Surprisingly, my small marsh has continued to be a great source of wildlife for me. Initially I worried that the hot weather would dry it out, even before the waterfowl had matured. But I have returned several times to see… Read More ›
For me, as a photographer, the cherry on top is the photograph that has more than you were intending to shoot. A situation where, having framed the image something else comes in that adds to the story… Or,… Read More ›
How many of us when we see a large black bird, in a group, think of Hitchcock’s The Birds? A bad rap for two very interesting birds – the crow and the raven. Luckily, where I live, both a common… Read More ›
A couple of weeks ago, I made a trip to the wetland area near where I live. It is a very small marsh, fed by local streams and ground water. I have been there several times since we moved here… Read More ›
Singular Details
Once again, on a quick walk through a mountain meadow, I spotted something new. A flash of bright shiny blue caught my attention. Close inspection – a blue milkweed beetle. Such a glorious addition to the ground cover. Some were laying eggs… Read More ›
A daisy can be a resting spot for many forest insects. Just watch for the details. Details
Have you ever been out for a walk and heard the meowing of a cat – up a tree? And then heard it in another tree? I have and have been fooled many times. Of course, it isn’t a cat… Read More ›
I know we aren’t supposed to anthropomorphize animals. And amphibians should be even harder to link to human emotions and feelings. But it can be done. I recently found another pond close to home. It’s amazing how many wetland areas are… Read More ›
When I was out wandering through a small marsh, I saw a flash of bright yellow. When it finally came to rest, I captured these shots of a yellow warbler. Such a small bird. Such a cheery disposition. It seemed… Read More ›
