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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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MACHU PICCHU RUINS

Posted on August 19, 2016 by bilyreid

 More images from my recent trip. MACHU PICCHU RUINS  

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BIRDS OF PERU

Posted on August 16, 2016 by bilyreid

While my recent trip to Peru was  not a birding trip per se, I was able to find some time at the end of each day just before dark and therefore in poor light to pursue some bird photography. Images … Continue reading →

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PERUVIAN PANORAMAS

Posted on August 10, 2016 by bilyreid

Some panorama images from my recent expedition to Peru. INCA TERRACE, PISAC, SACRED VALLEY AGRICULTURAL TERRACE Major food source for Machu Picchu which is a three day hike up the mountain. CAMPSITE THREE Last rest stop before final push up … Continue reading →

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INCA TRAIL TREK

Posted on August 4, 2016 by bilyreid

I survive the Inca Trail trek to the lost city of Machu Picchu!!  Did I flinch before Dead Woman’s Pass (elevation 13, 700 ft). Hell, no!! Did I crumble on the ancient stone staircase they now call the “Gringo Killer“. … Continue reading →

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GREAT CRESTED FLYCATCHER

Posted on July 4, 2016 by bilyreid

GREAT CRESTED FLYCATCHER

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BOEHM’S CHAPEL ANNIVERSARY

Posted on June 26, 2016 by bilyreid

 Today is the 225th anniversary of the Boehm’s Chapel in Willow Street, Pennsylvania. The Chapel is the fourth most historically significant centre of Methodism in America. The Chapel was built on land donated by my Boehm ancestors who had received … Continue reading →

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LADY SLIPPERS

Posted on June 17, 2016 by bilyreid

Tis the time of year for wild orchids. GROUP OF YELLOW LADY SLIPPER ORCHIDS   YELLOW LADY SLIPPER PINK LADY SLIPPER  

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CANADA WARBLER

Posted on June 10, 2016 by bilyreid

Finally had some luck in what has been a spectacularly uneventful spring migration. A bird that has eluded me for years. CANADA WARBLER  

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY BERNIE!

Posted on May 31, 2016 by bilyreid

Princeton professor, Bernard Lewis celebrates his 100th birthday today. Perhaps the world’s greatest scholar on the history of Islam, I had the great privilege of sharing a dinner and evening with him a few years ago where he graciously permitted … Continue reading →

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