a juvenile junco
April 9, 2009
The dark-eyed juncos are waiting for me when I come out here in the morning. I have to put a cover on the feeder at night to keep the varmints at bay. Most days I fix my oatmeal first, but it’s obvious they are impatient and all but lined up. Now I see why.
The juvenile screeches and follows the parents all over the yard. This is one of two, the other is not as demanding, and doesn’t feel the need to puff up its feathers.
My photo setup is not quite there yet, I’m working on it. Dark, gloomy day, constantly moving subjects fluffing and unfluffing. Beaks eating at high speeds.
