Category Archives: BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY

SPECTACLED EIDER

Posted on June 27, 2017 by bilyreid

The Spectacled Eider is a large sea duck  that tends to occur mainly in areas where travel is difficult for humans — boggy tundra in summer, at sea around pack ice at other times; its winter range far out in … Continue reading →

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ARCTIC TERN

Posted on June 26, 2017 by bilyreid

 A small, slender white bird, the Arctic Tern is well known for its long yearly migration. Its travel from its Arctic breeding grounds to its wintering grounds off of Antarctica may cover perhaps 40,000 km (25,000 mi), and is the farthest yearly journey of … Continue reading →

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KING EIDER

Posted on June 25, 2017 by bilyreid

One of the primary purposes of my recent trip to Alaska was to photograph the King Eider in spectacular breeding plumage. MALE KING EIDER  KING EIDER AT REST    KING EIDER PAIR ON NESTING GROUNDS, BARROW, ALASKA  FEMALE KING EIDER  KING … Continue reading →

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NORTH TO ALASKA!

Posted on June 25, 2017 by bilyreid

DENALI PARK I’ve just returned from a remarkable two week trip to Alaska. Stay tuned for more images.

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GOLDEN EAGLE

Posted on February 3, 2017 by bilyreid

A glorious winter’s day spent with Golden Eagles in Eastern Ontario.        

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CARIBBEAN BIRDS

Posted on December 4, 2016 by bilyreid

A recent trip to the Caribbean allowed me the chance to put my new travel sized three hundred mm f4 lens to the test. Although not as versatile and fast as the f2.8, with patience some decent shots can be obtained. … Continue reading →

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INCA TRAIL TREK

Posted on September 20, 2016 by bilyreid

My new photobook, INCA TRAIL TREK,  is now available for preview. An initial preview is available here.

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MORE FALL MIGRANTS

Posted on September 20, 2016 by bilyreid

MAGNOLIA WARBLER NASHVILLE WARBLER ORANGE CROWNED WARBLER PINE WARBLER BLACK-AND-WHITE WARBLER IMMATURE BLACBURNIAN MATURE BLACKBURNIAN BLACK THROATED GREEN MALE BLACK THROATED BLUE PHILADELPHIA VIREO BLUE-HEADED VIREO RED-EYED VIREO      

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FALL MIGRATION

Posted on September 12, 2016 by bilyreid

A limited selection of some of the participants in this year’s reverse migration. Enjoy! IMMATURE BLACK-THROATED GREEN WARBLER TENNESSEE WARBLER BAY-BREASTED WARBLER BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER ORCHARD ORIOLE NORTHERN PARULA CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLER IMMATURE NASHVILLE WARBLER RED-EYED VIREO PHILADELPHIA VIREO BLUE-HEADED VIREO MALE … Continue reading →

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PERUVIAN HUMMERS

Posted on September 2, 2016 by bilyreid

A few pictures of some Peruvian hummingbirds that I was fortunate enough to spot on my recent hike through the Andes. GIANT HUMMINGBIRD SPARKLING VIOLATEAR GREEN-TAILED TRAINBEARER  

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