Astronomy - Comet NEOWISE

Last night’s second attempt to photograph comet NEOWISE was a bit more successful. Thankfully the cloud bank on the horizon didn’t block the view and nicely added a little perspective showing how small the comet actually appears in the sky.

Comet NEOWISE

Comet NEOWISE

Note: Photos taken with a Sony DSC-RX10M4, 24 - 600 mm lens, ISO 5000

Birds - Tree Swallow

Tree Swallow (Tachycineta bicolor)

Found these Tree Swallows at my new favorite birding spot, Shillapoo Wildlife Recreation Area in SW Washington. Tree Swallow (Tachycineta bicolor) occur from Alaska east through southern Nunavut to Newfoundland and south to California, northern Arizona, Texas, and Georgia. Fun fact: A group of tree swallows are known as a "stand" of swallows. 

Tree Swallow (Tachycineta bicolor)