Great Crested Flycatcher
May 04, 2026
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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 by this beautifully lit Great Crested Flycatcher. I heard its beautiful call and located it fairly quickly. I was lucky that it sat in some evening golden hour light long enough for just a few images. This was taken at Ewing Park...
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Yellow Warbler Catches a Meal Series
May 03, 2026
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I’m thrilled to have captured this entire sequence of a Yellow Warbler spotting a tiny bug on a leaf and then, in one fluid motion, maneuvering midair to pluck it away. The whole moment unfolded in the blink of an eye—so fast it almost felt unreal. Nature has a quiet magic to it, and being able to preserve a moment like this feels like a gift. If y...
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Bald Eagle at Moraine View State Park
May 03, 2026
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I could watch these eagles all day, and with numbers growing in Central Illinois, I’m hoping to get more of these opportunities moving forward, especially at Moraine View State Park. These were taken on April 27th, 2026 later in the afternoon.
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Eagle Perched over Dawson Lake
May 02, 2026
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Evan, my son, and I have seen a bald eagle on just about every birding outing we have taken over the past couple of weeks. It is so awesome to see them so regularly. Last week, we watched at least five bald eagles perched, soaring, and fishing on Dawson Lake at Moraine View State Park.
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Tufted Titmouse-3
May 02, 2026
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The Tufted Titmouse is one of my favorite birds, and it is always unbothered by my presence. This social bird is often viewed as a sign of good luck and resilience, encouraging you to keep your spirits high. I enjoyed photographing three of these friendly birds at Comlara Park.
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