Mother Goose And Goslings
Happy Mother’s Day! A Canada Goose and little goslings explore the wild waters of the Antelope Valley’s Apollo Community Park.
Tag: water
Gray Day In Grand Teton National Park
It was a gray day in Grand Teton National Park. But that doesn’t mean I’d keep my camera packed away. Continue Reading →
Wings Like A Fine Watercolor
Green Herons have such beautiful coloration in my book. Just look at those wings! Beautiful and highly functional as well.
Stare Down With A Pied-billed Grebe
I’m not sure what is so pied-billed about this grebe, but they are easy to identify!
Mallard Watching Snowy Egret Take Flight
Sometimes I prefer my titles to be exacting. In this case, I truly can’t confirm the Mallard is really watching the Snowy Egret take off. But it is in the Continue Reading →
Brandt’s Cormorant At Top Speed
I’ll have some nesting pictures later in the week because these Brandt’s Cormorants in La Jolla, California nest RIGHT next to a sidewalk on a bluff. But for now, enjoy Continue Reading →
Great Egret Is More Green Than I Knew
I guess I never looked too closely at the Great Egret photos I’ve taken or maybe the West Coast egrets aren’t so green around the eyes. This Great Egret, stalking Continue Reading →
Canada Geese And Their Cute Goslings
While in Illinois earlier this week I did a little birding at Horseshoe Lake State Park. After wandering for a half hour I came across not one. but two Canada Continue Reading →
No One Sneaks Up On These Ducks
A Mallard pair keeps a vigilant eye out for predators.
Fighting For The Fish, La Mirada Style
Sometimes you go to the human-made pond in the human-made park and are curious about the birds, thinking you’re not going to find a lot. It’s not like National Geographic Continue Reading →
Storm Break On The Coast
Yesterday was a transition day out at the Malibu Lagoon. When I got there drizzle coated my camera and had left the parking lot and beach deserted. Except the couple Continue Reading →
Elegant Terns Inbound
I went birding at Malibu Lagoon today and these Elegant Terns were so dang loud and active. Kinda cute, kinda. 🙂
Beautiful Green-winged Teal
A very artful bird with distinct coloring.
Wide Angle Of Yosemite Falls Between The Trees
Classic classicness. I love this view and the whole Yosemite Valley.
Reddish Egret In A Heron Pose
Yes, all the martial arts I have ever learned comes from Bruce Lee and Kung Fu Panda films. This then, is an egret in a crane pose.
Red-breasted Merganser With A Fresh Catch
Taken at Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve while this fella was trying to stay away from nearby egrets.
Wide LA River Panorama Near 6th Street Bridge
One of the best uses of drones, I feel, is a solid panorama of what the world looks like from up there. When no hills exists, grab a drone.
Calmness Of Winter’s Depths
Winter will soon be losing its grip on Yosemite National Park. But back in January, when the crowds are far away and we didn’t yet have cuts to Park staff Continue Reading →
The American Avocet Is My Bird Of The Year
Do you pick a bird of the year when the year has just started and you’ve only seen 89 different species? I do. And I’ve fallen head over feathers for Continue Reading →
Swimming With An Expert
Nothing makes you feel like a clumsy landlubber quite like swimming with a graceful turtle.
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 →
The Ocean Cleanup Interceptor 007
It has a fancy name and there has been controversy behind The Ocean Cleanup’s efforts to remove trash from the open ocean, I have to admit I love their idea 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 →
Does This Make You Seasick?
Abstracts of water are a favorite of mine. Adding motion to motion can produce interesting images. Add in a bit of punchy processing and you might get a little seasick.
Elk Through The Trees
Hanging out in Canmore this last week (that’s in Alberta, that’s in Canada) I was reminded of the charm of mountain towns and their outdoor lifestyle. Even in the cold. Continue Reading →
Morning Sun On Mauna Kea
You don’t have to get up stupid early to catch a glimpse of Mauna Kea from Haleakal? on Maui, about 80 miles away. My suggestion is to go up when Continue Reading →
Blue Reflections In White Rock
Before the sun comes up, the sky is a special blue, reflected in a puddle of the White Rim Trail in Utah.
Mesmerized By A Fountain
I watched this funky little fountain in courtyard of a mall for a good five minutes. This was the day the hills caught fire.
From Inside Haleakala’s Crater, Looking Out
The crater of Haleakala is a wondrous place I want to explore more. Besides being in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, it is one of the most accessible craters Continue Reading →