Changing Places
I parked at Rest Lake on the Ridgefield NWR, Jan. 24, 2017, to watch a young Bald Eagle as it was standing on the ice-covered
Red-shouldered Hawk Portrait
This is likely a juvenile Red-shouldered Hawk that perched on a mossy branch, giving me a colorful portrait. Ridgefield NWR, Dec. 29, 2016. Canon 5D,
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Eagle Taking Flight
This immature Bald Eagle was on the ground accompanied by a crow that stayed very close. Once the eagle took off, the crow did too,
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Ol’ Pale Face
This is one of about a half dozen Bald Eagles that were taking part in some kind of eagle get-together at the Ridgefield NWR, January,
“Happy 2017!”
On a chilly Jan. 4, 2017, at the Ridgefield NWR, this Red-tailed Hawk is sending out New Year’s greetings to everyone. LARGEVIEW! Canon 5D Mark
Determination
A take off shot of the Bald Eagle at the Ridgefield NWR, Dec. 29, 2016. Canon 5D Mark III, 1/1250 f4, ISO 2500, 500mm, 2:46
Sittin’ on top of the world
A nice day out on the refuge today (Dec. 29, 2016) at Ridgefield. Conditions were mixed, ranging from bright sun to heavy clouds (but no
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Post Landing
A little far away on this one — an American Kestrel had just landed on this small post at the Ridgefield NWR, Nov. 25, 2016.
Blast from the Past
This image revisits one of the most memorable eagle confrontations in my 10 years of shooting birds. Taken in Dec. 2014 at the Ridgefield NWR.
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“Howdy down there!”
This American Kestrel hovered right above the road up about 50 feet at the Ridgefield NWR, Dec. 6, 2016. Typically, they’ll hover in position for
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