As predicted the snow came on pretty heavy this afternoon…and as so often happens, the Cardinals congregated too. Today was the most I’ve ever seen, with over 20+ in the backyard. It’s good to see they are doing well…as they’re one of my favorite backyard birds. They make snow days a lot more colorful.
Over the years, I’ve had a few occasions when eagles hone in on one particular tree, branch, or snag…and for whatever reason, it’s just one big hot spot. It never sits empty for long and in this particular image two birds converge on the same log almost simultaneously. They didn’t crab or put up much … Read more
I’ve had some fun watching Blue Jays in recent days. They do love their peanuts. If it’s small enough they’ll swallow shell and all if they think they can get it down the hatch. Not all of them go down smoothly. In that case they’ll fly off with it and break it apart in some … Read more
For the grandest entrance, it’s said you want to be the last to arrive for a big party. I can’t say that’s worked for me, but I know a few birds who could probably write a book on the subject…this eagle being one of them.
It takes a lot of energy to defend your flower patch or feeder from intruders…be they other hummingbirds, bees, or butterflies. This guy has always been up for the challenge. This image is kind of special to me…it was just a pose I’ve wanted to catch for a long time. Hummers go into this little … Read more
It’s important to have goals in your photography I think. That’s not to say I do it a lot, but last winter I got inspired learning about Moose Peterson’s aviation photography. In the picture taking of airplanes, with propellers, you ideally want to have the prop blurred substantially. It just looks more realistic, like it’s … Read more