What does a photographer do when she or he sees people stopped by the side of a road aiming cameras? Follow the lenses, of course.
It was a grey day. You’ll see a difference in the sky with tomorrow’s eagle.
Author: Kay
On the wing
I think this is the same red-tailed hawk that I’ve seen lately around our neighborhood. It caught my attention because several times I’ve heard it calling repeatedly. I understand their calls are territorial, to protect from intruders. I thought I was going to catch it perched in the tree but like so many wild critters it said “Nope!” when it spied something aimed its way.
Almost as soon as it took wing one of the local red winged blackbirds in the nearby marsh decided to protect its interests and make sure the hawk didn’t feel welcome. Predator or prey, it can’t be an easy life.
Oops
Here’s another chunk of the Dungeness Recreation Area bluff that’s headed seaward. Most of the land here is just compacted sand, really. Give it enough rain, throw in a little wind, and voila! A new jog in the trail.
Okay
Seen on a post.
I think I can manage that. How about you?
Geese and friends
We first saw this scene at a considerable distance. Two big geese…and, what’s that? Goslings?? Wow! That’s sure a lot of them!
So I wandered overland (Shhhhh! Through private property…). I got as close as I could and this was the best shot. As I approached, some of the “goslings” scattered. Then I got home and put the flock up on my screen for a better look. Canada geese, of course. One is nestled into the grass. Goslings? No way. American wigeons. And once I identified them I realized I’d heard their high pitched “whee” as they chatted among themselves.
Good thing I’ve never pretended any expertise.
Like a duck…
This handsome mallard stood watch while his mate first pecked around for food on land and then headed into the water for a bath. I rather liked his mirrored reflection.
Neighborhood bulls
It never fails to tickle me that there is a scene like this within blocks of the main street through town.