An August 11 Bird
Taken exactly 3 years ago today, Aug. 11, 2015, at the Ridgefield NWR. The female Common Yellowthroat, for me, has been typically harder to find …
Yellowthroat in May
I try to get a shot of the Common Yellowthroat in April of each year when they arrive but it didn’t happen for me this …
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. …
In Perfect Tune
It’s an interesting time of the year at the Ridgefield NWR. Large raptors are very rarely seen except for the occasional harrier. So I primarily …
The Obligatory April Yellowthroat
I took a drive to the Ridgefield NWR this morning, April 6, 2016, to get my annual shot of our bird that confirms Spring is …
Immature Female Yellowthroat
My Aug. 11, 2015, trip to the Ridgefield NWR, netted me (recently posted) shots of an adult female Yellowthroat, a male fledgling Yellowthroat, a fledgling …
Young Yellowthroat Portrait
Adult male Common Yellowthroats are known for their distinct black face masks. This young male shows signs of the formation of the mask. Maybe the …
“Ok, big deal, so you found me!”
My trip today (Aug. 11, 2015), to the Ridgefield NWR, netted me 4 or 5 shots of immature small birds. I also found this female …
“So, you want me to smile?”
First of all, I want to wish my daughter, Kimi (of Kimberly Orth Photography), a wonderful birthday today. Our families had a wonderful lunch together …
Yellowthroat on Green
A late Spring image of the male Common Yellowthroat, taken June 4, 2015, at the Ridgefield NWR. Not the most optimal lighting here but the …