Murky Water Dweller
Among the birds I observed Oct. 27, 2014, at the Ridgefield NWR, was this male Hooded Merganser. He was a little further out than I […]
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Serenity
Lighting was nice for this Pied-billed Grebe, Oct. 9, 2014, at Ridgefield Wa. When migrating, this bird can sustain distances up to 2000 miles, and
Preening Wood Duck on Perch
Wood Ducks, especially the males, have some of the most beautiful plumage. They nest in trees and are related to Mandarin Ducks of Asia. This
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Late Summer Pied-Billed Grebe
This is a look back at last September (9Sep2013) when I spotted this nicely colored Pied-billed Grebe in the water at the Ridgefield NWR.
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Shoveler Portrait
A Northern Shoveler drake photographed at sunset on the Ridgefield NWR, March 7, 2014. Canon 5D Mark III, 1/1600, f5.6, ISO 800, 700mm. A
Mallard in Flight
A female Mallard takes off as the sun was setting — Ridgefield NWR , Feb. 21, 2014. 1/1250, f5.6, ISO 2000, 700mm.
Colors of Winter
This January 21, 2014, image of a male Bufflehead shows off the beautiful colors that are much of the time hidden from our view. Taken
Cackling Goose Landing
A January 15, 2014, shot of a Cackling Goose coming in for a landing at the Ridgefield NWR. Canon 5D Mark III, 1/1250, f4,
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Handsome Dude
March 24, 2014, at the Ridgefield NWR, a male Hooded Merganser paddles by me in the waters of the Ash tree forest. Canon 5D
Enjoying the Sun!
The bright sun on Friday, March 21, 2014 at Ridgefield NWR allowed me to take some shots with my f8–1000mm (500 II + 2x III)