Caring for the Future
A black-necked stilt cares for its eggs as the spring hatch gets closer.
Green Heron
A green heron observes its surroundings.
Anhingas in the Morning
These three anhingas appear to be looking up at something very interesting. This image has been digitally altered with a more interesting sky than was present at the time of the photograph.
Least Bittern
These very small bitterns are often tough to spot among the grasses and reeds along the water.
Western Kingbird
A western kingbird pauses for a moment on a barbed-wire fence.
Red-tailed Hawk
This post provied a nice place to stand and watch the surrounding fields for prey.
Osprey
An osprey perches on an old branch as it scans the area for prey.
Sulphur-crested Cockatoo
Lunch time.
Galah
Wonderful pink and gray birds that are so fun to watch go about their business.
Little Corella
White birds with blue around their eyes. This one is having a little snack.
These bright birds can be a challenge to expose well. This one was part of a huge flock in the area I was walking.
Rainbow Lorikeet
This rainbow lorikeet popped out of this hole in this tree like a jack in the box, saw me and then just froze to observe a bit.
Kookaburra Laughing
There were many kookaburras in along with this one, and they incredibly loud. You can easily hear how they get their reputation.
Scarlet Robin
This guy didn't want to sit still for me very well, but stoped on this old stump for long enough for me to grab a portrait.
Blue Faced Honeyeater
One of my favorite looking Australian Birds, I watched this bird for a long time as it searched through the trees for food.
Kookaburra
Kookaburras are a type of kingfisher.
A kookaburra sits quietly observing his surroundings.
Spectacled Monarch
This very cool looking bird was photographed on a night walk in Queensland, Australia.
Rufous Hummingbird
A rufous hummingbird appraches some of its favorite flowers.
Great Blue Heron in Grassy Field
A great blue heron walks through tall grass in Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge.
American Bittern
An American Bittern keeps an eye out for food in Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge.
Anhinga Spreads its Wings
An Anhinga opens its wings to the warmth of the morning sun.
Mandarin Duck
A mandarin duck glides peacefully on a local pond in Canby, Oregon.
Cormorants
These pelagic cormorants live on almost sheer cliff faces on the islands around Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
Red-tailed Hawk in Black & White
A red-tailed hawk spreads its wings, appearing to be frozen in a dance.