Cute but Wily
I spent the last sunny day of the week at the Ridgefield NWR on Feb. 24, 2015. Typically, the American Kestrels at the refuge will […]
I spent the last sunny day of the week at the Ridgefield NWR on Feb. 24, 2015. Typically, the American Kestrels at the refuge will […]
So many times when these raptors hover, they are facing away from me, the light isn’t right, and/or they are too far away. On
Good at what she does! Read More »
Jan. 14, 2015, at the Ridgefield NWR, I spotted a Northern Harrier far out in a field being harassed by an American Kestrel. You’d think
Harrier vs. Kestrel Read More »
It was a beautiful fall day, Oct. 9, 2014, at the Ridgefield NWR (although the mouse would likely disagree). The sun broke out through partly
Here’s a young American Kestrel giving me a good look at her wingspan. She allowed me to get fairly close on a couple of different
“My wings look just like my Mom’s!” Read More »
Four ounces of hunting prowess, the American Kestrel is the smallest North American falcon. The pictured bird is the less colorful, yet still beautiful, female.
Here’s a set of photos from my January 21, 2014, outing at the Ridgefield NWR in Washington state. Starting with a Northern Harrier in hunting
Jan. 21, 2014 – Ridgefield NWR – 21Images Read More »
Here’s a quick look at some Ridgefield NWR images I took on Dec. 5, 2013. A cold icy day for the wildlife. The refuge is
Dec. 5, 2013 – Ridgefield NWR – 11 Images Read More »
Hello again! It’s been over 3 weeks since I posted my last blog entry. Sorry about that–it’s been a busy December at our house.
Nov. 20, 2013 – Ridgefield NWR – 17 Images Read More »
Today’s shots are from Nov. 4th, 2013, when the weather was gray, cloudy, and showery. I’m using a mixture of focal lengths today–some 500mm, 700mm,
Nov. 4, 2013 – Ridgefield NWR – 39 images Read More »