Jim Avery Wins Eastside Audubon Photo of the Month in May
Wilson’s Warbler | Lens: 840 mm | Exposure: 1/2000 sec | Aperture: f/9.0 | ISO: 2000
Jim Avery won the Eastside Audubon Photo of the Month award for May with his captivating shot of a Wilson’s Warbler. This marks the third time Avery has received this honor, showcasing his skill in bird photography as well as his proficiency with the Merlin Bird ID app.
"I was driving around the countryside looking for backroads or turnoffs where I could stop and photograph birds out of the car window," Avery says.
After having breakfast in Orting, he drove east on SH162. “I noticed a turnoff to South Prairie Carbon River Rd E where I could hear quite a few birdsongs,” he adds. “Merlin Bird ID identified several birds including Wilson's Warbler and Yellow Warbler. I parked with a view of some tree branches and was able to get some decent photos of both."
The location was about 4 miles east of Orting. See the map below.
Avery's use of the Merlin Bird ID app highlights its utility in bird photography. By leveraging technology, he enhances his ability to locate and identify bird species.
Location where the photos were shot.
Photo Details
All photos were shot with a Shot on a Sony Alpha 1 camera and 200-600 mm zoom lens using a 1.4x teleconverter for an actual focal length of 840 mm.
Yellow Warbler | Lens: 840 mm | Exposure: 1/2000 sec | Aperture: f/9.0 | ISO: 2000
About the Eastside Audubon Photograph of the Month Award
The Photo of the Month award was instituted to recognize the work of the Photo Group Members. The group members meet monthly to show their latest photos and videos as well as share their knowledge of photography and wildlife. To attend the meetings, please join the group’s announcement list.