Category Archives: BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY

CHEESEBURGERS ……..IN PARADISE??!!

Posted on December 27, 2024 by bilyreid

One of the problems in the Heroic Age of polar adventure was fresh food…or indeed, any food at all. Many an expedition ended in starvation if not outright cannabalism. Take the american Greely expedition to Ellesmere Island in 1883. Twenty … Continue reading →

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A GENTOO PENGUIN TAKES FLIGHT

Posted on December 20, 2024 by bilyreid

A GENTOO PENGUIN CAUGHT AT THE MOMENT OF TAKEOFF (Houston, we have lift off!) Penguins compress air trapped inside the feathers of their flippers and body to become quite literally “jet propelled” when popping out of the water and leaving … Continue reading →

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RHYME OF THE ANCIENT MARINER UPDATE

Posted on December 16, 2024 by bilyreid

(Modern version. Or how I made friends with albatross. Don’t forget to click on images for a full screen view!) One of the objectives of my recent southern peregination was to photograph as much of the abundant wildlife as possible. … Continue reading →

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NEW TRICKS

Posted on November 18, 2024 by bilyreid

Finally joined the mirrorless revolution in preparation for my trip down South. First results are rather stunning. Check out the flight shot of a Herring gull at the local canal. The future looks promising. Bring on Antarctica!!

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RED MORPH SCREECH OWL

Posted on September 17, 2023 by bilyreid

   

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CAPE MAY WARBLER

Posted on May 11, 2023 by bilyreid

The warbler season is off to a good start this Spring with the arrival of male Cape May warblers.    

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GLEBE ART TOUR

Posted on June 25, 2022 by bilyreid

  The Glebe Art in Our Gardens & Studio Tour is back after a two year pandemic break!!  Once again I will be participating  in this event which has rapidly become a fixture of the summer season here in central … Continue reading →

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GLEBE ART EXHIBITION

Posted on November 20, 2020 by bilyreid

I have been invited to participate in an art exhibition at the Lansdowne commercial centre in Ottawa.  See details below:  The Pop-Up Gallery is located next to Winner’s on Marche Way.  If you’re looking for some unique Christmas gifts, drop … Continue reading →

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COMMON YELLOW-THROAT

Posted on May 17, 2020 by bilyreid

While still waiting for the full warbler arrival, I was able to capture some images of the Common Yellow-Throat. COMMON YELLOW-THROAT COMMON YELLOW-THROAT FEASTS ON SPIDER’S WEB

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EASTERN SCREECH OWL

Posted on May 17, 2020 by bilyreid

Was fortunate to catch a newly fledged family of Eastern Screech Owls. EASTERN SCREECH OWL EASTERN SCREECH OWLET

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