Belle the Beautiful Furls Her Wings

Here at last is a recent closeup of Beau’s beautiful female consort—the Great Blue Heron, Belle! And how, you may … More

Corbel Cormorant Skims the Swamp Surface

At first I simply saw an amber speck moving across the frame of my camera. Then I could make out … More

Aww, Beau, I didn’t mean it! You’re no beast but a beloved friend—and I just can’t resist a flashy title. … More

I love shooting birds in flight… …and my favorite bird to photograph with his glorious wings extended is none other … More

You could have knocked me over with a Great Blue Heron feather when our frequent visitor, Beau, flew up onto … More

Our buddy Beau the Great Blue Heron is full of surprises. He comes by to visit and fish just about … More

It’s fascinating to watch Sammy the Snowy Egret swoop for his supper… He lights on the edge of a salt … More

Why are your feet so big, Cato? The better to perch on a cow’s back! Cattle Egrets are named for … More

Otis the Great Blue Heron is such a handsome git that I reach for my camera every time he comes … More

In the course of greeting Otis (Sitting on the Dock of the Bay) the great Blue Heron, I was fortunate … More