Mark’s journal of photographic projects, thoughts, and commentary.
Eagles are early risers…they start looking to feed before the sun even comes up. It’s almost too dark to see, but you will hear their calls in the distance…and then see dark shadows flying overhead as they make their way to a favorite fishing hole. Nothing quite stirs the senses like those calls and hearing … Read more
To see a World in a Grain of SandAnd a Heaven in a Wild Flower,Hold Infinity in the palm of your handAnd Eternity in an hour . . . William Blake
Kingfisher’s, as the name implies, eat small fish…and they are very dynamic when on the hunt. They always dive head first into the water to catch their prey, and fortunately for a bird watcher, they are little chatterboxes…calling out often when they take flight. The bird in this image is a male. The females have … Read more
Landing on ice, no matter the circumstances is a tricky thing. Dropping straight down in a dainty fashion is the way to do it…but not everyone gets the message. Most birds that lack experience will come in at an angle and end up putting on quite a show.
Wisdom comes through trial and error…you learn what works and what doesn’t. And you learn by watching others. With the most recent winter weather, this young eagle may have experienced windchills in the -30 F range for the first time. All the eagles seemed to disappear into the heavy woods and timber for a day … Read more
