Focus (2021)
A sandhill crane comes in for a landing at twilight as a longer exposure and panning blurs the scene while maintaining a relatively sharp and focused head.
Snow Ghosts (2021)
A long exposure while panning renders a flock of snow geese at twilight in a soft blur.
The Return (2021)
Hundreds of sandhill cranes return to roost just before sunset.
Blast Off (2021)
Hundreds and even thousands of sandhill cranes blast off to return to roost in southern Arizona.
Mary Poppins Training (2021)
A trio of sandhill cranes gracefully "parachute" down to land.
Landing Gear (2021)
A sandhill crane comes in for a head on landing.
Eyes on You (2021)
A female northern harrier gives me the stare down as it flies overhead.
Broad Beauty (2021)
A beautiful female broad-billed hummingbird feeds on a small purple flower in bright soft light at the Gilbert Riparian Preserve in Arizona.
Cinnasplash (2021)
A cinnamon teal splashes around in a pond mid morning.
We Float At Dawn (2021)
A group of ducks (possibly ring necked or lesser scaup) float in the golden mist of a chilly sunrise.
Duck Tales (2020)
A mallard drake makes a call in vibrant gold reflections.
Mine Mine Mine (2020)
A pied billed grebe with a lucky catch.
Cruiser (2020)
An American White Pelican glides across a pond under morning light.
Pie Face (2020)
A pied billed grebe floats over golden reflections.
Air Bus (2020)
An American White Pelican, one of the largest birds in North America, comes in for a landing.
Huntress (2020)
A female northern harrier on the hunt mid morning.
Rosie (2020)
A close up headshot of "Rosie", the resident spoonbill at the local wetlands.
Pink Mirror (2020)
A reflection of a roseate spoonbill as it shuffles its spoon like bill around for a tasty snack.
Fluff N' Puff (2020)
A roseate spoonbill shakes off water and fluffs itself after landing.
Eyeball Corner Pocket (2020)
A great egret with one of its many catches before finishing the snack.
Visitor (2020)
A roseate spoonbill comes in for a landing at the Gilbert Riparian Preserve.
Dance (2020)
A black necked stilt spreads its wings trying to dry off amid vibrant green reflections.
Tree Walker (2020)
A great egret lands on top of a tree seemingly walking amongst the branches.
Shook (2020)
A great egret shakes off excess water from a wet landing.