Award-winning photo!
I have taken several photos of American Dippers over the years and many are posted on this blog and at http://www.sideriusphotos.ca . Last February I participated in the Great Backyard Bird Contest and I entered some of the photos I took while birding in those three days. This photo won third prize in the behaviour category of the Great Backyard Bird Contest (http://gbbc.birdcount.org/2015-behavior-winners/ ).
I am very honoured to have one of my photos recognized – especially since dippers rank up there as one of my very favourite birds. Contrary to what some friends have suggested, however, this dipper is not a headless bird! It has submerged its head to find the invertebrates that live under the water. These birds walk, fly and swim underwater; sing in winter, and can even be found nesting under waterfalls. And almost best of all, you can always count on finding dippers at Kokanee Creek: even on a grey February day.
Writing and photos copyright J.A. Siderius, 2016. You can order some of my photos at http://www.sideriusphotos.ca.
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Congratulations – a beautiful picture and yes, I agree, such an interesting bird. I see them
here in the Coquitlam river. You are an amazing photographer.
They are amazing birds. I love watching them, especially in winter.
Hi Joanne…
congrats on your 3rd place placing in the photo contest!! Very impressive. Any prize…or is the recognition prize enough?! I will have to take your word for it that that little bird has a head attached to itâs neck.
See you Wednesday night.
Loreli
It does indeed have a head – Thanks Loreli – see you Wednesday!
a great picture
Congrats! Dippers are the coolest birds, without doubt.
and you can count on seeing a dipper by the creek even when little else is around