It took two tries, but I eventually found the crossbills at Afton forest preserve. It was snowing, and despite the high ISO (10,000) I was able to get a number of great shots.
Country United States
State Illinois
Location Afton Forest Preserve
Gender Male
Age Adult
Rare (For the Location)? Yes
- Created Timestamp02/13/2022 13:27:56
- CameraNIKON D7500
- Aperture5.6
- CreditGraham Deese
- Copyright© 2021 Graham Deese
- Focal Length500
- Iso10000
- Shutter Speed1/320
Isn’t it funny how little out-of-the way places like Afton attracts these birds? Maybe because it is out of the way the birds like it. We went there two years ago when we couldn’t find the Xbills at the Morton Arboretum 12 times!