Great Blue Heron In A Palm
This particular Great Blue Heron was making a nest in the palm tree which I had not seen before.
Tag: bird
Long-billed Curlew At Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve
Kind of a boring name for this blog post, I realize, but those of you that love your birds will hopefully appreciate this fine Long-billed Curlew, a new one for Continue Reading →
California Towhee At Sepulveda Basin
Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Area is one of my favorites because it is very accessible with birds all year round. While waiting for the annual migration to start next month, here’s Continue Reading →
Snowy Egret Gliding Past A Watery Abstract
Another photos from a fine morning birding at Ballona Creek. It’s been rainy in LA these last few days, less than ideal for more birding. We’ll see what next week Continue Reading →
When The Sun Catches The Bufflehead Neck Just Right
If you’re not into birding you might wonder what the heck a Bufflehead is. I admit to not knowing myself until I spotted one in 2017. Annnnnddd I forgot about Continue Reading →
One-legged Whimbrel
I know if I tried to stand on one leg and look that same direction, I’d promptly fall over. From a fun morning birding at the outlet to Balboa Creek Continue Reading →
Red-footed Booby On Approach
Watching boobies making and tending nests can be a thrill.
Song Sparrow Bleating Out A Tune
Description: Song sparrows are fairly common around these parts. Plenty of them at my backyard bird feeders. While common, they also have a beautiful voice and song to share.
An American White Pelican And Its Buddies
Description: From a birding trip this last week to the Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve. I’m going there again this week to bird and pick up trash around the lake, if Continue Reading →
Hummy At A Flower
Description: I got lucky, that’s how I would describe what went into this photo. Hummingbirds are so dang fast and this one was no exception. But it did really like Continue Reading →
The Raven Is Curious
Description: There are plenty of ravens in Yosemite National Park that have no fear of humans.
Osprey Nest And Mount Shasta
Description: Hello there! It’s been a while, huh? Let me make no promises about posting more. Frankly, I’ve been not feeling a pull to photography since Nepal and Bhutan. It’s something Continue Reading →
There Are More Birds In Your Backyard Than You Realize
I love birds and I enjoy birding. And yet, I’m lazy at times. I also really enjoy citizen science. Now there is a tool to help lazy birders, or people Continue Reading →
Eyerings Are All The Rage In The Galapagos
Description: Here’s a gull that I can finally appreciate (and identify, unlike some of our West Coast seagulls). That distinct eyeing makes the Swallow-tailed Gull a stand out in any crowd. Continue Reading →
Nest Building Booby
Description: While one red-footed booby comes in with nest making material, can you spot the female in the brush? Location: Galapagos, Ecuador, South America Photograph Copyright Peter West Carey. Image Available For Continue Reading →
Frigatebird Flaunting It
Description: Puffing up his large, red neck pouch, hoping to attract a mate, this frigatebird scans the skies for a likely companion. Location: Galapagos, Ecuador, South America Photograph Copyright Peter West Carey. Continue Reading →
Penguins At The Equator? Heck Yeah!
Description: The Galapagos are not as warm as you might think. For one thing, they have their own penguins, named Galapagos Penguins (Spheniscus mendiculus). Like the other animals I’ve highlighted this Continue Reading →
Juvenile Lava Heron
Description: It sure looks like a lot of other herons I’ve seen, but I have to admit that Lava Heron (Butorides sundevalli) is a pretty cool name. It’s not made of Continue Reading →
Violet-green Swallow at Mono Lake
Description: It’s hard to catch the Swallows at Mono Lake while they take a break, but patience is rewarded. Here a Violet-green Swallow takes a pause before darting away. Location: Mono Continue Reading →
Great Egret Looking Great
Description: Believe it or not, this Great Egret ‘photo’ is a frame grab from a video. An 8K video to be precise. The extra pixels used by the 8K frame (7680×4320 Continue Reading →
The Power Of An Eagle
Description: Up in Alaska, where bald eagles are plentiful, it’s a pleasure to watch them hunt for fish, even in the rain. Location: Alaska, USA, North America Photograph Copyright Peter West Carey. Continue Reading →
California Scrub Jays Can Be Bullies
Description: Often simply called ‘bluebirds’ by those not in the know, California Scrub Jays, like the one pictured here, tend to scare all the birds away from the feeder. Then they Continue Reading →
Double-crested Cormorant
Description: While cormorants are divers for their meals, they don’t have the oils to keep their feathers dry like a penguin. Thus you can find them sunning themselves to dry Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Eurasian Eagle Owl
Title: Eurasian Eagle Owl Location: Seward Park, Seattle, Washington, USA, North America Description: Today was a good day with the Seward Park Audubon Center and Canon USA for a morning of Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Leucistic Bald Eagle
Title: Leucistic Bald Eagle Location: Deer Lagoon, Whidbey Island, Washington, USA, North America Description: You might remember my previous post about a leucistic bald eagle from a few weeks back. Those Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Spotted Towhee
Title: Spotted Towhee Location: Earth Sanctuary, Whidbey Island, Washington, USA, North America Description: Birds will often stand on one leg to conserve heat. Or maybe just to show off. Find me on Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Leucistic Bald Eagle On Whidbey Island
Title: Leucistic Bald Eagle On Whidbey Island Location: Whidbey Island, Washington, USA, North America Description: This is a new one for me. I have never heard of a Leucistic Bald Eagle until Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Great Horned Owl Chilling In A Tree
Title: Great Horned Owl Chilling In A Tree Location: Mayflower County Park, Blythe, California, USA, North America Description: I almost missed this wonderful owl if not for a visitor from Australia who pointed Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Bald Eagle Overhead
Title: Bald Eagle Overhead Location: Langley, Whidbey Island, Washington, USA, North America Description: I love eagles, even on gray days. Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II Lens: Sigma 150-600mm Sport ISO: 500 Focal Length: Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – White Ibis In Panama
Title: White Ibis In Panama Location: Isla Afuera, Veraguas, Panama, Central America Description: It was a trip to Panama this last July that got me hooked on Birding (with a capital B). Continue Reading →