Category Archives: Wildlife

Sunrise at Dyke Marsh in Alexandria, Virginia

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Stephen L Tabone

Early this Saturday morning, I went to Dyke Marsh Wildlife Habitat located south of Alexandria, Virginia, to photograph the sunrise and migratory birds. Dyke Marsh is located on the west bank of the Potomac River and consists of 380 acres … Continue reading →

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Common Snapping Turtle at Huntley Meadows Park

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Stephen L Tabone

Last Sunday, I went to Huntley Meadows Park in Alexandria, Virginia, a 1,425 acre county park. If you are familiar with Alexandria, you know that it is densely populated and very developed suburb just south of Washington, DC. It is … Continue reading →

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More Images of a Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Stephen L Tabone

Late yesterday afternoon, until the sun went down, a pair of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds were buzzing up a storm as they were defending their territory from other hummingbirds. Of the pair, the male was by far the most active.  They were … Continue reading →

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More of Maine’s Wildlife

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Stephen L Tabone

If you have been following my blog recently, you know that I spent two weeks on Mount Desert Island in Maine in June, and while there, I photographed some of the island’s breathtaking views, wildflowers, and wildlife that live on … Continue reading →

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Atlantic Puffins and Grey Seals

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Stephen L Tabone

One of my photography goals, when I was in Maine in June, was to photograph Atlantic Puffins. I had never seen a puffin, except in various media. They are very unusual, beautiful seabirds, and I was excited that I might … Continue reading →

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