Atlas Shrugs

Half my life shooting birds is spent taking photos of a creature seemingly getting ready to fly, then… Not. Which … More

“Be a Good Girl and Drag Your Feet…”

Why is Edith the Juvenile Great Egret dragging her left foot? Not just for fun—although I sure liked to play … More

As Lyle the Little Blue Heron soars past Lester Lesser Yellowlegs, I wonder once more… How do these beautiful … More

WARNING: I BRAKE FOR SMALL FROGS. When Eglantine the Great Egret throws out the air anchor, her wings fan out … More

A new Olympic sport? If only Egrets could participate in the Olympics! As Edith and Edgar the Juvenile Great Egrets … More

Only Lyle the Little Blue Heron knows what he’s lunching on here, but odds are he’s after a snack as … More

Edith the Snowy Egret has just finished rooting about in the mud, and yet… She still looks white as a … More

What’s this! Two white birds standing tiptoe on the water? It’s Edith and Edgar, Juvenile Egrets, and they’re actually sort … More

That’s Edgar the Juvenile Great Egret doing the honking, of course, with Edith merely flying and looking graceful. And no, … More

Launching into the wind, this Great Egret displays the full majesty of her wings… And I’ve wondered more than once … More