Category Archives: Nature

Woodpecker, Goldfinch and Titmouse Nikon D800 Videos

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Stephen L Tabone

On Friday, I was able to get my new Nikon D800 camera body, which was on preorder after Nikon announced it about two months ago.  Nikon released the D800 for sale on Thursday. It has been one of Nikon’s most … Continue reading →

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White-tailed Squirrel

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Stephen L Tabone

There are a lot of squirrels living in the trees behind my house, and there is nothing unusual about that. However, within the last few months, I noticed a white-tailed squirrel in the trees and on the ground, and that … Continue reading →

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Spring Buds and Blooms

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Stephen L Tabone

On Sunday morning, I went to Leesylvania State Park in Prince William County with one objective in mind, to see and photograph up close the new emerging buds, blooms, and other early growth using my 105mm macro lens. It was … Continue reading →

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North American Beaver on Lake Montclair, Virginia

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Stephen L Tabone

Late Saturday afternoon, I heard the distinct calls of a pair of Barred Owls in a heavily wooded area across the lake from my home. I have been wanting to find and photograph the owls since I first heard them there in … Continue reading →

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Red-breasted Merganser

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Stephen L Tabone

I was looking out one of our windows on to the lake late this afternoon, when I spotted a male Red-breasted Merganser.  There were no others in sight.  I have never seen one on the lake before, and actually, had … Continue reading →

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