Today was all about reptiles. I should have known it from the start. As I got near Savannah National Wildlife Refuge, there was a large Softshell Turtle that some people were helping cross the road. A few yards later, I swerved slightly to avoid a small Slider also crossing. The refuge has been drying one …
I just love days like today… The days when everything seems to go perfectly – subjects are plentiful, light is good, and you get so many photos that you forget the ones you miss. Even when the light wasn’t perfect, things still went well. It seemed to be a day for action too. It started …
Thankfully today was a dry day – my boots were still wet from yesterday. The afternoon started out with a little bit of nice sunshine. A Red-winged Blackbird took the opportunity to hop down onto some low-lying vegetation to search for food. I envy the birds that can stand atop the lily pads and other …
Today started off wet, really wet. I wanted to get low on some ducks and other water birds that were using some of the waterways. As I started to climb down the hill, I stepped on what I thought was ground. Except it wasn’t ground, it was water-logged earth. And it was mighty soft. So …
Every day now, I am wondering if this will be my last day with the wintering ducks. I just loved this little Bufflehead drake. He had so much color on him and the light was emphasizing the iridescence. Just where do they get these striking colors from? Simply an amazing little tugboat. Even though the …
Every time I post a photo of an insect, I feel the need to defend the little critters. Ok, maybe not butterflies and ladybugs since everyone likes those, but any other insects. Take this guy – this Summer Fishfly is quite large (around 4 inches) and I suspect a good number of people find it …
Today was a little bit slow. There were more signs of the imminent spring ready to burst forth. Lots of Red-winged Blackbirds were setting up territories. We have a large number of wintering blackbirds here, but only the resident ones will set up territories and display. They were choosing some of the ugliest perches around, …
The signs of spring are just around the corner here. The American Coots are in their full breeding splendor. For them, it’s not much of a change. They gain sharper, crisper feathers and they develop a red patch where their bills meet their foreheads. The pair I photographed seemed to think they were cows and …
Today I headed back to what is becoming a new favorite spot, Bear Island WMA and Donnelley WMA which are right next to each other. It was a cold start to the day… frigid cold. That’s why this Tricolored Heron isn’t doing much besides huddling for warmth. I spent most of the morning with the …
For the third outing in a row, I spent my time with this charming pair of Blue-winged Teals. I’m not sure how much longer they will stick around for as many of the ducks have already departed for the north. In any case, I’m going to make the best of the opportunity I have. The …