Killdeer Calling
A Killdeer pair has returned to the same spot to nest again this year at the Ridgefield NWR. One of the birds posed for me […]
A Killdeer pair has returned to the same spot to nest again this year at the Ridgefield NWR. One of the birds posed for me […]
Here’s a rarity in this part of the country, especially for winter time. This Ovenbird should be vacationing in Mexico right now but for some
Ovenbird in Portland, OR Read More »
Here’s a shot of a lifer for me–the Varied Thrush. It’s body shape and size are almost exactly that of the common American Robin. In
My previous shot of a Black Phoebe was in Nov. 2010, so this is a fairly rare find for me at the Ridgefield NWR. When
Black Phoebe on Gate Read More »
I took this American Robin Nov. 2, at the Ridgefield NWR. ISO setting was 1600 on the 5DMkIII, on a dark, low overcast day. I’m
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A Red-winged Blackbird hangs onto a Cattail stalk at the Ridgefield NWR, May 2, 2012. Taken with a Canon 7D, 1/800, f5.6, ISO800, Canon 400mm
Blackbird at Ridgefield Read More »
A Starling lands on a refuge sign at Ridgefield NWR, Feb. 3, 2012. Canon 7D, 1/2000, f5.6, ISO640, Canon 400mm f5.6L lens.
This bird is a vagrant in Washington state. A vagrant refers to a bird that has wandered far away from its normal range of travel.
Vermilion Flycatcher (female) Read More »
Here’s a Western Scrub Jay perched on a post at the Ridgefield NWR on Sep. 28, 2011. Notice the bird’s elongated lower mandible (bill). He
I found this American Goldfinch at the Ridgefield NWR on Aug. 19, 2011. I particularly liked the pose this fellow gave me as well as
Non-breeding Male American Goldfinch Read More »