My favorite shot of the year is by far the two Black-necked Stilts feeding in shallow water in the Salton Sea in California. The water gave a perfect mirror as the stilts went about their work. The Fulvous Whistling-ducks are a very recent shot from December in Florida. Loved how they were on the watch for predators and wondering which way to go as they knew I was there. The Dickcissel is a prairie bird for me. Sitting up high and signing for a mate. The Crested Caracara are huge birds. Saw them in Texas as they are not local to the midwest. The Verdin is a beautiful little bird. Caught that one also near the Salton Sea. Love how it matches its Spring surroundings. So, those are my top 15 shots for the year. Hopefully, more species to capture this year as well as returning favorites.
