Pretty Feathers
A Savannah Sparrow beginning a tail and wing stretch at the Ridgefield NWR, May 2, 2017. Canon 5D Mark III, 1/1250, f4, ISO 1600, 500mm, …
Singing Yellow-rumped Warbler
A common bird at the Ridgefield NWR in Spring, the Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle variety with white throat) can be seen all over the refuge. The …
Wilson’s Warbler
The Wilson’s Warbler is a pretty common Spring migrant in the U.S. but I’ve not seen one at the Ridgefield NWR until today (May 2, …
In Perfect Tune
It’s an interesting time of the year at the Ridgefield NWR. Large raptors are very rarely seen except for the occasional harrier. So I primarily …
“I’m so tired, my tired’s tired!”
I really don’t think this Savannah Sparrow is tired, but he looks exhausted in this image. I believe he was trying to scratch his neck …
Ready for Launch!
A split second later, this Marsh Wren had taken flight and was gone. He posed for a few portraits prior to this frame but I …
Small Bird, Big Forest
This is a shot I took back on January 7, 2016, at the Ridgefield NWR, in the Ash tree forest. I’m not great at wren …
Golden-crowned Sparrow
I took an opportunity April 13, 2016, to get down on the ground for this shot of the Golden-crowned Sparrow, taken at the Ridgefield NWR …
The Obligatory April Yellowthroat
I took a drive to the Ridgefield NWR this morning, April 6, 2016, to get my annual shot of our bird that confirms Spring is …
Is it Spring Yet?
From a large bird yesterday to a small bird, taken on Jan. 20, 2016, at Ridgefield NWR. This Song Sparrow landed on a moss-covered log …