Ruddy Youngster
A juvenile Ruddy Duck doing a wing flap at the Ridgefield NWR, July 14, 2017. Canon 7D Mark II, 1/2000, f4, ISO 400, 500mm, 5:10
Juvenile Pied-billed Grebe
A July 14, 2017, shot of a juvie Pied-billed Grebe. Taken at the Ridgefield NWR. Canon 7D Mark II, 1/2000, f4, ISO 400, 500mm, 5:05
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Red-winged Blackbird on Teasel
A common resident at the Ridgefield NWR, June 28, 2017, the Red-winged Blackbird. Canon 5D Mark III, 1/1250, f4, ISO 1000, 500mm, 3:08 p.m.
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Anise Swallowtail
While shooting birds at the Ridgefield NWR, June 28, 2017, this huge Western Tiger Swallowtail came by. [I originally mis-ID’d it as an Anise. Thanks
Dusty birdie in the middle of the road
While driving the 4-mile auto tour route at the Ridgefield NWR, June 28, 2017, I came upon a bird taking an extreme dust bath. This
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Windy Lookout
A resident Bald Eagle on a common perch tree at the Ridgefield NWR, June 28, 2017. I placed my auto bean bag upside down on
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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Mysteries of Vatican City
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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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