Take Off
A Red-tailed Hawk launches from its perch at the Ridgefield NWR, Nov. 20, 2017. Canon 5D Mark III, 1/500, f4, ISO 1250, 500mm, 5:05 p.m.
Precarious Perch
I watched this immature Bald Eagle for close to an hour at the Ridgefield NWR, hoping I might get a take off shot, some flight
Pro-education Falcon
Dec. 11, 2017, Ridgefield NWR – An American Kestrel promotes a refuge sign (among others) that far too many visitors ignore. Exiting your vehicle on
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Predator at Dusk
A Northern Harrier makes one of her last sweeps of the day over the fields of the Ridgefield NWR, Dec. 11, 2017, as the sun
Barred Owl – Lifer for Me
One of the highlights of my trip to the Ridgefield NWR on Nov. 20, 2017, was the spotting of this Barred Owl (lifer for me).
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Northern Shrike
A fun day at the Ridgefield wildlife refuge, November 20, 2017, where I saw this Northern Shrike and also my first Barred Owl. Canon 7D
Twelve O’Clock High
A Red-tailed Hawk takes a look my way as it flies overhead, October 27, 2017, at the Ridgefield NWR, in Washington state. Canon 7D Mark
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Red-tailed Hawk balancing on branch
This Red-tailed Hawk had flown to the top of a tree and had to do a few wing flaps to obtain balance on the branch.
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Vocal Harrier
A Northern Harrier calls out as it rests on a tree stump. It was difficult choosing which of the many poses provided by this bird.
Under the Radar
This Red-tailed Hawk just took off from a grassy area at the Ridgefield NWR, October 16, 2017. Canon 5D Mark III, 1/2000, f4, ISO 400,