Rainy Day Eagle
An immature Bald Eagle hangs out in a tree at the Ridgefield NWR during light rain. Taken Jan. 8, 2018. Canon 5D Mark III, 1/1250, […]
Sapsucker in Winter
On my first 2018 visit to the Ridgefield NWR, I spotted this Red-breasted Sapsucker. It was a relatively dry but overcast day at the refuge,
Sapsucker in Winter Read More »
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,
Autumn Dove
A Mourning Dove on Nov. 28, 2017, at the Ridgefield NWR. Canon 5D Mark III, 1/1000, f4, ISO 2000, 500mm, 3:27 p.m.
Wings Down
A couple of weeks ago I posted this Northern Harrier at sunset with its wings up. I may even like this one with its wings
Wingspan
Dec. 21, 2017, a foggy, overcast day at the Ridgefield NWR. Here a mature Bald Eagle executes its first wing flap to take off from
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
Pro-education Falcon Read More »
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 »