Nature Reflections

Readers look back at their spring birding highlights.

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Evening grosbeaks grace our yard for much of the year, displaying their cheerful behaviors for all to enjoy. Our pond provides a quick drink and bathing spot where we can observe the birds in their flock. The reflections provide a one-of-a-kind look at this impressive bird.

Douglas Beall

CAMP SHERMAN, OREGON

I've always found Baltimore orioles to be skittish and very difficult to photograph. But my husband and I had good fortune last spring and attracted this beauty by putting out some jelly. This particular bird had a real sweet beak. It didn't care that I was only a few feet away when I used my husband's Canon EOS 80D to take a photo.

Stephanie Red Feather

PLATTE CITY, MISSOURI

Flying low to the ground, an ash-throated flycatcher was foraging for insects in my backyard. These birds don't need to drink water, but instead, get the moisture they need from insects. I sat on the ground for quite a while to capture this image with the bird at eye level, looking right at me. I took the photo with my Canon EOS70D and Sigma lens.

Stephanie Becker

MORAGA, CALIFORNIA