Posted on December 29, 2017 in Birds, Black and White, Landscape, Nature, Winter
I’ve only ever had the privilege of photographing bluebirds a few times and all were last winter at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area. Bluebird populations have decreased so it is important to place nesting boxes in appropriate areas in order to help conserve local bird populations. I was hopeful that I could attract bluebirds to our yard, but the area is too wooded. Bluebirds like an open habitat, which is why you often see bluebird houses in open fields and rural countryside. This one was mounted on a fence in a garden area at Burnside Plantation in Bethlehem, Pa.
Posted on August 24, 2017 in Birds, Flowers, Nature, Wildlife
The American Goldfinches were enjoying lunch in the sunflower field and snacking on the seeds from the flowers. I enjoyed watching this adult male feed the juvenile and in between bites, they were singing such beautiful bird songs!
Posted on August 20, 2017 in Birds, Flowers, Nature, Wildlife
After the sunflower blooms die, the goldfinches take over and enjoy lunchtime in a field filled with seeds! How wonderful to save the flowers for the birds instead of cutting them!
Posted on May 9, 2017 in Animals, Birds, Dogs
Sunday was a difficult day to say the least. I traveled to Pleasantville, NY to attend and photograph the Celebration of Life event held in memory of Luis Carlos Montalvan who passed away in December, 2016. After 17 years serving our country in the military, Luis suffered from PTSD, traumatic brain injury and other injuries sustained during his time of service. His beloved service dog, Tuesday, was his best friend. Tuesday is now in the loving care of the organization that trained him to assist Luis – ECAD (Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities). At the end of Sunday’s event, everyone went outside and Tuesday assisted with a release of white doves. Watching Tuesday look to the sky and watch the birds was so emotional. Luis’ latest book – “Tuesday’s Promise” – was released today. My copy just arrived in the mail and I’m anxious to begin to read the last chapter of the love story of Luis and Tuesday. I know that I will be crying.
Posted on April 26, 2017 in Birds, Nature, Spring, Wildlife
How cute are these baby Great Horned Owls perched in an opening in a Sycamore tree? They are not from the same family that I posted photos of a couple of weeks ago. One mommy owl had two babies, the other mommy only had one baby. I haven’t been back to visit them since taking this image a couple of weeks ago and I am curious as to how much they have grown since then.