Category Archives: BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY

NUTHATCHES

Posted on January 15, 2011 by admin

White-breasted Nuthatch Red-breasted Nuthatch Brown-headed Nuthatch The Brown-headed Nuthatch is commonly found in the pine forests of the southeastern United States. PYGMY NUTHATCH, CORONADO NATIONAL FOREST, ARIZONA

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YELLOWSTONE BIRDS

Posted on December 28, 2010 by admin

While not specifically a birding trip, my recent visit to Yellowstone did allow me to click at whatever target of opportunity happened to fly in my way.  Although the lateness of the season mitigated against an abundance of birds, I … Continue reading →

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MERGANSER MADNESS

Posted on December 25, 2010 by admin

About a month ago, before freeze-up, I spent a late fall afternoon at a local lake to photograph mergansers passing through the region.  These birds are notoriously shy and hence difficult to photograph. However, by studying the pattern of their … Continue reading →

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EASTERN SEABOARD DASH

Posted on December 8, 2010 by admin

A late fall birding opportunity with my good buddy Paul presented itself for a quick trip down the eastern seaboard of the United States.  Despite the freezing weather that dogged us the whole way, we managed to cover nearly 3,000 … Continue reading →

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MISSISSIPPI JOG

Posted on November 12, 2010 by admin

Prior to Yellowstone, I stopped over on the upper Mississippi for several days. Jogging along the river bank one morning, I suddenly noticed a flock of Snow Buntings. I raced back for the camera and fortunately they were still there … Continue reading →

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GLORIOUS FALL DAY!

Posted on October 20, 2010 by admin

The weather forecast for yesterday called for a mixture of cloud and rain.  I had planned to spend the day indoors but a phone call from a birding buddy late in the morning encouraged me to venture outdoors in pursuit … Continue reading →

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CASCAPEDIA

Posted on September 24, 2010 by admin

Driving home from the Maritimes last summer provided the opportunity of exploring route 299 which divides the Gaspe peninsula in two, east and west.  This lonely stretch of road meanders along one of the world’s most famous salmon rivers…..the Cascapedia. … Continue reading →

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BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER

Posted on September 21, 2010 by admin

With the warbler migration winding down spent a glorious day out at Britannia Bay where I was greeted with a great opportunity to photograph a pair of winter wrens. Warbler action was slow with the ubiquitous Yellow Rumped being the … Continue reading →

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PIED-BILLED GREBE

Posted on September 16, 2010 by admin

I was out in a local park trying out a new teleconverter for my telephoto lens when an immature pied-billed grebe decided to cooperate. This species is normally shy and unobtrusive. Continually diving around a pool and keeping to itself.  … Continue reading →

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