Photographic Hunter
@siemsek.bsky.social
Getting outside with my camera as much as possible these days.
Professional leader. Former Biology Teacher and other sciences. Wildlife (mostly birds) and landscapes, majority from Wisconsin.
https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/eric-siems
Professional leader. Former Biology Teacher and other sciences. Wildlife (mostly birds) and landscapes, majority from Wisconsin.
https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/eric-siems
I'm counting down my favorite images from the year.
#16 still waters in the Oconto Marsh on a steamy morning last summer, made for beautiful conditions to get reflection shots of a Great Egret.
#16 still waters in the Oconto Marsh on a steamy morning last summer, made for beautiful conditions to get reflection shots of a Great Egret.
December 15, 2025 at 1:22 PM
I'm counting down my favorite images from the year.
#16 still waters in the Oconto Marsh on a steamy morning last summer, made for beautiful conditions to get reflection shots of a Great Egret.
#16 still waters in the Oconto Marsh on a steamy morning last summer, made for beautiful conditions to get reflection shots of a Great Egret.
I'm counting down my favorite images from the year.
#17 Loggerhead Shrike consuming a grasshopper on a stick. Rockport, TX.
#17 Loggerhead Shrike consuming a grasshopper on a stick. Rockport, TX.
December 14, 2025 at 2:24 PM
I'm counting down my favorite images from the year.
#17 Loggerhead Shrike consuming a grasshopper on a stick. Rockport, TX.
#17 Loggerhead Shrike consuming a grasshopper on a stick. Rockport, TX.
I'm counting down my favorite images from the year.
#18 making eye contact.
#18 making eye contact.
December 13, 2025 at 2:21 PM
I'm counting down my favorite images from the year.
#18 making eye contact.
#18 making eye contact.
I'm counting down my favorite images from the year.
#19 That's no bird! Sometimes there is just something about our moon.
#19 That's no bird! Sometimes there is just something about our moon.
December 12, 2025 at 2:13 PM
I'm counting down my favorite images from the year.
#19 That's no bird! Sometimes there is just something about our moon.
#19 That's no bird! Sometimes there is just something about our moon.
I'm counting down my favorite images from the year.
#20 a Baltimore Oriole.
#20 a Baltimore Oriole.
December 11, 2025 at 1:20 PM
I'm counting down my favorite images from the year.
#20 a Baltimore Oriole.
#20 a Baltimore Oriole.
I'm counting down my favorite images from the year.
#21 The most recent image on my list. I love chiaroscuro. I love chickadees. I present the Chiaroscuro Chickadee.
#21 The most recent image on my list. I love chiaroscuro. I love chickadees. I present the Chiaroscuro Chickadee.
December 11, 2025 at 1:47 AM
I'm counting down my favorite images from the year.
#21 The most recent image on my list. I love chiaroscuro. I love chickadees. I present the Chiaroscuro Chickadee.
#21 The most recent image on my list. I love chiaroscuro. I love chickadees. I present the Chiaroscuro Chickadee.
I'm counting down my favorite images from the year.
#22 a Sanderling combing the shoreline in Texas.
#22 a Sanderling combing the shoreline in Texas.
December 9, 2025 at 6:07 PM
I'm counting down my favorite images from the year.
#22 a Sanderling combing the shoreline in Texas.
#22 a Sanderling combing the shoreline in Texas.
I'm counting down my favorite images from the year.
#23 Early morning Swanson's Thrush from my backyard.
#23 Early morning Swanson's Thrush from my backyard.
December 9, 2025 at 12:21 AM
I'm counting down my favorite images from the year.
#23 Early morning Swanson's Thrush from my backyard.
#23 Early morning Swanson's Thrush from my backyard.
I'm counting down my favorite images from the year.
#24 a day at the EAA airshow with my camera, is a day well spent. Oshkosh, WI.
#24 a day at the EAA airshow with my camera, is a day well spent. Oshkosh, WI.
December 7, 2025 at 6:11 PM
I'm counting down my favorite images from the year.
#24 a day at the EAA airshow with my camera, is a day well spent. Oshkosh, WI.
#24 a day at the EAA airshow with my camera, is a day well spent. Oshkosh, WI.
I'm counting down my favorite images from the year.
#25 Another life bird from this year. A Yellow-bellied flycatcher. Considered rare for our area, but I was lucky enough to catch a couple sightings during the spring migration as they were passing through.
#25 Another life bird from this year. A Yellow-bellied flycatcher. Considered rare for our area, but I was lucky enough to catch a couple sightings during the spring migration as they were passing through.
December 6, 2025 at 8:58 PM
I'm counting down my favorite images from the year.
#25 Another life bird from this year. A Yellow-bellied flycatcher. Considered rare for our area, but I was lucky enough to catch a couple sightings during the spring migration as they were passing through.
#25 Another life bird from this year. A Yellow-bellied flycatcher. Considered rare for our area, but I was lucky enough to catch a couple sightings during the spring migration as they were passing through.
I'm counting down my favorite images from the year.
#26 a very common bird coming in for a landing in just the right morning light.
#26 a very common bird coming in for a landing in just the right morning light.
December 5, 2025 at 8:49 PM
I'm counting down my favorite images from the year.
#26 a very common bird coming in for a landing in just the right morning light.
#26 a very common bird coming in for a landing in just the right morning light.
I'm counting down my favorite images from the year.
#27 the one and only Cinnamon Teal I've seen. Port Aransas, TX.
#27 the one and only Cinnamon Teal I've seen. Port Aransas, TX.
December 4, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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#27 the one and only Cinnamon Teal I've seen. Port Aransas, TX.
#27 the one and only Cinnamon Teal I've seen. Port Aransas, TX.
I'm counting down my favorite images from the year.
#28
A Sandhill Crane on an early morning walk through the Marsh.
Oconto, WI.
#28
A Sandhill Crane on an early morning walk through the Marsh.
Oconto, WI.
December 3, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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#28
A Sandhill Crane on an early morning walk through the Marsh.
Oconto, WI.
#28
A Sandhill Crane on an early morning walk through the Marsh.
Oconto, WI.
I'm counting down my favorite images from the year.
#29
White Pelicans flying up out of the marsh. Oconto, WI.
#29
White Pelicans flying up out of the marsh. Oconto, WI.
December 2, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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#29
White Pelicans flying up out of the marsh. Oconto, WI.
#29
White Pelicans flying up out of the marsh. Oconto, WI.
For the rest of the year I'm posting a photo everyday, counting down my favorite images from the year.
#30 This photo is from January 1st... Using every inch of the year to photograph birds😁
#30 This photo is from January 1st... Using every inch of the year to photograph birds😁
December 1, 2025 at 10:44 PM
For the rest of the year I'm posting a photo everyday, counting down my favorite images from the year.
#30 This photo is from January 1st... Using every inch of the year to photograph birds😁
#30 This photo is from January 1st... Using every inch of the year to photograph birds😁
Continuing my annual countdown of my favorite images from the year.
#31 is a singing Marsh Wren during a sunrise on the Oconto Marsh Bird Trail.
#31 is a singing Marsh Wren during a sunrise on the Oconto Marsh Bird Trail.
November 30, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Continuing my annual countdown of my favorite images from the year.
#31 is a singing Marsh Wren during a sunrise on the Oconto Marsh Bird Trail.
#31 is a singing Marsh Wren during a sunrise on the Oconto Marsh Bird Trail.
Day 29 counting down my favorite images of 2025
#32 Closeup with a Dark eyed Junco last winter.
#32 Closeup with a Dark eyed Junco last winter.
November 29, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Day 29 counting down my favorite images of 2025
#32 Closeup with a Dark eyed Junco last winter.
#32 Closeup with a Dark eyed Junco last winter.
Day 28 counting down my favorite images of 2025
#33 one of the Cardinals hanging out in my backyard.
#33 one of the Cardinals hanging out in my backyard.
November 28, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Day 28 counting down my favorite images of 2025
#33 one of the Cardinals hanging out in my backyard.
#33 one of the Cardinals hanging out in my backyard.
Day 27 counting down my favorite images of 2025
#34 Great Egret in flight over the rookery with nesting material.
#34 Great Egret in flight over the rookery with nesting material.
November 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Day 27 counting down my favorite images of 2025
#34 Great Egret in flight over the rookery with nesting material.
#34 Great Egret in flight over the rookery with nesting material.
Day 26 counting down my favorite images of 2025
#35 I wish other critters were happy to get this close just sitting in my backyard.
#35 I wish other critters were happy to get this close just sitting in my backyard.
November 26, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Day 26 counting down my favorite images of 2025
#35 I wish other critters were happy to get this close just sitting in my backyard.
#35 I wish other critters were happy to get this close just sitting in my backyard.
Day 25 counting down my favorite images of 2025
#36 some days the atmosphere feels special. Singing song sparrow.
#36 some days the atmosphere feels special. Singing song sparrow.
November 25, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Day 25 counting down my favorite images of 2025
#36 some days the atmosphere feels special. Singing song sparrow.
#36 some days the atmosphere feels special. Singing song sparrow.
Day 24 counting down my favorite images of 2025
#37 backlit song sparrow in the marsh.
#37 backlit song sparrow in the marsh.
November 24, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Day 24 counting down my favorite images of 2025
#37 backlit song sparrow in the marsh.
#37 backlit song sparrow in the marsh.
Day 23 of counting down my favorite images taken this year.
#38 exploring the Texas coastline.
#38 exploring the Texas coastline.
November 23, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Day 23 of counting down my favorite images taken this year.
#38 exploring the Texas coastline.
#38 exploring the Texas coastline.
Day 22 of counting down my favorite images of 2025.
#39 first one to appear on this list from the EAA air show. Where the jets fly so low, you can seem like you are in the sky and eye level with them.
#39 first one to appear on this list from the EAA air show. Where the jets fly so low, you can seem like you are in the sky and eye level with them.
November 22, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Day 22 of counting down my favorite images of 2025.
#39 first one to appear on this list from the EAA air show. Where the jets fly so low, you can seem like you are in the sky and eye level with them.
#39 first one to appear on this list from the EAA air show. Where the jets fly so low, you can seem like you are in the sky and eye level with them.
Day 21. 42/60 favorite images from 2025.
A couple of tree swallows scoping out a dead tree for a nesting site one early spring morning.
A couple of tree swallows scoping out a dead tree for a nesting site one early spring morning.
November 21, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Day 21. 42/60 favorite images from 2025.
A couple of tree swallows scoping out a dead tree for a nesting site one early spring morning.
A couple of tree swallows scoping out a dead tree for a nesting site one early spring morning.