Having gotten much more into birds in the last couple of years, I wanted to push myself to get some more compelling bird photos. Fortunately, I was able to make a noticeable improvement from the photos I acquired the previous year, as well as even earlier in this year. Naturally, I also kept my eye toward every other aspect of natural beauty in the area, providing me with plenty of scenic delights and gorgeous wildlife encounters.… Keep reading...
Growing up in New Orleans is a dream come true for a birder. Hundreds of species of birds are waiting to be added to a life list within the city, or even just a short drive out to the swamps and marshes surrounding the busy urban environment.… Keep reading...
I often come back to the Flat Creek Overlook on the National Elk Refuge. It makes for an ideal location for a number of different types of photos. These can range from winter waterfowl shots, to birds in flight, or even, as is the case here, landscapes.
On this particular morning, I was preparing to pick someone up shortly after sunrise for a guided trip nearby.… Keep reading...
The Harlequin Duck is one of the most impressive waterfowl in the world. In addition to being downright beautiful, it spends its entire life on literal bone-breaking waters. Summering on rapids and fast-moving water around the northern part of North America, it then winters along high-latitude coasts of the northern hemisphere, continually getting battered by ferocious waves.… Keep reading...
The Swainson’s Hawk is a majestic bird of prey that can be found in open grasslands. This incredible bird migrates from southern Argentina to as far north as northern Alaska, with northern Mexico accounting for its southernmost summer grounds. The beady-eyed raptor scours open areas for rodents, rabbits, reptiles, and even insects and dragonflies.… Keep reading...
Websites are a tricky thing. On one hand, they’re absolutely necessary in today’s world and economy. On the other, finding a solution that feels good and that works for you can be overwhelming, to say the least. I’m certainly no exception to that rule, having gone through numerous iterations to finally land on the solution I’m currently happiest with.… Keep reading...