Cliff Swallows on Lake Dawson
June 17, 2026
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These swallows are built for speed and precision, masters of the air that seem to defy gravity with every twist and turn. They are incredibly fun to watch and incredibly challenging to photograph as they skim just inches above the water in pursuit of insects. I had a blast photographing Cliff Swallows, Barn Swallows, and Northern Rough-winged Swall...
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Indigo Bunting Among Honeysuckle Berries
June 16, 2026
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I couldn't have dialed up a better scene for this mature male Indigo Bunting to pose in. I am always looking and hoping for birds to land in these bushes. Most of the time, they don't, but every now and then, the stars align and I'm rewarded for my patience. This is what makes nature photography so challenging and yet so rewarding. I can't direct t...
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Cedar Waxwing Profile
June 15, 2026
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I love the dramatic silhouette of this Cedar Waxwing set against a brilliant backlit sky. The light was so intense that capturing the bird's details would have required significant overexposure, sacrificing the mood of the scene. Instead, I embraced the shadows and focused on highlighting the Waxwing's elegant, unmistakable profile.
Even in silhou...
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Common Yellowthroat Warbler
June 14, 2026
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This male Common Yellowthroat was singing for all to hear. There are several nesting pairs all around Dawson Lake at Moraine View State Park. I appreciated that this one didn't dart into the thickest cover to never be seen again and, instead, decided to stay and linger for a bit.
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Eastern Kingbird
June 14, 2026
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This is another image from the series featuring the incredibly cooperative Eastern Kingbird I photographed at Moraine View State Park last week. It spent its time darting from perch to perch, scanning for insects and launching quick aerial pursuits whenever a meal presented itself. Every so often, it would pause to sing, as if it was showing off. B...
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