{"id":135902,"date":"2024-10-23T02:46:48","date_gmt":"2024-10-23T07:46:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/?p=135902"},"modified":"2024-10-22T17:40:14","modified_gmt":"2024-10-22T22:40:14","slug":"adult-american-robin-on-a-shed-deer-antler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/2024\/10\/23\/adult-american-robin-on-a-shed-deer-antler\/","title":{"rendered":"Adult American Robin On A Shed Deer Antler"},"content":{"rendered":"

Just a quick post this morning about an American Robin perched on a shed deer antler. These robin photos were taken in low light around 8 a.m. yesterday.<\/p>\n

\"AdultAdult American Robin perched on a shed antler \u2013 Canon R7, f8, 1\/80, ISO 2000, +0.3 EV, Canon 100-400mm at 400mm, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

My dear friend and wildlife photographer, Steve Creek<\/span><\/a>, who used to hunt shed antlers often, has these antlers in his garden off his deck. I think they work perfectly for the birds in his yard and also provide nutrients to the Fox Squirrels<\/span><\/a> that live in the neighborhood.<\/p>\n

Since Steve placed the shed antlers in his garden, I have seen a wide variety of bird species perching on them, including American Robins. The birds don’t even seem to notice that they are antlers, treating them like branches on a tree or shrub.<\/p>\n

When this robin perched on the antler, it seemed like she or he was waiting for me to take a photo.<\/p>\n

\"AmericanAmerican Robin on a shed deer antler \u2013 Canon R7, f8, 1\/80, ISO 2000, +0.3 EV, Canon 100-400mm at 400mm, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

Of course, I felt like I had to take the American Robin’s photo since they were perched there. I’m glad that I took these images.<\/p>\n

The American Robins here have been daily visitors to Steve’s yard, often stopping by for a bath or a drink at the birdbath.<\/p>\n

As abundant as these red-breasted thrushes are in many parts of North America, I can\u2019t resist photographing them nearly every chance I get. I see no reason not to have them in my viewfinder.<\/p>\n

These gorgeous American Robins will always have a special place within me. They are one of the first birds I recognized and remember from when I was just a little girl.<\/p>\n

Life is<\/em> good.<\/p>\n

Mia<\/p>\n

Click here<\/span><\/a> to see more of my American Robin photos plus facts and information about this species.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Just a quick post this morning about an American Robin perched on a shed deer antler. 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