Pushing the camera

There are times where it seems like the combination of lousy light and long distance really push the capability of my Canon SX60, as some of these photos taken on walks this week demonstrate. Still, the document some neat birds.

This is one of the three American Kestrels hanging out at the airport.
This Merlin (?) was being mobbed by jays, crows, and a Belted Kingfisher.
Lots of juvenile Cedar Waxwings around.
Common Yellowthroats are still around.
The Great Blue Herons will head out soon.
This Bald Eagle, surveying Berlin Pond, may hang around this winter.