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Killdeer have always been a challenging shorebird for me to photograph. They are small. Always in motion a Killdeer is. Killdeer run around the shoreline at a pretty good pace compared to other shorebirds. And Killdeer take off and fly frequently. Not always moving far off but just enough movement to make me miss a shot. Killdeer are always alert. There is no sneaking up on a Killdeer. Killdeer also have loud… Read More
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Laughing Gull. White body. Dark wings. Black head. Red beak. This Laughing Gull was one of several at the location where I was photographing on this day. They were all flying about. The Laughing Gulls were not flying in straight lines, but turning and banking. Crisscrossing and flying by each other. It makes it fun and challenging when the birds are in motion like this. It requires focus to remain locked in… Read More
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Herring Gulls are large but not the biggest of gulls. They are still impressive birds. Large white bodies. Black wing tips. Bright colored beaks, often with a spot of color on them. Herring Gulls seem to be less afraid than other birds. The Herring Gull will get close to you and allow you to get close to them. It is fun to see these birds interact with their natural environment. This Herring… Read More
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There are a wide variety of gull species throughout the world. It is always cool to see what could be called the most impressive species of gull. The Great Black-Backed Gull is the largest gull in the world. I have been fortunate enough to see Great Black-Backed Gulls from time to time. And I have seen Great Black-Backed Gulls in different locations. It is even more enjoyable to see an impressive bird… Read More
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When you go out looking for birds to photograph during migration season its possible to see a species of bird once and never see it again. I love my favorite local birding spot for this. I can see all the typical birds from our area. Then I can see more usual migratory birds. And if I am lucky I can see a bird that is not as typically found in our area… Read More
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Pied-billed Grebes are small duck like birds. They are often found swimming around on ponds or lakes. For me the Pied-billed Grebe is a difficult bird to photograph a lot of the time. I don’t use really long telephoto lenses and the Pied-billed Grebe is small and often stays at a distance. But they are a fun and challenging bird to photograph and it creates a good way to work on my… Read More
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Horned Grebes are birds that migrate through my area in the early spring. When you see Horned Grebes you can easily tell the males and females apart. Their coloration is different. At least during the spring migration. Male Horned Grebes are darker overall, especially on their head and necks and the males have a bright swash of bright color that is the “horn” they are names for. Female Horned Grebes are not… Read More
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Greater Yellow-Legs are medium sized wading birds that can be seen in the area of upstate New York where I live. Watching Greater Yellow-Legs is fun because they are larger than small wading birds like sandpipers. And Greater Yellow-Legs move around more than larger wading birds like great blue heron. Having a medium sized shorebird that moves around regularly is good for wildlife photography. A subject that is relatively easy to see… Read More
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The Wood Duck is a bit smaller than the more common duck the Mallard. Wood Ducks are a brightly colored beautiful bird in the male ducks of the species. This is probably the way one most often sees them photographed. I often like the more subtle colors in birds. The female wood duck is a beautiful more subtle shade of colors. In my recent photography adventures with the Wood Duck I was… Read More
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Redhead ducks are beautiful birds. The Redhead features multiple colors across its body. Gray lower body and abdomen. A black chest. And of course the red head for which the Redhead duck is so named. All the colors fit together beautifully. They are all in these deeper darker tones. Not brilliant and standing out so much. There is this subtle dignified beauty to the colors of the Redhead. I was able to… Read More
