Mark’s journal of photographic projects, thoughts, and commentary.
This immature Sharp-shinned hawk was a recent first-time visitor to the backyard. Well, at least as far as I’m aware anyway. These hawks slip in and slip out so fast sometimes, the only ones keeping count are the other birds back there. They better always notice when one of these comes around…might turn into a … Read more
“Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.” Leonardo da Vinci
The big question looming in my mind this morning concerns springtime. Will it come early? And yes I’m wondering about this in mid-February. This winter has been unseasonably mild. Sure we had a few cold spells here and there, but overall I haven’t heard too many people complain about it. This week we have a … Read more
There is one trait above any other that benefits the Bald Eagle. Adaptability. Baldies live in every state in the US, other than Hawaii, (they are abundant in Alaska) and can be found throughout Canada, and even in Mexico. They prefer to feed on fish and typically live near some form of water, be it … Read more
Accipiters, which are a genus in the family of hawks, are very specialized in their work. They are hunters of the forests and the woods. I always find myself wanting to showcase a bird like this in a darker scene. It’s not meant to make them look sinister, but it’s just a common tone of … Read more
This has been an active year for Sharp-shinned Hawk activity in the backyard. At least two of them have been regular visitors. This young one though takes the cake…so to speak. I have never experienced anything like it. It had apparently had a very good breakfast of something and seemed so fat and happy it … Read more