It came out of nowhere and I had no time to react. It flew out of the marsh about 20 feet in front of me and was gone in an instant. It was big. Did I really see it, or was it a ghost? Maralee
Perfect Landing
I've been going to the river to watch the entertaining killdeer and Wilson's Snipes. But yesterday it was the ducks that were entertaining. There were 40-50 ducks near the river and they all decided to fly to the river at about the same time. I caught a few of them coming in for a landing. …
Wlson’s Snipe
While I was photographing the killdeer, a quick motion caught my eye. It was a bird I hadn't seen before but is apparently fairly abundant. Most likely the reason I haven't seen this bird before is because it blends in with its environment so well. The Wilson's snipe can be found on muddy shores or …
Killdeer
The killdeer is a common bird throughout most of the United States. You will often see them at water's edge running and pecking at the grounds searching for food. I came across these killdeer on the mudflats by the river. The are a part of the plover family and can also be found in pastures …
Sunset on the River
I went for a late afternoon walk along the river yesterday and the sky showed signs of a beautiful sunset. So, I waited around for a bit and I'm glad I did. It was a beautiful sunset. Maralee
Through My Lens 