Springfield Bog

With Summer upon us, Things have greatly slowed in the Avian world. However when it comes to Grassland species birds. Things are more active as their actively raising young at this time of year.

 At Springfield Bog, I joined up with 9 other Photographers from "Midwest Photographers Enthusiast Group" Owned and operated by Mark Perry.

Springfield Bog is relatively a new area and it's fast becoming a favorite, It's still in it's infancy and the birds are quickly locating  and recognizing it's potential. as that happens and the area matures, I'm confident it will be one of the better areas in Northern and all of Ohio for Grassland species.

Thus far Good numbers of Dickcissels, Grasshopper Sparrows, Song Sparrows, Indigo Buntings and Red Winged Blackbirds have located it, As we made these birds out focus for the day.

Thanks to Ann Gulbransen for taking this Image of several of the Photographers from the Group Shoot. Please Visit Ann's Website here> Photography by Ann Gulbransen
Here were setup on a Grasshopper Sparrow Capturing some Images.

Some results  we Captured of the Grasshopper Sparrow at this particular location

 

 

 We were also able to Locate a cooperative Male and Female Dickcissel within the grasslands, This is a nesting pair, We Photographed it briefly as to not overly stress the birds as they were actively raising young in the area.

Male- Perched upon Daisy Fleabane

 

Female- Perched on an emerging star flower

We also found a Cooperative Male Indigo Bunting, although starting to Molt, he Hit our perches with regularity and offered some great photo opportunities.

  I think everyone had a great time, I know I did, Its an exceptional area, appreciation goes out to Joshua Clark for reading about and sharing the area with myself and Friend Jim Buescher. I also want to Thank Jim Buescher for his help on this Groupshoot outing, He was great help in assisting with locating and bringing birds in for photo opportunities.

There both talented Photographer's and we shoot together fairly often.  I suggest you check them both out there websites and work can be seen as follows.

 Joshua Clark > momentsinature  

Jim Buescher >  Jim Buescher Photography

So next time your looking to shoot some Grassland species Birds or some Wildflowers and landscapes head to the Springfield Bog, It's sure to not disappoint!