Hummingbird Grooming Time, San Marcos, California, USA

Hummingbird Grooming Time, San Marcos, California, USA

I love this time of year. Here in Southern California, hummingbirds are all over the yard as they start their migration north. My front yard is a buzz of high-pitched squeaks and chirps, especially with males defending territory they have established. Capturing hummingbirds in flight is a completely different topic; in this case, I was […]

Brown Fish Owl, Kumana National Park, Sri Lanka

Brown Fish Owl, Kumana National Park, Sri Lanka

The brown fish owl is a quiet bird that roosts in hidden spots that are difficult to detect, as they usually seek out concealed, inaccessible areas. If you’re lucky and encounter one, make as little movement as possible. The bird will give you every opportunity to photograph it, sometimes with its eyes closed and half-asleep; […]

When Eagles Kiss, Channahon, Illinois, USA

When Eagles Kiss, Channahon, Illinois, USA

I was so surprised to see the human-like affection in this mated pair of eagles. My first thought, when I saw them kiss, was: Do eagles really kiss? I then looked it up, and yes, eagles really do kiss.