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Black Bear of Glacier National Park
September 16, 2026 - One of the most exciting moments of our Glacier National Park trip happened when we came across this lone black bear fee...
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Juvenile Bull Moose
September 13, 2026 - Nothing gets the blood pumping more than coming across a couple of moose around the corner on the trail you are hiking....
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Sunset at Glacier National Park
September 12, 2026 - Like all of the parks we visited this summer, the sunset at Glacier National Park did not disappoint. This was taken at...
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Colors of McDonald Lake in Glacier National Park
September 09, 2026 - We could not get over how stunning these colorful rocks were along the banks of Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park....
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Common Loon in Glacier National Park
September 08, 2026 - So before we left for this cross-country drive to multiple national parks, Evan and I had a few birds we were hoping to...
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McDonald Creek
September 07, 2026 - As we hiked along McDonald Creek, we could hear the roar of rushing water growing louder. Coming through the dark, shade...
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Osprey in Glacier National Park
September 07, 2026 - Ospreys are one of my favorite birds of prey. They are incredible to watch in flight, but watching one plunge into the w...
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McDonald Creek
September 06, 2026 - The creeks and streams in Glacier National Park, fed by cascading mountain waterfalls, were absolutely stunning. The wat...
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Lake McDonald Landscape
September 05, 2026 - I got lucky when this mama Common Merganser and her chicks came swimming across the stunning landscape of Lake McDonald...
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Glacier National Park Panorama
September 05, 2026 - One of the many insanely beautiful views from on top of Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park, Montana. Of cour...
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St. Mary Lake
September 04, 2026 - This view from St. Mary Lake greets you as you begin your climb along Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park, Mo...
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Looking up on Going to the Sun Road
September 03, 2026 - I'm not going to lie, Going-to-the-Sun Road had me worried. I was attempting it with a rental car, which turned out to b...
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Glacier National Park - Swiftcurrent Lake
September 01, 2026 - It is only fitting to make my first post from Glacier National Park feature a mountain landscape. The views were absolut...
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Sunset on Theodore Roosevelt National Park
August 30, 2026 - The last image I’ll edit and share from Theodore Roosevelt National Park for a bit. It was an amazing park for viewing w...
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Shake it Off
August 30, 2026 - I was able to catch this bison mid-shake, with grass and dust flying everywhere. I just love the strands of its beard wh...
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Cedar Waxwing at TRNP
August 29, 2026 - A series of images of one of the Cedar Waxwings photographed at Theodore Roosevelt National Park. I really find this bir...
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Cedar Waxwing with Breakfast
August 29, 2026 - While touring Theodore Roosevelt National Park, we saw this Cedar Waxwing. It had just caught an insect for breakfast. W...
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American Kestrel
August 27, 2026 - One of the first birds we saw at Theodore Roosevelt National Park was this American Kestrel. Actually, my wife spotted i...
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Coyote at TRNP
August 26, 2026 - Just before leaving Theodore Roosevelt National Park, I saw this guy moving way in the distance. A coyote was on the pro...
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Black--billed Magpie
August 25, 2026 - While magpies were very common out west, they were especially plentiful throughout Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Acc...
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Spotted Towhee
August 24, 2026 - I got this image of a Spotted Towhee at Theodore Roosevelt National Park as we slowly drove through the park. We would h...
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Western King Bird
August 23, 2026 - I was absolutely thrilled to see and capture these photos of a lifer Western Kingbird in Theodore Roosevelt National Par...
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Sunsets of Theodore Roosevelt National Park-4
August 22, 2026 - Here are a few images taken at sunset on our first night at Theodore Roosevelt National Park. We were blessed with clear...
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Protect Our National Parks
August 20, 2026 - An image is worth a thousand words, and these three images probably say more about my feelings than I ever could. They c...
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Sunset over TRNP
August 19, 2026 - This is one of several images of one of the most beautiful sunsets we saw on our trip, and it was at Theodore Roosevelt...
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Pronghorn of TRNP
August 18, 2026 - There are about 150 pronghorn found at Theodore Roosevelt National Park. We found them to be so beautiful and unique as...
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Orange Badlands
August 17, 2026 - It is amazing how these badland formations glow orange when they reflect the sun. The iron-rich minerals, combined with...
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Hey Watch It!
August 17, 2026 - This sequence had me laughing, and I’m glad I caught these images. No explanation is really necessary here—the prairie d...
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Ornery Prairie Dog
August 16, 2026 - I shared a cute and cuddly post about these prairie dogs already, but this series of images highlights the active, rambu...
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The Badlands of North Dakota
August 15, 2026 - Here is another landscape from Theodore Roosevelt National Park. I really like the way this one shows the layers in the...
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Wild Horses of Theodore Roosevelt National Park
August 12, 2026 - Before planning our trip to TRNP, we had heard about the possibility of seeing wild horses. According to the park’s webs...
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Bison of TRNP
August 12, 2026 - The American Bison truly is a special, mystical, and majestic animal that we need to continue to protect and support. Th...
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Bison on a Formation
August 11, 2026 - We were amazed to see how these bison roamed throughout the terrain of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. They weren’t li...
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A Bison Glance
August 11, 2026 - Capturing these fleeting moments of eye contact with a wild bison is no easy task. As they walk, their massive bodies ge...
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Profile of a Bull Bison
August 10, 2026 - All of the images you will see me posting of these massive American Bison were taken safely from a car and from an appro...
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American Bison in Evening Glow
August 10, 2026 - This American bison, standing in the backlit glow of the evening light, was a breathtaking and almost timeless scene. Fo...
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The American Bison
August 09, 2026 - One of the highlights of Theodore Roosevelt National Park was watching these free-roaming wild American bison throughout...
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Badlands Landscape Pano from TRNP
August 08, 2026 - Here is a panoramic view of one of the breathtaking vistas in the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. When t...
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TRNP Badlands
August 07, 2026 - Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota contained some of the most otherworldly yet beautiful landscapes and fo...
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Eagles of Alaska
August 04, 2026 - One of my favorite birds and photography subjects is the Bald Eagle. Alaska is home to more than half of the world’s Bal...
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Waterfalls in Alaska
August 04, 2026 - These are just a few of the waterfalls I could see from the cruise ship while traveling through the Inside Passage of Al...
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Pulling Into Skagway at Sunrise
August 03, 2026 - I was blessed with this beautiful scene when I woke up very early one morning hoping to catch the sunrise. As I stepped...
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Margerie Glacier
August 02, 2026 - The Margerie Glacier is absolutely beautiful, with its jagged, bluish-white ice wall and sheer size. The boats in the fo...
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John Hopkins Glacier
August 01, 2026 - John Hopkins Glacier was one of the glaciers in Glacier Bay National Park, and it quickly became one of my favorites. Th...
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Carved by Glaciers
July 31, 2026 - Glaciers carved some of the most beautiful and unimaginable landforms on the planet in Alaska. These vistas look like so...
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Orcas
July 31, 2026 - This was a lucky capture, in my opinion. I knew it would be a treat to even see Orcas, let alone photograph them. On the...
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Harbor Seals
July 30, 2026 - The Harbor Seals weren't as plentiful as the Sea Otters, but they were there and looking very plump as they depend on th...
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Perspective in Alaska
July 30, 2026 - Alaska has a way of making one feel small. I was trying to capture this image of the massive mountains of trees. It is d...
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Alaska Mountains Panorama
July 30, 2026 - Imagine waking up, walking out of your cruise ship room, and heading up to the viewing deck on the first day of the crui...
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Layers of Mountains
July 29, 2026 - The layers upon layers of islands, hills, and mountains seem to be endless in Alaska. It is truly an amazing sight to be...
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Sea Otters
July 29, 2026 - How cute are these sea otters? We were able to spot dozens of them from the cruise ship, mostly in Glacier Bay. The bril...
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Scenic Alaska
July 28, 2026 - I could never grow tired of these landscapes. Every direction I looked, I saw an amazing image that could be captured. I...
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Humpback Dorsal Fin
July 27, 2026 - I was reading that a humpback's dorsal fin is like a fingerprint. Each humpback has a unique dorsal fin. Researchers use...
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Alaskan Morning Whale Spout
July 27, 2026 - This is the first landscape I processed from our family cruise to Alaska. I completely fell in love with Alaska's breath...
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Caspian Tern Dive
July 11, 2026 - Watching these large terns dive firsthand never gets old and is a must-see. The moment they spot their prey and commit t...
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Eastern Meadowlark in Flight
July 09, 2026 - Caught this Eastern Meadowlark in flight today while testing out a lens I'm renting. I like the extra reach it provides,...
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Caspian Tern Flyover
July 08, 2026 - This Caspian Tern flyover was pretty spectacular as it flew fairly close. It was nice being able to capture more details...
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Admiring Its Shadow
July 07, 2026 - This Ring-billed Gull was fishing at Emiquon Nature Preserve, giving us quite the show, but my favorite image was when i...
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Young Buck and Doe
July 06, 2026 - My son and I stumbled upon this scene while looking for birds at Banner Marsh. The young buck was impressive. His antler...
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Swan Nap Time
July 05, 2026 - This was a pretty cool moment captured at Banner Marsh last week. Mama swan was watching over her cygnets as if it were...
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Yellow Warbler
July 05, 2026 - Of course I miss the sweet, colorful migratory warblers that pass through in the spring and fall, but I'm always happy a...
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Red-bellied Woodpecker
July 04, 2026 - The male and female Red-bellied Woodpeckers share the responsibility of feeding their young. I watched as this pair flew...
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Eastern Bluebird with Berries
July 03, 2026 - I observed this Eastern Bluebird gathering as many honeysuckle berries as it could, presumably to feed hungry juveniles...
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Black-crowned Night Heron
June 29, 2026 - I had a lot of fun with my son today visiting Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge to look for birds. We saw several great b...
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Moment Before Impact
June 28, 2026 - I love this image of the Caspian Tern just before breaking the water. I can't imagine what is going through its mind as...
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Baltimore Oriole Wings
June 27, 2026 - This beautiful Baltimore Oriole put on a show along the road at Moraine View State Park. It was in the tall grasses at e...
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Wood Duck Hen with Ducklings
June 27, 2026 - I stumbled upon this Wood Duck hen with her ducklings in one of the coves at Moraine View State Park. They kept tucked b...
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Caspian Tern Dive Sequence
June 26, 2026 - Here is another sequence of the Caspian Tern diving for fish at Dawson Lake yesterday (6/25/26). This series captures th...
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Caspian Tern Dive
June 25, 2026 - This morning my son and I went out to look for the cool Krider's Red-tailed Hawk I saw earlier in the week, but we had n...
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Red-tailed Hawk (Krider's)
June 25, 2026 - I had a pretty exciting moment earlier this week. I was driving home after spending some time photographing birds at Mor...
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Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
June 22, 2026 - This was my first time seeing these in Central Illinois, although they have been reported on and off over the past sever...
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Northern Flicker in Flight
June 21, 2026 - Few birds can match the beauty of a Northern Flicker in flight. I never pass up a chance to photograph one when it takes...
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Fun Photographing a Fawn
June 20, 2026 - I made the most of my time photographing this sweet fawn yesterday afternoon. It was pretty amazing. At one point, I tho...
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Yellow-breasted Chat
June 19, 2026 - This bird has been a bit of a nemesis for me. I've heard them, seen them flash by me, and have even photographed them fr...
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Sweet Fawn
June 19, 2026 - I left this morning with the goal of trying to get some fawn images. I know there are several around Moraine View State...
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Blue Grosbeak on the Attack
June 18, 2026 - I observed this Blue Grosbeak, which I believe is an immature male, darting haphazardly through the branches. At first,...
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Indigo Bunting Life Advice
June 18, 2026 - Thank you for the life advice, Mr. Indigo Bunting. The way he was looking through my soul as I approached this sign was...
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Cliff Swallows on Lake Dawson
June 17, 2026 - These swallows are built for speed and precision, masters of the air that seem to defy gravity with every twist and turn...
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Indigo Bunting Among Honeysuckle Berries
June 16, 2026 - I couldn't have dialed up a better scene for this mature male Indigo Bunting to pose in. I am always looking and hoping...
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Cedar Waxwing Profile
June 15, 2026 - I love the dramatic silhouette of this Cedar Waxwing set against a brilliant backlit sky. The light was so intense that...
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Common Yellowthroat Warbler
June 14, 2026 - This male Common Yellowthroat was singing for all to hear. There are several nesting pairs all around Dawson Lake at Mor...
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Eastern Kingbird
June 14, 2026 - This is another image from the series featuring the incredibly cooperative Eastern Kingbird I photographed at Moraine Vi...
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Red-bellied Woodpecker Rockstar
June 14, 2026 - This Red-bellied Woodpecker thinks it's a rock and roll star! It has the look, and it was belting a tune like it owned t...
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Mourning Dove
June 13, 2026 - I photographed this Mourning Dove yesterday and was captivated by the gentle, dappled light falling on this sweet bird....
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Indigo Buntin In Flight
June 12, 2026 - Caught this Indigo Bunting in flight with its wings fully spread. It was quite a ways away, so I had to crop the image,...
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Eastern Kingbird Flyby
June 11, 2026 - I will say that the Eastern Kingbird has been one of the most photogenic birds of the season for me. This one, in partic...
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Brown Thrasher
June 11, 2026 - I was able to photograph this Brown Thrasher at Moraine View State Park on May 21, 2026. I remember loving the lighting...
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Indigo Bunting from Spring 2026
June 10, 2026 - While in pursuit of warblers and other spring migrants, I can't resist photographing these sweet little Indigo Buntings...
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Red-bellied Woodpecker
June 08, 2026 - Spotted this Red-bellied Woodpecker peeking out from the top of a Mulberry tree. The light was hitting those red eyes ju...
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Upland Sandpiper
June 07, 2026 - Crazy story behind this bird. I’ve driven out Route 9 several times now on my way to Moraine View State Park for nature...
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Frozen in Flight
June 06, 2026 - I love this image of a Baltimore Oriole frozen in flight, its backlit wings fully extended in front of it. Capturing bre...
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Tree Swallow
June 06, 2026 - It was a joy to observe these beautiful Tree Swallows as they worked a field at Schroeder Nature Preserve. Hearing their...
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Common Yellowthroat in Golden Light
June 05, 2026 - Golden hour light gives this little Common Yellowthroat warbler a magical glow. The vibrant yellow throat and belly cont...
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Common Yellowthroat in Flight
June 05, 2026 - These little warblers can be difficult to catch in the open and sitting still, but thankfully I was able to capture this...
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Cedar Waxwing Among Berries
June 05, 2026 - I love photographing Cedar Waxwings, especially when they cooperate by landing in a honeysuckle bush full of berries....
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A Doe with her Fawns
June 04, 2026 - While out looking for birds today, I stumbled upon this adorable scene of a doe with her very young fawns barely visible...
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Eastern Bluebird with the Worm
June 03, 2026 - This backlit image of an Eastern Bluebird turned out just as I had hoped. The backlight from the sun created a nice rim...
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Eastern Phoebe with a Fresh Catch
June 03, 2026 - I took several interesting images of this Eastern Phoebe with a freshly caught butterfly, but this is the one I chose to...
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Alder Flycatcher
June 01, 2026 - I really enjoyed watching and listening to this little Alder Flycatcher. I wasn't sure at first, but my app consistently...
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Eastern Phoebe in Action
June 01, 2026 - I tried to assemble this sequence of an Eastern Phoebe, a bird in the flycatcher family, flying from one limb to another...
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Eastern Kingbird Pair
June 01, 2026 - I had to pause and enjoy this scene of a couple of Eastern Kingbirds enjoying the evening glow of the sun on a spring ni...
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Eastern Wood-PeWee Takeoff
May 31, 2026 - I managed to get this image of an Eastern Wood-Pewee in the process of taking off. One of the fun challenges of photogra...
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Immature Orchard Oriole
May 30, 2026 - I've seen many Orchard Orioles, but I'm not sure I've ever seen or photographed an immature male Orchard Oriole. I love...
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Portrait of an Eastern Bluebird
May 30, 2026 - I have encountered several nesting pairs of Eastern Bluebirds around the county this spring. I knew without fail that I...
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Downy Woodpecker Providing
May 30, 2026 - I enjoyed watching this Downy Woodpecker make trips back to the nest to feed the chicks inside the hollowed-out tree. It...
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Field Sparrow in Flight
May 28, 2026 - I found this beautiful Field Sparrow moving through, of all places, a field at Comlara Park. I appreciate that it gave m...
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Eastern Wood-Pewee
May 28, 2026 - I loved that this Eastern Wood-Pewee was giving me as curious a look as I was giving it. This flycatcher was soaking up...
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Black-throated Green Warbler
May 28, 2026 - This series of Black-throated Green Warbler images was taken on May 14th at Centennial Park in Heyworth, IL. This partic...
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American Goldfinch Enjoying Nature
May 28, 2026 - I caught this Goldfinch watching a sweat bee fly by, as it perched quietly along the banks of the pond at Centennial Par...
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American Redstart in Flight
May 27, 2026 - I was thrilled to capture this American Redstart with its wings fully extended as it danced from limb to limb at Centenn...
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Worm-eating Warbler-2
May 27, 2026 - This isn’t a new image, but just one I’m finally getting around to editing and posting. This is another image of the elu...
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Downy Woodpecker in Action
May 27, 2026 - I have always wanted to capture a series of images of a woodpecker working on a tree. This series captures different mom...
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Cool Hair (Cardinal)
May 27, 2026 - Check out the cool hair on this cardinal! That windswept crest gave this little guy a ton of personality, and I really l...
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Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
May 26, 2026 - That Blue-gray Gnatcatcher is such a sweet little bird, full of personality and beauty. I love the subtle blue coloring.
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Nashville Warbler
May 26, 2026 - I was able to capture these images of a vibrant Nashville Warbler at Funk’s Grove on May 2nd. I heard this guy chirping...
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What a Nut
May 26, 2026 - I caught this Blue Jay mid-snack just after it had pulled a nut out of its shell. The look it gave me was priceless, lik...
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Red Head Overhead
May 26, 2026 - Nothing like seeing the flash of red and white high up in the trees from the fully extended wings of a Red-headed Woodpe...
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Northern Cardinal
May 25, 2026 - The Northern Cardinal is a beloved North American bird that, for many, spiritually symbolizes the presence of an angel o...
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The Chase (American Redstart)
May 23, 2026 - Sometimes you capture something that you didn’t expect. Whenever I’m photographing wildlife, I’m always hopeful to captu...
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Wilson's Warbler
May 23, 2026 - Warblers are generally very small, but the Wilson’s Warbler is one of the smallest. If it wasn’t for their flashy colors...
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Canada Warbler-6
May 22, 2026 - It took me a bit to finally photograph this warbler this year, and this little guy, in particular, played hard to get at...
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Red-shouldered Hawk
May 20, 2026 - While driving around Moraine View State Park tonight, I was rewarded with this beautiful Red-shouldered Hawk perched in...
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Common Yellowthroat
May 19, 2026 - I spotted this Common Yellowthroat posing on this driftwood along the Kickapoo Creek. The dense canopy of trees blocks m...
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Carolina Wren - Defending the Nest
May 17, 2026 - Much respect to this Carolina Wren protecting the nest. The strong stance, the call, and the proud sense of duty this li...
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Fledgling Carolina Wren
May 17, 2026 - How stinking adorable is this little fledgling Carolina Wren? He might just be my new spirit animal. I’ve decided to cal...
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Baltimore Oriole Squabble
May 16, 2026 - Tonight I went to Schroeder Nature Preserve near Heyworth to test out a few new camera settings. I recently added a thir...
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Playful Gnatcatcher
May 16, 2026 - The Blue-gray Gnatcatcher can be a playful and entertaining bird to watch. There were a couple of them at Funk's Grove t...
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Yellow Warbler from Moraine View
May 16, 2026 - This series of Yellow Warbler images was taken over a week ago at Moraine View State Park. It was very cooperative and s...
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Flash of Gold - Northern Yellow Warbler
May 16, 2026 - Nothing like spotting a couple of flashes of gold along the stalks and reeds of a pond and being rewarded by capturing t...
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Connecticut Warbler
May 16, 2026 - I thought I had a Blue-headed Vireo that I had been chasing around the park and had several images of already. Then I go...
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Worm-eating Warbler
May 13, 2026 - I was fortunate enough tonight to relocate the rare and notoriously difficult-to-find Worm-eating Warbler that my son di...
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Wild Turkey
May 12, 2026 - This wild female turkey was photographed at Moraine View State Park a couple of weeks ago.
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Northern Waterthrush
May 12, 2026 - I have to give this little Northern Waterthrush some credit for helping me find the Prothonotary Warbler I posted last w...
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American Redstart
May 11, 2026 - As usual, this little warbler would not stay still for more than a nanosecond, which always makes for a difficult subjec...
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Gray Catbird Flight
May 10, 2026 - I really liked this moment I captured of a Gray Catbird just as it lifted off with its wings fully spread.
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Summer Tanager (Mature Male)
May 10, 2026 - As I was photographing the various warblers all around me, I was oblivious to the Summer Tanager sitting on a limb at ey...
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Black-throated Green Warbler
May 09, 2026 - This Black-throated Green Warbler definitely made me earn these images. It rarely left the top of the canopy and, like m...
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Northern Parula
May 09, 2026 - I was thrilled to find this Northern Parula in such a cooperative mood, happily posing for several beautiful portraits d...
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Chestnut-sided Warbler
May 09, 2026 - “Pleased, pleased, pleased to meetcha!” as their song goes, for this little Chestnut-sided Warbler at Ewing Park this pa...
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Blackburnian Warbler
May 08, 2026 - While this warbler stayed pretty high up in the tree, I knew, based on the bright orange coloring, that I had a Blackbur...
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Prothonotary Warbler Along the Creek
May 07, 2026 - I had the great pleasure of spending some time with this striking Prothonotary Warbler along the Ewing Park creek yester...
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Eastern Bluebird-2
May 05, 2026 - The Eastern Bluebird is one of my favorite birds to photograph. I love the bright flashes of blue and warm rust tones as...
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Great Crested Flycatcher
May 04, 2026 - As the migration has been a bit slow so far this year, I had a fairly quiet night of birding last week. It was salvaged...
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Yellow Warbler Catches a Meal Series
May 03, 2026 - I’m thrilled to have captured this entire sequence of a Yellow Warbler spotting a tiny bug on a leaf and then, in one fl...
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Bald Eagle at Moraine View State Park
May 03, 2026 - I could watch these eagles all day, and with numbers growing in Central Illinois, I’m hoping to get more of these opport...
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Eagle Perched over Dawson Lake
May 02, 2026 - Evan, my son, and I have seen a bald eagle on just about every birding outing we have taken over the past couple of week...
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Tufted Titmouse-3
May 02, 2026 - The Tufted Titmouse is one of my favorite birds, and it is always unbothered by my presence. This social bird is often v...
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Spotlight on a Northern Cardinal
May 02, 2026 - When nature is your studio and the spotlight is perfectly placed on the subject, you have to lock in the focus and get t...
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Female Eastern Bluebird
April 20, 2026 - This Female Eastern Bluebird wasn't concerned with my son and I taking her photo at all. She sat in this perfect light f...
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