I have a small water feature in my back yard that the birds love. In the summer, there are birds there all the time. Normally at this time of year it is a foot deep in snow, but this has been an unusual winter so far - no snow. These pigeons seem to be having …
A Year of Wildlife – Day 1 – Merganser
On January 1, 2012, I started this photo blog. It began as a 365 project - I would take a photo a day for the entire year. I accomplished that goal and, although thereafter it wasn't on a daily basis, I continued to regularly post photos. Today marks Day 1 of the 7th year of …
Kingfisher
While stalking the heron a couple of days ago, a kingfisher flew up and perched on a wooden post across the river. I don't see kingfishers very often and when I do, they do sit there to let me take a photograph. The lighting was terrible - it was very bright behind the bird. and …
2017 In Review
To end out this year, I put together a short slide show of a few of my photos throughout the year. Have a wonderful New Years Eve, stay safe, and see you next year. Maralee http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vX-Htxyl7nM
Emperor Goose – An Unusual Sighting
A couple of weeks ago I read about a sighting of a rare Emperor Goose in the area. I didn't give it a lot of attention because I figured by that time it had long gone. But yesterday, while stalking my heron, I talked with a birder who told me the goose was still in …
Through My Lens 