Watching and photographing birds is an enlightening and freeing experience.  Of the many photographic subjects that I have captured ( I hate that term) with a camera in my lifetime, it is birds that allow my spirit to soar.  Mankind has been fascinated with birds forever.  If you are not interested in a hobby of all nature, I would suggest making birds your passion.  They are everywhere including cities.  You can observe them while you are driving or working, or on your way to church or to the grocery store.  The incredible freedom they exhibit rubs off on us.  They own the gift of flight without the aid of an aircraft engineer. Set yourself free with our feathered friends.

Migrating Tundra Swans.  Columbia county Wisconsin.  The top picture shows a mature adult with its immature offspring.

Snowy Egret in Texas

Immature Common Grackle

American White Pelican…Horicon Marsh NWR…Wisconsin

Red-bellied Woodpecker