Prothonotary Warbler Along the Creek
May 07, 2026
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I had the great pleasure of spending some time with this striking Prothonotary Warbler along the Ewing Park creek yesterday afternoon. I learned so much from watching this warbler work the banks of the creek searching for insects, especially spiders in their webs. In a couple of the images, you can see it either chasing a spider or eating one. The...
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Eastern Bluebird-2
May 05, 2026
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The Eastern Bluebird is one of my favorite birds to photograph. I love the bright flashes of blue and warm rust tones as they flit from branch to branch or swoop down to snatch insects. Their return each spring feels like a cheerful sign that the season has truly arrived.
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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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