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American Bald Eagle

There’s something unmistakably exciting about spotting an American Bald Eagle perched high in a tree—or better yet, launching into flight. I spotted this eagle while sitting at our kitchen table having breakfast. I ran out to our back deck with … Continue reading

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Rio Santiago Hummingbirds

While in Honduras last February and staying at the Lodge at Pico Bonito, my guide for the day, German Martinez, who was assisting me locate wildlife in Pico Bonito National Park, told me about a “hummingbird sanctuary” about 30 minutes north … Continue reading

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Two Wood Ducks (and Lots of People)

With the outside temperature at 27 degrees, it was tempting to stay in bed and not get up before sunrise to photograph Wood Ducks. Making it even more difficult were the poor results of last week’s trip–a quick glimpse of … Continue reading

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Wood Ducks at Huntley Meadows

At sunrise last weekend and again today, I went to Huntley Meadows Park in northern Virginia with the hope of seeing and photographing Wood Ducks. I heard and confirmed on eBird that they were there. If you follow my blog, you know that … Continue reading

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Bombay Hook and Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuges

Having received reliable reports of significant numbers of Snow Geese in the marshes and wetlands along the Delaware Bay, I went to Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) and Prime Hook NWR. I went with two friends, who also are … Continue reading

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