Category Archives: Wildlife

Roseate Spoonbills – Unusual and Oddly Beautiful Wading Birds

While in Florida in May, I photographed several mated pairs of Roseate Spoonbills. I was excited to see so many spoonbills and watch their behavior, and tried to capture some unique images. The spoonbill pairs were in different stages of mating, … Continue reading

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Great Blue Heron Spear Fishing

Last week, while cruising leisurely around Lake Montclair, where I live in Virginia, I spotted one of the many Great Blue Herons that also live on the lake. I brought my boat within about 25 feet of the heron, who … Continue reading

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Barred Owl

Over the summer, the Barred Owls that live around the lake where I live have been very active.  There are two mated pairs and at least one offspring that I have seen and photographed (previous blog article). Every evening, when … Continue reading

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Ruby-throated Hummingbirds

The community where I live in northern Virginia is designated as a bird sanctuary, and apparently the birds know it. At times, I feel as though I am living in a very active aviary because of the large variety of … Continue reading

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Flying Squirrels and a Red Fox in the Same Evening

It was an unusually cool evening last night for August. I had my office sliding glass door open and was enjoying the cool air and sounds of nearby crickets and the distant hooting of a pair of Barred Owls across … Continue reading

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