Flying By
A November 28, 2017, shot of a Great Egret as it flies close above me at the Ridgefield NWR. LARGEVIEW! Canon 5D Mark III, 1/1000, […]
Just when you think, ‘It’s Over’
Here’s a shot of the Blue Heron that I posted a few days ago, this time with the vole and only a split second before
Just when you think, ‘It’s Over’ Read More »
Eagle Attack!
Image of a Great Blue Heron being harassed by an immature Bald Eagle. Ridgefield NWR, Dec. 11, 2017. I drove up to this heron about
Dining on the Road, in the Rain
Just coming off a C drive failure on my computer on 11/27. I fixed the PC but decided to replace it due to some other
Dining on the Road, in the Rain Read More »
American Bittern with Tadpole
I watched this American Bittern catch a tadpole every five minutes or so at the Ridgefield NWR, October 27, 2017. A very resourceful bird! Canon
American Bittern with Tadpole Read More »
Snake’s Bad Day
This Great Blue Heron made short work of his snake lunch, Oct. 27, 2017, at the Ridgefield NWR. Canon 7D Mark II, 1/1600, f4, ISO
Sandhill Crane youngster
This immature Sandhill Crane was with its two parents only about 120 feet off the road. The youngster was standing but the two mature birds
Sandhill Crane youngster Read More »
“Itchin’ Feels Good!”
An image from August of 2016, this Green Heron has the oddest expression while itching. Taken at Ridgefield NWR. Canon 7D Mark II, 1/1250, f4,
“Itchin’ Feels Good!” Read More »
Sunset Flyer
It was a smoky day at the Ridgefield NWR, August 7, 2017. We’ve had a stretch of heat here in the Pacific Northwest that has
Attack from the Air
A Great Blue Heron was taking it easy but just a little too close to the Red-winged Blackbirds’ nest. The birds dive-bombed the heron many
Attack from the Air Read More »