Photographing White Pelicans on the Mississippi River
Each year between Late March and August, hundreds of white pelicans migrate to the Mississippi River on the border of Illinois and Iowa. There are also plenty of Egrets, Great Blue Herons, and Cormorants to be photographed as well. Two…
The Story Behind the Photo: Sandy Ridge Bald Eagle
Those of you that follow the blog, know that one of my favorite places for bird photography is Sandy Ridge Reservation in Northeast Ohio. I always seem to leave Sandy Ridge with good photo opportunities of waterfowl, wading birds, song…
Photographing Ducks at the Castalia Duck Pond
The Castalia Duck Pond is located in the center of the quaint little town of Castalia, Ohio. What attracts birders and nature photographers to the Castalia Duck Pond is the pond is that the pond is fed by artesian springs and…
Bald Eagles Locking Talons Photo Sequence
One of the most spectacular scenes in nature to photograph is when a pair of Bald Eagles lock their talons mid air in what seems to be air to air combat. This fascinating display is also known as the “cartwheel”…
The Story Behind the Photo: Bald Eagle on the Ice
Bald Eagle on the Ice Photo Story I had just arrived at Killdeer Plains Wildlife Area in Ohio when I noticed a bald eagle sitting on one of the frozen ponds. I could pull over since there was frozen, standing…
Photographing Wood Ducks in the Fall at North Chagrin Reservation, Ohio
North Chagrin Reservation is a 2,000 acre park located in the Ohio communities of Mayfield Village, Gates Mills and Willoughby Hills. The park has miles of trails, lakes, rivers, and a golf course. But for nature photographers, North Chagrin Reservation…
Humpback Whale Breaching Sequence – Alaska
Each year, Humpback Whales migrate 3,000 miles from their winter breeding grounds in Hawaii to Alaska, British Columbia, and Russia for the summer months. The Humpback Whales migrate to the northern Pacific area to feed in the rich waters having…
A Collection of Great Blue Heron Photos
Great Blue Herons are fun birds to photograph. In fact, they are one of my favorite birds to photograph for a couple of reasons. Great Blue Herons are avid fishermen. If you are patient, you can photograph a sequence of…
Killdeer Plains Wildlife Area, Ohio – A place to Photograph Raptors
Each fall and winter, raptors including hawks, eagles, and owls migrate to Killdeer Plain Wildlife Area in north central Ohio. This is a great location for bird and nature photographers and birders to see and photograph raptors. Killdeer plains is…
A Gallery of Bald Eagles Fishing
Bald Eagles are a beautiful and majestic birds. They are also master fisherman. It is a special treat to capture pictures of bald eagles while they are fishing for their meals. Photographing birds in flight can be challenging. It requires…
