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 […]
Gliding Through The Reeds, Somenos Marsh, Duncan, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
Beneath The White-capped Peaks, Deep Bay, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
Sea Lion Sunbathers, Deep Bay, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
My Oystercatcher Buddy, Neck Point, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
Silky California Sea Lion, Deep Bay, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
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.
Short Toed Snake Eagle, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
The Short-toed Snake Eagle is a specialized hunter of open scrublands. This bird is ‘stenophagous’, with a diet consisting of 70–90% snakes, including venomous species like cobras. It possesses unique adaptations for this dangerous prey, such as heavy leg scales that act as armour against bites. Unlike many large eagles, it can hover stationary in […]
The Master Architect
This photograph captures a male Baya Weaver peering from its intricately woven grass nest, showcasing the species’ famous architectural skills. The image features two pendant-shaped structures suspended from a tree, including one with a partially formed entrance and another with a protective vertical tube. Set against a soft green background, the shot emphasizes the bird’s […]
American Bald Eagle, Starved Rock State Park, Utica, Illinois, USA
A beautiful day, a perfect colorful sky at sunset, an American Bald Eagle inflight. Photoshop, a tad of vibrance, sharpening and crop.