A Skipping Lesser Yellow Leg
May 02, 2014
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I'm not the best at identifying some of these shore birds but I'm pretty positive this is a lesser yellowleg. I love the way he was skipping along in the mud where he was looking for a snack. I also like the reflection. I know the mud isn't the prettiest of settings but that is where these birds are happiest.
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The Eastern Phoebe
April 30, 2014
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This Eastern Phoebe is ready to start finding insects to snack on this Spring. With the wet start, he should have no problem finding some.
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Pelican Catching the Light
April 29, 2014
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I just love the light at sunrise. Notice how it illuminates the front of this pelican and even catches within the right wing lighting it up. The image makes for a pretty black and white, but I just can't pull myself to leave it black and white with the gorgeous warm light.
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Among the Cattails
April 27, 2014
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Many times I hear these red-winged blackbirds moving and calling from within the reeds and cattails. Sometimes you see them on top of the cattails, but I really like this view looking within the cattails...you can see another red-winged blackbird in the background. Hearing several of these birds calling along the water-front is such a welcome, summ...
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Blue-winged Teal Couple in Flight
April 26, 2014
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These are beautiful ducks, especially in flight. I had the opportunity to make a quick visit to Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge this afternoon before heading back home. I was rewarded with a few birds good looks at some pretty shore birds and ducks including lots of these blue-winged teals. I love the painting-like backdrop and blue sky which make...
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