This an update on this thread. My choices were a new Bald Eagle nest, a Downy Woodpecker nest, or a possible Belted Kingfisher nest. I have been waiting to post so that I could include photos from all three sights, but that will not happen.
I did find the KF burrow, but it is high on the side of a cliff and the KFs would not go to it while I was around. They did fly around in what appeared to be an agitated state, so I decided to leave them alone and forgo that opportunity.
I thought I would be able to get back to the eagle nest this morning, but life got in the way and I will have to wait another week.
I did have some success with the woodys though. And there was a local news story about a dead tree the local govt. wanted to remove, but there was an owl nest in the tree. One local tv station tried to make a big deal about it, but officials announced the tree would not be removed. I emailed the reporter who did the story and got the location. I did manage one OK shot as well as several common critters.
I'm really sorry to hear that your conundrum to out to be a bit of a bummer Ron. That's nature, especially for those of us that go out and photograph birds in their natural state. It can get frustrating but then again it's shots like the WP you have here that make it all worth while I would be proud to call this set my own and I'm jealous of the parent feeding the baby shots. These rock Ron
Too bad about the KF Ron...best laid plans and all that. But the woodies more than make up for it I will suggest...great feeding shots. Am looking forward to the eagle pix when and if you get them. Now the owl pix...that is a great one...anything less than 20 branches in front of a barred owl is a winner!
Very nice series and for what its worth...their ain't no conundrum anymore!
Eric
Fine looking set Ron. The robin is my fave of the overall set. Classic worm hunting pose. Owl looks good too. Cool to see shots with wp mom and babe(s).
Wonderful set Ron !! 2, 3 and 5 are my favorites. Sorry you didn't get your KF .
I would be proud to call this set my own and I'm jealous of the parent feeding the baby shots. These rock Ron 
