Predator at Rest
Even though I drove by this tree/bush several times Nov. 7, 2014, at the Ridgefield NWR, I did not pick up that this awesome Great […]
Harrier on the Wing
A shot taken in late afternoon today, Nov. 7, 2014, at the Ridgefield NWR. The Northern Harrier was perched on a post and took flight
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Murky Water Dweller
Among the birds I observed Oct. 27, 2014, at the Ridgefield NWR, was this male Hooded Merganser. He was a little further out than I
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Sandhill in the Air
The 7 foot wingspan of the Sandhill Crane keeps its 7 to 11 pound body in the air over the Ridgefield NWR, Oct. 27, 2014.
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What’s for Dinner?
Voles are quite plentiful now at the Ridgefield NWR, providing meals for herons, egrets, and various raptors that are skillful and patient enough to execute
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Low Flyer
I caught this Great Egret flying about 6 feet off the ground, Oct. 27, 2014, at the Ridgefield NWR. I’ve seen more egrets than herons
Jumping Hawk
Oct. 27, 2014, Ridgefield NWR, an immature Red-tailed Hawk practices his hunting skills by attacking a clump of grass. The bird jumped up and down
Sandhill Crane with Bug
I finally got my truck out of the shop after two weeks and made it up to the Ridgefield NWR on Oct. 27,2014. One can
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Just a Sparrow
A Savannah Sparrow gives me a Sep. 8, 2014, pose at the Ridgefield NWR, on a natural perch. Canon 5D Mark III, 1/1250,
Real Nice Rail
I almost forgot about this shot of a Virginia Rail at the Ridgefield NWR from back on June 26, 2014. Certainly not the most picturesque