Attack from the Air
A Great Blue Heron was taking it easy but just a little too close to the Red-winged Blackbirds’ nest. The birds dive-bombed the heron many […]
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Tucked away in the trees
A June 14, 2017, Great Horned Owl, tucked away in the trees but on a surprisingly low branch. I could barely see her through the leaves.
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Springtime Low Flyer
I spotted several Yellow-headed Blackbirds June 14, 2017, at the Ridgefield NWR. Male, female, and juveniles were much more comfortable around the gravel road, often
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Sora Feeding Chick
A Sora and chick at lunch time. Ridgefield NWR, June 14, 2017. Canon 5D Mark III, 1/1250, f4, ISO 800, 500mm, 2:29 p.m.
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Osprey in Song
This image was taken May 2, 2014, when I was visiting the Port of Ridgefield (Washington). It was a great place to shoot an Osprey
Slim Pickings
Slim pickings at the quiet Ridgefield NWR, May 31, 2017. This Cedar Waxwing was preening on this regal perch. Canon 5D Mark III, 1/1600, f5, ISO
I Was Framed!
An April 26, 2017, image of the Common Yellowthroat–a yearly visitor to the refuge during spring and summer. This guy is framed by berry bush stems.
Snipe on a post, post
A Wilson’s Snipe calling out from a post at the Ridgefield NWR, May 19, 2017. Video of Snipe Calling Out on Post — best viewed
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Lady Grosbeak
A Black-headed Grosbeak in the woods at the Ridgefield NWR, May 19, 2017. Canon 7D Mark III, 1/2000, f4, ISO 320, 500mm, 4:14 p.m.
Greens are Good For You
A Columbian White-tailed buck reaches up out of the grass to grab some leaves at the Ridgefield NWR, May 11, 2017. LARGEVIEW! Canon 5D Mark III,
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