I saw this little bird while walking at Drake Park and had no idea what it was. Google to the rescue! I entered "duck-like bird with black and white head and yellow eyes" and lo and behold . . . there it was. A Hooded Merganser. This one is a male. I've lived here for …
Uncommon January Day
Yesterday was one of those rare, spring-like January days. While most of the country was in the deep-freeze we had an unusually warm day. It was in the mid-50's, the sun was shining and it felt like spring. I couldn't bring myself to go walking at the treadmill at the gym when the river is …
Northern Flicker
This Northern Flicker (correct me if I'm wrong) comes to our bird feeder about once a month and stays for about 30 seconds. I've never been able to photograph it until now. I love the subtle red coloring it has. Maralee
Abstract Geese
I lowered my shutter speed in order to try to capture some movements and I liked how these became a sort of pastel abstract. Maralee
Coming in for a Landing
The geese coming in for a landing. Maralee
Through My Lens 