Canvasback
A semi-rare visitor to the Ridgefield NWR (at least when I’m there!), this fellow spent much of the winter here and in an area relatively […]
Sitting Duck
A Bufflehead, taken Jan. 21, 2014, at the Ridgefield NWR. Canon 5D Mark III, 1/1250, f9, ISO 1250, 700mm (500 + 1.4x).
Bittersweet Encounter: Trumpeter Swan
This is my first picture of a Trumpeter Swan, taken Jan. 21, 2014, at the Ridgefield NWR. The bird was alone in the water, hundreds
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“Look into my eye!”
A pair of Double-crested Cormorants have been hanging around at the Ridgefield NWR the last week or two. Their location makes it tough to get
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Grebe with Lunch
An Oct. 18, 2013, image taken at the Ridgefield NWR. Canon 5D Mark III, 1/1000, f8, ISO 1250, 1000mm (500 + 2x)
“Sitting Duck”
A female Mallard poses for me surrounded by duck weed at the Ridgefield NWR, Aug. 27, 2013. Canon 5D Mark III, 1/1600, f5.6, ISO 1000,
Slobbering Duck
Here’s a Northern Shoveler not exactly minding his manners. Based on the colors of this duck, it may be a juvenile. Taken June 17, 2013,
Wood Duck Calling
This Wood Duck was calling out continually for quite a while at the Ridgefield NWR, May 20, 2013. This is arguably the most colorful duck
Springtime Rocks!
This Ring-necked Duck showed me his ring and wings today (May 1, 2013) at the Ridgefield NWR in Washington state. Canon 5D Mark III, 1/1000,
Brought to you in living color!
Feb. 20, 2013, at the Ridgefield NWR in southwest Washington state. A light overcast day can be the best time to photograph these mostly black
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