I was very excited when this Cooper's Hawk landed on a tree just a short distance from where I was walking. It was all very quick but I had enough time to get a few shots before it took off again. Times like this make it worth carrying my camera with me whenever I go …
Scrub Jay
This jay didn't seem to be bothered by me photographing it. Usually they will fly off as soon as they see me coming. Maralee
More Signs of Spring
Every day when I go out walking I see more and more signs that spring is on its way. The robins are more and more numerous and the Steller's Jays are coming around. I even saw my first hummingbird of the season. The photo of the hummingbird is terrible but I had to document that …
Signs of Spring
Although the eastern half of the country is immersed in a deep freeze, we've been enjoying 50 and 60 degree weather. While walking Friday afternoon, I heard the distinct sound of a single red-winged blackbird. By Saturday, they were everywhere . . . a sure sign that spring is on its way. Maralee
Great Blue Heron
The Great Blue Heron I was stalking last year is back on the river. I don't know if it ever left, but I haven't seen it for a while. I watched it for about 45 minutes while out for my lunch hour walk (obviously I didn't do much walking) hoping it would catch a fish. There …
Through My Lens 