So Many Birds
Osprey in Flight, Michigan “Flight An Osprey” Shadows etched against the sky, Wings stretched wide, in sky he draws Arc of freedom, silent grace— Fleeting trail they can't erase. Above the waves he rises, falls, Bound not by land, nor perch, nor call. Paths diverge, converge once more, A dance of purpose we adore. Ocean whispers from below, The wind becomes the tale he knows. No cage, no chain, no measured pace— Endless skies and boundless space.
"Ptarmigan" Stone still, yet never stone, the ptarmigan sits alone a feathered hush on granite throne, half winter ghost, half autumn tone. Name, a whisper lost in snow, Syllables the cold winds know. Not falcon, not dove, not songbird bright, but dusk in motion, dressed in white. Brown flecks like embers barely cooled, a camouflage the tundra schooled. It wears the seasons like a creed, a quiet vow, a subtle need. No cry to claim the sky or sea, just presence, poised in mystery. A sentinel of shifting days, who walks the edge in muted praise. So let the eagle chase the sun, and let the ravens croak and run the ptarmigan, with silent grace, will hold the stillness in its place.
Brown Pelican, Take off, Florida
Great Blue Heron enjoying a mouse for lunch, California
Osprey
Bald Eagle, Florida
Bald Eagle, Florida
Double Crested Cormorant, rare, Florida
Osprey
Osprey
Osprey in nest
Pigeons in Pizza San Marco, Venice
Pigeons in Pizza San Marco, Venice
Ring Billed Gull, Michigan
Juvenile Ring Billed Gull, Michigan
Royal Tern, Florida
Royal Tern, Florida
Royal Tern, Florida
Royal Tern, Florida
Sand Hill Crane, Florida
Turkey Vulture, Florida
Turkey Vulture, Florida
White Ibis, Flock, Florida
Barred Owl, California
Red Tail Hawk, Wyoming
Black Raven, Common, Wyoming
California Condor, an endangered bird, Arizona
California Condor with tag, endangered bird, Arizona
California Condor soaring above Marble Canyon, Arizona
Pair American Goldfinches, Virginia
Trio of American Goldfinches, Virginia
Common Merganser Duck
Double Crested Cormorant taking off, Florida
Double Crested Cormorant, Florida
Perched delicately on a slender branch, a small, brilliantly colored Eastern Bluebird becomes the star of this image. Its plumage is a show-stopping blend—electric blue on the head, wings, and tail contrasts beautifully with a vivid orange chest and a clean white underbelly. The sharpness and clarity of the bird’s details—the fine texture of its feathers, the gleam in its eye—draw the viewer’s focus instantly. Behind the bird, the background falls away into a soft blur of earthy browns and whites, likely foliage or bark, rendered with a painterly depth that enhances the bird’s striking presence. The use of shallow depth of field makes the background abstract and unobtrusive, ensuring the avian subject feels both isolated and elevated. This photograph is a study in contrast and precision—a celebration of nature’s design and a moment of stillness frozen in perfect balance. It’s the kind of image that invites admiration for the quiet splendor found in everyday wildlife.
Eastern Bluebird
Great Blue Heron, Shenandoah Valley Virginia
Northern Cardinal
Pair of Tree Swallows, Virginia
Tree Swallow, Virginia
Tree Swallow, Virginia
Wild Turkey in Winter snow, Virginia
Black Crowned Night Heron, Florida
Boat Tailed Grackle, Florida
Pair Chipping Sparrows, Florida
Double Crested Cormorant, Florida
Dove, Florida
Great Blue Heron, Florida
Great Blue Heron, Florida
Great Egret, Florida
Great Egret, Florida
Great Egret, Florida
Gull, Michigan
Northern Female Cardinal, Florida
Osprey, Florida
Red Bellied Woodpecker, Florida
Ring Billed Gull, Florida
Ring Billed Gull, Florida
Ring Billed Gull, Florida
Ring Billed Gull, Florida
Ring Billed Gull, Florida
Ring Billed Gulled, Florida
Ring Billed Gull, Michigan
Ring Billed Gulls, Florida
Ruddy Turnstone, Florida
Ruffed Grouse, Michigan
Bald Eagle, Grand Tetons
Clarks Nutcracker, Crater Lake
Common Merganser, Female, Wyoming
Common Raven, Grand Teton
Dark Eyed Junco, Grand Teton
Dusky Grouse Gorant, Grand Teton
Great Blue Heron with dinner, California
Great Blue Heron with dinner close-up, California
Great Horned Owl, Oregon
Osprey
Pair Mallard Ducks, California
Red Tailed Hawk, California
Pair Sandhill Cranes, Wyoming
Snowy Egret, California
Song Sparrow, Channel Islands
White Peacock
Gambrill's Quail, Arizona
Pair Gambrill's Quail, Arizona
Hummingbird at Sunset
Hummingbird, California
Hummingbird, California
Hummingbird, California
Pair of Killdeer in flight, California
Pair of Killdeer, California
Osprey
Osprey, Arizona
Osprey, Arizona
Red Tailed Hawk, California
Rufous Hummingbird, California
Snowy Egret hunting, California
Whimbrel, California
Pair of Mating Ospreys, Arizona
Pair of Hummingbirds at feeder, Shenandoah Valley
Ruby Throated Hummingbirg at Feeder, Shenandoah Valley
Ruby Throated Hummingbird, Virginia
Ruby Throated Hummingbird, Virginia
Ruby Throated Hummingbird, female, Virginia
Black Vulture drying his wings, Florida
Heron on Shenandoah River
“The Peacock’s Crown” Bold burst of blue, living flame, He fans his throne without a name. Green eyes shimmer, bold, wide Storm of beauty he can't hide. Our peacock stands where sunlight dares to dance, King of color, fierce romance. No need to speak, no need to bow— World take notice here and now.
"Whispers Beneath the Wings" A forest hush where emeralds gleam, Our bird takes flight a waking dream. Wings carved wide through morning's hush, Fleeting echo, skyward rush. Tree canopy sighs, branches bend, Every leaf witness, each gust a friend. Our Eagle hunts not only prey; but grace— Motion etched through open space. Talons sharp, eyes full of fire, Alive! Instinct, poised desire. Through the trees, beyond the veil, Her story floats on wind and trail. More than just a photo—this breath held tight— A song of huntress and hunted wrapped in light.
“Grace from the Gables” From rooftop ridge to leafy skies, Our Whitehead eagle spreads its wings to rise. The world below still tied to land, She ascends—majestic, grand. Lifts with wind, no delay, Power; bold display. Treetops bow, the moment still— Nature bends to eagle’s will.
“Mandarins by Morning Light” Still pond’s edge, gentle grace, Mandarin ducks find their place. One clad in color, bold and bright, A living lantern bathed in light. His feathers flare—a painter’s dream— Of chestnut, gold, and tangerine. Beside him his quiet queen, In earth-toned poise, serene, unseen. Together tread shallows, side by side, Drifting thoughts softly glide. No need for words, the bond runs deep— A vow of love the water keeps. In nature’s hush, they steal the show, Two hearts afloat in sunset's glow.
“Red Majesty” He stands like fire carved in flesh, Where wildflowers bloom, bold and fresh. A hawk; Commands the air, Sovereign gaze, bold battle stare! Plumage bleeds like rust and flame, No whisper here—our beast proclaims. The earth may tremble, branches quake, Silence crowns what power makes. He is wild, uncloaked, unshamed, Not made to please, nor tamed. Each feather, fierce and true— Raw, untamed; Regal hue.
“Sentinel of the Grasses” He doesn’t perch; claims the stage, Bold burst of rust and feathered rage. Bronze crown blazing like the sun, He is the hunt: A loaded gun. Grasslands hush beneath his reign, No mercy weaves in his vein. Glare! Fire! caught mid-flight, This hawk’s shows no patience; he’s pure fight. Talon-curved and wired tight, Every feather flirts with bite. Myth No! Whisper No! He is the law among the trees.
“Falcon in the Spotlight” Perched like a headline; no Filter, no Chill, Steel-eyed and silent, Falcon owns the still. Wings folded secrets about, No myth—just muscle, raw and bold. Forest bows, no need to speak, Falcon’s presence says it loud, No mystique. Solo act; Nature’s play, Scripted by instinct, Fierce! No crown, no chains, no throne in sight— Just talons, timber, and quiet might.
“The Oystercatcher” With a throne of moss and wood, Our oystercatcher proudly stood. A splash of orange, bold and bright, Amid the forest’s misty light. Black and white in perfect grace, He guards the quiet, a sacred place. With every step, a tale it weaves— Of coastal winds and forest leaves.
"Ptarmigan" Stone still, yet never stone, the ptarmigan sits alone a feathered hush on granite throne, half winter ghost, half autumn tone. Name, a whisper lost in snow, Syllables the cold winds know. Not falcon, not dove, not songbird bright, but dusk in motion, dressed in white. Brown flecks like embers barely cooled, a camouflage the tundra schooled. It wears the seasons like a creed, a quiet vow, a subtle need. No cry to claim the sky or sea, just presence, poised in mystery. A sentinel of shifting days, who walks the edge in muted praise. So let the eagle chase the sun, and let the ravens croak and run the ptarmigan, with silent grace, will hold the stillness in its place.
Two ducks settle into the hush of morning, one upright and watchful, the other folded gently into the curve of the log. Their reflections drift in soft green water, a quiet duet of feathers and stillness wild grace resting where light and calm meet. Two female mallards