting his color
Cardinals are some of the most striking birds around. With their brilliant scarlet color, they look especially amazing against the pure white snow. This Cardinal has a little mohawk to set off his beautiful feathers.
This Red-Winged Blackbird has earned its name for obvious reasons – those stripes of colors are breathtaking against its pitch-black feathers. Ca’s photos are a great opportunity to see the detail in these birds.
4. An Oriole who knows exactly how beautiful it is
On a warmer day, this beautiful Oriole is enjoying a snack and some sunshine out on its perch. With its jewel-like eyes and bright orange breast, this bird is quite the looker.
There might be snow on the ground but this little Goldfinch just looks happy to be alive today. And it’s no wonder with that glimpse of blue sky and sunshine behind it.
6. A Red-Bellied Woodpecker with a mesmerizing stare
Who could have ever guessed that Woodpeckers have colored eyes? This fellow is enjoying a nut while giving the camera a good view of his striking red iris.
7. A Blue Jay more beautiful than anything man-made
The detailing in the pattern on this Blue Jay’s feathers is so breathtaking, it’s no wonder Ca is fascinated by these birds. Just look at those brilliant stripes of white and varying shades of blue.
8. A tiny Black-Capped Chickadee staking its claim
Chickadees earn their name from their distinctive call: “Chickadee, chickadee, chickadee!” They’re pretty tiny, which means that these little birds need to fight for their spot on the food dish.
9. Two Bluebirds out on a date
This Bluebird couple is apparently out on a lunch date. There’s nothing like sharing a seed on a sunny winter day to rekindle the romance.
Finches are common birds but when you see them up close, all the beautiful patterns and shades of their feathers emerge. Clearly, you can see how brown turns into red, gray, white, tan, and more.
11. A serious Blue Jay striking a pose
This Blue Jay is feeling dramatic as it ducks over the seed dish. Or maybe it’s just scouting out a tasty snack.
Its name might include the word “common” but there’s nothing common about this striking black beauty. If you look closely, you can see subtle variations in the color of its feathers.
Extraordinary Bird Photos Give Rare Glimpse Into Their World
Cedric Jackson
03.12.19
Moving to a whole new country can lead to some incredible experiences. For Lisa M. Ca, one thing, in particular, caught her attention. She noticed that her new home in Michigan had some very different bird life than her old home in Germany.
“I wanted to get a little closer and started researching what cameras are out there as a little addition to my DSLR,” said Ca. “This is how I found the Bird Photo Booth.”
This was particularly interesting to Ca, since Michigan and Germany have very similar seasons and weather patterns. But the birds are quite different.
Once Ca started taking pictures, she decided to share them online. To her surprise, her “bird photo booth” was instantly popular, with pictures being shared all around the web.
What exactly is a Bird Photo Booth? It’s a special seed dish that lets birds enjoy a tasty snack…all while getting their picture taken. The birds love it. As for Ca, she captures some absolutely beautiful photos. From common Grackles to flashing Finches, the birds love posing up close and personal with the camera.