Nature Reflections

Readers look back at their spring birding highlights.

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