Blue Jay

Similar to my last post on the Northern Cardinal, today’s post is of another common bird known as the Blue Jay. Hasn’t everyone in North America seen a Blue Jay at one time ro another?… Continue reading →

Northern Cardinal

Last week I had a great day for birding at Brookgreen Gardens in South Carolina as I believe I photographed five different species. The entry fee is a bit expensive but at least with… Continue reading →

Fish Crow

A couple of weeks ago, I was walking around our neighborhood, checking out a new house that is being built on a lake-front. This obvious crow-like bird flew right by me and somehow… Continue reading →

Northern Mockingbird

Finally got back over to the Harry P. Leu Gardens this weekend and was able to track down the same Barred Owl from a few weeks ago and was also able to photograph… Continue reading →

Anhinga

The Anhinga is a bit of a show off, or so I thought (see fact #1 below). I notice them around the local ponds and marshes when they open their wings and parade… Continue reading →

Wood Stork

This would be the ugly mug of the Wood Stork. I only say that because the top and back of the head on the adult bird reminds me of an alien in a sci-fi… Continue reading →

Tricolored Heron

Today was a good day to scout for birds. At my neighborhood lake, there is a small marsh area where I was able to photograph a Tricolored Heron as well as a few… Continue reading →