Masterpiece in Miniature

The art of bonsai is intensely laborious… But the result can be satisfyingly long-lived. A properly maintained bonsai, just like … More

Happy Halloween from Rosie!

So many subscribers have been been fascinated by Rosie the Friendly Tarantula that I’m posting another shot of her. In … More

This striking young Northern Cardinal… …seems to be keeping company with the lovely Princess Goldie, hiding in the brush as she feeds … More

Meet Inky the Inca Tern! I was delighted to meet Inky, not only for his dashing looks, but because he’s … More

You can tell right away that Thomas here isn’t mute. He’s a proud and noble Trumpeter Swan! With a ten … More

After a long recess in the reeds, our Snowy Egret friends are back… And Stanley here is dancing atop the water … More

No, you say? He’s really a…what? Purple Finch? Really! But where’s the purple? What was the ornithologist smoking? Nevertheless, here … More

How dramatically different you can make something look by the simple act of bending your knees! Here’s a tulip bed … More

Here’s a favorite shot from the Canada Goose Mating Dance that I witnessed this spring, published here for the first … More

Aw, c’mon out from behind, won’t you? No? Okay, suit yourself. Click! Gotcha anyhow. That didn’t hurt, did it? Maybe … More