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Moving to a whole new country can lead to some incredible experiences. For Lisa M. Ca, one thing, in particular, caught her attention. She noticed that her new home in Michigan had some very different bird life than her old home in Germany.
“I wanted to get a little closer and started researching what cameras are out there as a little addition to my DSLR,” said Ca. “This is how I found the Bird Photo Booth.”
This was particularly interesting to Ca, since Michigan and Germany have very similar seasons and weather patterns. But the birds are quite different.
Once Ca started taking pictures, she decided to share them online. To her surprise, her “bird photo booth” was instantly popular, with pictures being shared all around the web.
What exactly is a Bird Photo Booth? It’s a special seed dish that lets birds enjoy a tasty snack…all while getting their picture taken. The birds love it. As for Ca, she captures some absolutely beautiful photos. From common Grackles to flashing Finches, the birds love posing up close and personal with the camera.
To see more of Ca’s amazing bird photos, log on to her Instagram, Tumblr, and Facebook pages.
1. A Downy Woodpecker grabbing a bite
It’s amazing how beautiful even black and white feathers can be up close. This Downy Woodpecker is enjoying a nut on a snowy day, unaware of the camera close behind it.
2. A Cardinal flaunting his color
Cardinals are some of the most striking birds around. With their brilliant scarlet color, they look especially amazing against the pure white snow. This Cardinal has a little mohawk to set off his beautiful feathers.
3. A Red-Winged Blackbird with a flash of color
This Red-Winged Blackbird has earned its name for obvious reasons – those stripes of colors are breathtaking against its pitch-black feathers. Ca’s photos are a great opportunity to see the detail in these birds.
4. An Oriole who knows exactly how beautiful it is
On a warmer day, this beautiful Oriole is enjoying a snack and some sunshine out on its perch. With its jewel-like eyes and bright orange breast, this bird is quite the looker.
5. A Goldfinch that’s loving the sun
There might be snow on the ground but this little Goldfinch just looks happy to be alive today. And it’s no wonder with that glimpse of blue sky and sunshine behind it.
6. A Red-Bellied Woodpecker with a mesmerizing stare
Who could have ever guessed that Woodpeckers have colored eyes? This fellow is enjoying a nut while giving the camera a good view of his striking red iris.
7. A Blue Jay more beautiful than anything man-made
The detailing in the pattern on this Blue Jay’s feathers is so breathtaking, it’s no wonder Ca is fascinated by these birds. Just look at those brilliant stripes of white and varying shades of blue.
8. A tiny Black-Capped Chickadee staking its claim
Chickadees earn their name from their distinctive call: “Chickadee, chickadee, chickadee!” They’re pretty tiny, which means that these little birds need to fight for their spot on the food dish.
9. Two Bluebirds out on a date
This Bluebird couple is apparently out on a lunch date. There’s nothing like sharing a seed on a sunny winter day to rekindle the romance.
10. Finches showing off their hidden beauty
Finches are common birds but when you see them up close, all the beautiful patterns and shades of their feathers emerge. Clearly, you can see how brown turns into red, gray, white, tan, and more.
11. A serious Blue Jay striking a pose
This Blue Jay is feeling dramatic as it ducks over the seed dish. Or maybe it’s just scouting out a tasty snack.
12. A Mourning Dove with some impressive eyeliner
Sometimes, common birds are the most beautiful. Just look at this Dove’s “makeup” job around its eyes!
13. A Ruby-Throated Hummingbird that earns its name
Hummingbirds are amazing little creatures. This tiny bird lives up to its name with the jewel tones on its head and throat.
14. A Common Grackle with characteristic brooding
Its name might include the word “common” but there’s nothing common about this striking black beauty. If you look closely, you can see subtle variations in the color of its feathers.
15. An explosion of Dove feathers
This Dove is showing off all the colors on its wings with this dramatic pose.
16. A Hummingbird in for a quick sip
Hummingbirds can beat their wings up to 70 times in a single second. This one just popped in for a quick moment.
17. The cutest flying “mouse” there ever was
It’s obvious how this Tufted Titmouse got the “tuft” part of its name. As for “titmouse”, your guess is as good as ours.
18. A White-Breasted Nuthatch scores a peanut
For a little bird, a single peanut is a gold mine. No wonder birds flock, literally, to Ca’s offerings in exchange for a couple of pictures.
19. A Rose-Breasted Grosbeak shows off why it’s named that
This bird has a strikingly red breast, which is obviously how it got its name. They’re also apparently slow movers, making them perfect for photos.
20. A Robin gives the camera a stare-down
This Robin is stopping in the middle of filling its beak with food to glare right into the lens, showing off its dramatic eye feathers.
21. A Grackle gets an extra treat
This Grackle doesn’t have just nuts or seeds: it’s scored a giant moth to crunch down on. And it’s not sorry about it.
22. A Woodpecker chows down
This Red-bellied Woodpecker is enjoying its food on a gorgeous sunny day. It doesn’t mind stopping for a few minutes to take a picture, too.
23. Two Black-Capped Chickadees reenact “Lady and the Tramp”
These Chickadees are a couple and may even have a baby of their own. They’ve got a string of saliva hanging between them.
24. A Bluebird pauses for a picture
This Bluebird is showing off every one of his brilliant colors, not just blue but also red, black, and white.
25. A Goldfinch cuts a striking figure
This Goldfinch is so brilliantly colored, you couldn’t possibly miss it. It doesn’t seem to notice the camera, instead gazing across the yard.
26. A Bluebird bulking up for winter
This chunky little bird has clearly been well-equipped for the winter. It’s packed on a couple extra ounces to keep it nice and warm.
27. Another Black-Capped Chickadee that’s thrilled with its findings
This little Chickadee has stumbled on a free buffet and it looks absolutely thrilled about it. Time to tuck in!
28. A Tufted Titmouse who sees you watching
This Tufted Titmouse has spotted the camera lens and is pretty curious about it. When you live in trees, a camera is a pretty interesting sight.
29. Two Pine Siskins take flight
When birds fly over a food dish, you get some pretty interesting pictures. In this one, yellow wings are flapping.
30. A Starling shows there’s more to it than first meets the eye
You might think a Starling is just black but this close-up photo shows every color of the rainbow in those glossy dark feathers.
31. A Bluebird shows off its surprising agility
The camera caught this little bird in the midst of tossing back a raisin. Who knew birds could learn how to do tricks?
32. A Dark-Eyed Junco considers its dinner
This little guy is eyeing the buffet with a bit of skepticism. Maybe he doesn’t like what he sees?
33. A Pine Siskin tosses back a seed
This little bird is pretty unique. It’s not nearly as colorful as some of the others but it’s just as beautiful.
34. A Goldfinch and a White-Breasted Nuthatch face off
When it comes to food, birds know that they need to stake their claim. This Goldfinch and Nuthatch are squabbling over who gets the tastiest nuts.
35. A Cardinal striking an elegant pose
This Cardinal is giving the camera a glimpse of its back feathers. It cuts quite the dashing figure.
36. And another Cardinal bathed in sunshine
With this Cardinal caught in the bright light, you can see its scarlet feathers shimmer and shine.
37. This Dove is happy to see you
This Dove seems to be in a good mood. It’s flashing a happy face into the camera, complete with its tongue out.
38. A Blackbird mean-mugs the camera
This Blackbird wants everyone to know it’s not to be messed with. But all we can think about is how beautiful those glossy feathers are.
39. A Downy Woodpecker shows off some black and white
This Downy Woodpecker is more interested in the food than the camera but that doesn’t mean we’re not struck by its beauty.
40. A male Finch being oh-so-suave
This male Finch is handsome and he knows it. He’s giving the camera a saucy look as he strikes a pose.
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Moving to a whole new country can lead to some incredible experiences. For Lisa M. Ca, one thing, in particular, caught her attention. She noticed that her new home in Michigan had some very different bird life than her old home in Germany.
“I wanted to get a little closer and started researching what cameras are out there as a little addition to my DSLR,” said Ca. “This is how I found the Bird Photo Booth.”
This was particularly interesting to Ca, since Michigan and Germany have very similar seasons and weather patterns. But the birds are quite different.
Once Ca started taking pictures, she decided to share them online. To her surprise, her “bird photo booth” was instantly popular, with pictures being shared all around the web.
What exactly is a Bird Photo Booth? It’s a special seed dish that lets birds enjoy a tasty snack…all while getting their picture taken. The birds love it. As for Ca, she captures some absolutely beautiful photos. From common Grackles to flashing Finches, the birds love posing up close and personal with the camera.
To see more of Ca’s amazing bird photos, log on to her Instagram, Tumblr, and Facebook pages.
