Gold? Really? Yes. In 1886, the ethereal, wispy mating plumage of the Snowy Egret sold for $32 an ounce, a … More
Category: Wildlife
Little Blue Migrants
Time was, years ago, when I was befriended by a Little Blue Heron whom I named Lyle, and grew to … More
Comin’ at ya!
It’s been a big spring for Ospreys in my patch of the Atlantic Coast, with sooo many of these smart, … More
Stopping to Think and Scratch
Decisions, decisions and many miles to fly before We reach Mexico. Where to eat? And what about A comfy roost … More
Babes in the Woods
Night Herons are not an especially common sight in my local haunts, so when a photographer friend and I spotted … More
Matt Seeks a Mate
Meet Matt, the Snowy seeker of love and meaning in life. He scampers past, head feathers up, beak open Calling … More
Return of the King
Or, more accurately, I’m the one who’s back to King Beauregard’s favorite haunts, where he’s been doing his Great Blue … More
Don’t Let His Looks Fool You
Terence may look a bit like a gull when standing on a sandbar, but all resemblance disappears when he suddenly … More
Beau Flies and Cries
After way too long a wait, I set up my tripod, gimbal and camera on a friendly dock within sight … More
Hector Hurries Off
Having posed so handsomely for his portrait, Hector the Handsome Devil then paid me the extra favor of displaying his … More