Hamish Hamerkop Stands Tall

Hamish is a Hamerkop, which means “Hammerhead.” He does look a bit like a hammer, doesn’t he? He’s a very … More

I have a ten foot wingspan, too

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

Beau is our name for the beautiful Great Blue Heron who fishes in a nearby salt marsh. Many’s the time … More

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

If these elegant avians look unfamiliar, perhaps you’ve never seen the intro theme for Miami Vice? I have always adored Flamingoes, … More

Their name is Africaans for ‘“Hammer” because their heads look like, well, you know. The featured photo is of Henrietta … More

Meet Cyril, whom I believe to be a Yellow-Bellied Sunbird—also known as Variable Sunbird—and one of the most glorious creatures … More

Cato is a Cattle Egret, feasting on the insect life that our bovine friends attract and drive out of the … More

Carlina is another pink and peach adolescent, photographed just a few days ago… And, from the state of her plumage, … More

I love the pose and colors of this adolescent female Cardinal, so much that I feel obliged to feature her, … More