Huge Waterbird!
This beautiful Brown Pelican flew over while I was on the pier at the beach in Vero Beach Florida, on my way to get ice-cream! What a treat to see this huge bird—with it’s wingspan of over 6 feet, it...
View ArticleRon Engh
I am saddened to hear the news of the death of Ron Engh. I am grateful for his informative tips and kind critiques. His books, websites, newsletters, resources and excellent advice on stock...
View ArticleMallard
This Male Mallard is very common but look at that bright green head. It’s coloring is like a color wheel with the green, yellow and orange hues all on one bird (ok it’s a duck)
View ArticleBlack-Crested Titmouse
This little beauty was new to me. I photographed it this spring in the Rio Grande Valley. When I captured this image, I thought it was an unusual variation of the Tufted Titmouse but soon learned that...
View ArticleSwallow-Tailed ‘Stealth’
This Swallow-Tailed Kite soars in silently and seems to appear out of thin air and disappears just as silently. I have learned it is because this striking bird of prey, rarely flaps it’s wings. It...
View ArticleBewick’s Wren
I watched this beautiful little wren gather nesting material and proceed to build a nest inside a metal grain feeder for deer! It seemed incongruous for this little hard worker to build a nest...
View ArticleBirdbath
This Female Northern Cardinal is busy bathing and splashing in a puddle. She is vigorously cleaning her feathers and splashing water. This image was taken in April during mating season so maybe she is...
View ArticleGive Me That Bee!
This House Sparrow nestling really wants that Bee that Mom has in her mouth.
View ArticleGreen Jay Reflection
This gregarious, colorful, tropical bird looks like a cartoon character! I found this one in South Texas, drinking from a puddle with the water dripping off it’s beak. It occasionally stopped and...
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