Andrew Kaizer
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This #EasternWoodPewee did what it does best: sally forth from sprigs and branches to snatch insects out of the air. Always fun to observe in the field!
Sept 2025 in Illinois (Burnidge FP) #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
Sept 2025 in Illinois (Burnidge FP) #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
December 14, 2025 at 8:29 PM
This #EasternWoodPewee did what it does best: sally forth from sprigs and branches to snatch insects out of the air. Always fun to observe in the field!
Sept 2025 in Illinois (Burnidge FP) #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
Sept 2025 in Illinois (Burnidge FP) #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
A #SwainsonsThrush standing guard in the woodlands. Nothing will get past this bird!
Sept 2025 in Illinois (Coral Woods FP) #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
Sept 2025 in Illinois (Coral Woods FP) #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
December 13, 2025 at 11:01 PM
A #SwainsonsThrush standing guard in the woodlands. Nothing will get past this bird!
Sept 2025 in Illinois (Coral Woods FP) #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
Sept 2025 in Illinois (Coral Woods FP) #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
Soft yellows and creamy whites make even a non-breeding plumage #AmericanGoldfinch a lovely sight for the eyes.
Oct 2025 in Illinois (Burnidge FP) #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
Oct 2025 in Illinois (Burnidge FP) #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
December 13, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Soft yellows and creamy whites make even a non-breeding plumage #AmericanGoldfinch a lovely sight for the eyes.
Oct 2025 in Illinois (Burnidge FP) #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
Oct 2025 in Illinois (Burnidge FP) #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
December 12, 2025 at 2:37 PM
What sort of brown bird creeps along trees? A #BrownCreeper of course!
Nov 2025 in Illinois (Fitchie Creek FP) #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
Nov 2025 in Illinois (Fitchie Creek FP) #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
December 11, 2025 at 4:24 PM
What sort of brown bird creeps along trees? A #BrownCreeper of course!
Nov 2025 in Illinois (Fitchie Creek FP) #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
Nov 2025 in Illinois (Fitchie Creek FP) #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
A #CanadaGoose family peacefully meandering around a pond.
Aug 2025 in Illinois #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
Aug 2025 in Illinois #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
December 10, 2025 at 6:51 PM
A #CanadaGoose family peacefully meandering around a pond.
Aug 2025 in Illinois #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
Aug 2025 in Illinois #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
A #GreatEgret coming in for a landing on the Mississippi.
Aug 2025 in Illinois #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
Aug 2025 in Illinois #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
December 9, 2025 at 2:22 PM
A #GreatEgret coming in for a landing on the Mississippi.
Aug 2025 in Illinois #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
Aug 2025 in Illinois #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
It may December, but since I randomly select my photos from my unshared backlog, anything can show up! Enjoy this August #WillowFlycatcher with a weaker eye ring than the Least Flycatchers in the area (stronger eye ring).
Aug 2025 in Illinois (Pingree Grove FP) #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
Aug 2025 in Illinois (Pingree Grove FP) #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
December 8, 2025 at 6:03 PM
It may December, but since I randomly select my photos from my unshared backlog, anything can show up! Enjoy this August #WillowFlycatcher with a weaker eye ring than the Least Flycatchers in the area (stronger eye ring).
Aug 2025 in Illinois (Pingree Grove FP) #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
Aug 2025 in Illinois (Pingree Grove FP) #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
The #TennesseeWarbler were out in force for a brief two day span in October before continuing their journey. Fun ones to have bopping around!
Oct 2025 in Illinois #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
Oct 2025 in Illinois #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
December 7, 2025 at 8:24 PM
The #TennesseeWarbler were out in force for a brief two day span in October before continuing their journey. Fun ones to have bopping around!
Oct 2025 in Illinois #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
Oct 2025 in Illinois #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
A juvenile borealis #RedTailedHawk lilting through the air.
Oct 2025 in Illinois #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography #birdsinflight
Oct 2025 in Illinois #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography #birdsinflight
December 6, 2025 at 7:03 PM
A juvenile borealis #RedTailedHawk lilting through the air.
Oct 2025 in Illinois #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography #birdsinflight
Oct 2025 in Illinois #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography #birdsinflight
Happy Saturday! Time to be ever alert like this juvenile (yellow eyes) #CoopersHawk for a good day of birding. Interestingly, I observe many, many more juveniles than adults who are wise enough not to perch in the open I suppose.
Aug 2025 in Illinois #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
Aug 2025 in Illinois #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
December 6, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Happy Saturday! Time to be ever alert like this juvenile (yellow eyes) #CoopersHawk for a good day of birding. Interestingly, I observe many, many more juveniles than adults who are wise enough not to perch in the open I suppose.
Aug 2025 in Illinois #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
Aug 2025 in Illinois #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
A couple backyard sparrows: #SongSparrow and a female #HouseSparrow.
Oct 2025 in Illinois #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
Oct 2025 in Illinois #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
December 5, 2025 at 2:23 PM
A couple backyard sparrows: #SongSparrow and a female #HouseSparrow.
Oct 2025 in Illinois #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
Oct 2025 in Illinois #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
An ID I was torn on is this #CacklingGoose. In favor for CACG instead of CANG is much smaller body, shorter neck, and stubbier bill and that most CANG in my area are the maxima variety (so, really big as seen in the second photo).
Oct 2025 in Illinois #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
Oct 2025 in Illinois #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
December 4, 2025 at 5:27 PM
An ID I was torn on is this #CacklingGoose. In favor for CACG instead of CANG is much smaller body, shorter neck, and stubbier bill and that most CANG in my area are the maxima variety (so, really big as seen in the second photo).
Oct 2025 in Illinois #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
Oct 2025 in Illinois #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
These two #RedTailedHawks were engaged in a bit of one-up-bird-ship! They would charge towards each other daring one another to dodge (or not).
Oct 2025 in Illinois (Fitchie Creek FP) #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
Oct 2025 in Illinois (Fitchie Creek FP) #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
December 3, 2025 at 2:22 PM
These two #RedTailedHawks were engaged in a bit of one-up-bird-ship! They would charge towards each other daring one another to dodge (or not).
Oct 2025 in Illinois (Fitchie Creek FP) #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
Oct 2025 in Illinois (Fitchie Creek FP) #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
A migrant #MagnoliaWarbler on its way to warmer weather.
Sept 2025 in Illinois (Coral Woods FP) #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
Sept 2025 in Illinois (Coral Woods FP) #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
December 2, 2025 at 4:43 PM
A migrant #MagnoliaWarbler on its way to warmer weather.
Sept 2025 in Illinois (Coral Woods FP) #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
Sept 2025 in Illinois (Coral Woods FP) #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
A happy December from this young #EasternBluebird. Of course, this photo was from a warmer time which was probably more its speed too!
Aug 2025 in Iowa #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
Aug 2025 in Iowa #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
December 1, 2025 at 4:42 PM
A happy December from this young #EasternBluebird. Of course, this photo was from a warmer time which was probably more its speed too!
Aug 2025 in Iowa #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
Aug 2025 in Iowa #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
HONK if you love #CanadaGoose!
Oct 2025 in Illinois (Fitchie Creek FP) #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
Oct 2025 in Illinois (Fitchie Creek FP) #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
November 30, 2025 at 10:25 PM
HONK if you love #CanadaGoose!
Oct 2025 in Illinois (Fitchie Creek FP) #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
Oct 2025 in Illinois (Fitchie Creek FP) #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
A raptor "eyes on the prize" three-pack: #TurkeyVulture, #CoopersHawk, and #Osprey all staring down...something.
Sept 2025 in Illinois #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography #birdsinflight
Sept 2025 in Illinois #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography #birdsinflight
November 29, 2025 at 6:10 PM
A raptor "eyes on the prize" three-pack: #TurkeyVulture, #CoopersHawk, and #Osprey all staring down...something.
Sept 2025 in Illinois #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography #birdsinflight
Sept 2025 in Illinois #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography #birdsinflight
This #RubyThroatedHummingbird stopped by briefly in August, but I think it may be a bit more time before another comes through!
Aug 2025 in Illinois #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
Aug 2025 in Illinois #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
November 28, 2025 at 3:51 PM
This #RubyThroatedHummingbird stopped by briefly in August, but I think it may be a bit more time before another comes through!
Aug 2025 in Illinois #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
Aug 2025 in Illinois #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
A backyard #BankSwallow. No doubt flying to some mashed potatoes on a day like today!
Aug 2025 in Illinois #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography #birdsinflight
Aug 2025 in Illinois #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography #birdsinflight
November 27, 2025 at 5:05 PM
A backyard #BankSwallow. No doubt flying to some mashed potatoes on a day like today!
Aug 2025 in Illinois #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography #birdsinflight
Aug 2025 in Illinois #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography #birdsinflight
A four part sequence of this wonderful #PalmWarbler taking flight on October's big day of birding.
Oct 2025 in Illinois (Fitchie Creek FP) #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
Oct 2025 in Illinois (Fitchie Creek FP) #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
November 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM
A four part sequence of this wonderful #PalmWarbler taking flight on October's big day of birding.
Oct 2025 in Illinois (Fitchie Creek FP) #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
Oct 2025 in Illinois (Fitchie Creek FP) #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
Fall means mixed blackbird flocks are back! Here we have mostly bronzed #CommonGrackle and a few #RedWingedBlackbird mixed in.
Sept 2025 in Illinois #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
Sept 2025 in Illinois #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
November 25, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Fall means mixed blackbird flocks are back! Here we have mostly bronzed #CommonGrackle and a few #RedWingedBlackbird mixed in.
Sept 2025 in Illinois #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
Sept 2025 in Illinois #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
While #CoopersHawk may be a menace to feeders everywhere, one has to admit they are fascinating birds! The vertically streaked markings indicate a juvenile compared to the red horizontal barring in adults.
Oct 2025 in Illinois #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography #birdsinflight
Oct 2025 in Illinois #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography #birdsinflight
November 24, 2025 at 6:35 PM
While #CoopersHawk may be a menace to feeders everywhere, one has to admit they are fascinating birds! The vertically streaked markings indicate a juvenile compared to the red horizontal barring in adults.
Oct 2025 in Illinois #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography #birdsinflight
Oct 2025 in Illinois #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography #birdsinflight
A classic pose for the #RedBelliedWoodecker: back facing you as it probes a tree!
Sept 2025 in Illinois (Coral Woods FP) #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
Sept 2025 in Illinois (Coral Woods FP) #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
November 23, 2025 at 8:22 PM
A classic pose for the #RedBelliedWoodecker: back facing you as it probes a tree!
Sept 2025 in Illinois (Coral Woods FP) #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
Sept 2025 in Illinois (Coral Woods FP) #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
Some neighborhood birds: #EuropeanStarling, #CoopersHawk, #Osprey. Never know what you will find when you go out!
Aug 2025 in Illinois #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
Aug 2025 in Illinois #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
November 22, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Some neighborhood birds: #EuropeanStarling, #CoopersHawk, #Osprey. Never know what you will find when you go out!
Aug 2025 in Illinois #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography
Aug 2025 in Illinois #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography