One of the last ducks of the year. They hang out here feeding with the swans. As soon as the swans leave so will the mallards. I just bought a new lens yesterday. A Tamron 150-600. Unfortunately I only get to use it one day before I have to send my camera back to nikon for a small repair and cleaning. That means that there will be limited photos from me because I will only have my 5100.
One of the species that was introduced to Hawaii
Puffin cheesing for the camera.
Tiny male House sparrow scavenging goldfish crackers on Poipu beach
I was actually trying to photograph the Egret on the ground as he foraged for bugs in the grass. Of course as soon as I got my camera out he took off. I pointed my camera in his direction and fired off half a dozen shots hoping that one would be usable. I guess I got lucky this time.
Stellar Jay In Whittier, Alaska. This is the parent of the young Stellar jay that I am also posting. At the time I took this picture there easily a dozen Stellar Jays withing a 20 foot radius to me. My daughter had dropped a few Cheez-its before we went on our hike.
I took a trip to Eagle river nature center today. There were tons of spruce grouse hanging out along the trail. Also unknown to me at the time was the agressive brown bear that charged some people yesterday was yards away from me. I found all this information out after I arrived back home.
One of the many swanss gathered at a lake off of the Denali Highway
Noisy raven at the Fortress of bears in Sitka, Alaska. Every time I would try to take his picture he would turn his back to me and walk away.
Went down to Potter Marsh for the amazing sunset and I happened upon the migrating swans taking off for the night.
Kaua'i 'Elepaio or Native Flycatcher. was waiting on my balcony railing during a brief but very wet rainshowers. I watched him as he puffed itself up to dry off before heading back out.
Seagulls nesting along the cliffs of Whittier
Loon on the lake gave me the cold shoulder every time I would try to get a shot.
Golden-crowned sparrow I spotted along Gold cord lake trail
Young Stellar Jay in Whittier, Alaska.
I took a trip to Eagle river nature center today. There were tons of spruce grouse hanging out along the trail. Also unknown to me at the time was the agressive brown bear that charged some people yesterday was yards away from me. I found all this information out after I arrived back home.
King Eider. Large sea duck that lives along the coastline of the Alaskan north slope during the summer breeding seasons. In the winter it lives along the southern coastline of Alaska.
Alaskan black billed magpie (Pica hudsonia)
This guy was in my backyard this afternoon pecking at one of the dog rawhides that was left out in the yard.
Corvus corax (Common Alaskan Raven)
The trickster finally gave in and gave me one shot facing me. Then he flew away.
Robin
Silver Falls Ranch Peacock
Regal Eagle image was shot in Portage Valley
This Lesser Scaup was swimming around Lake Spenard looking for a place to settle in for the night. The sun was starting to set when it swam directly in front of the setting sun. I had to quickly change my camera exposure settings for the duck.
Adult Stellar Jay down on the forest floor foraging.
I took a trip to Eagle river nature center today. There were tons of spruce grouse hanging out along the trail. Also unknown to me at the time was the agressive brown bear that charged some people yesterday was yards away from me. I found all this information out after I arrived back home.
A close up of the male King Eider
Bald eagle perched on driftwood waiting for tide to come in.
Young bald eagle in Seward, Alaska
A beautiful rooster strutting his stuff at Waimea canyon state park.
Silver Falls Ranch Bird
Regal Eagle image was shot in Portage Valley
Song Sparrow
Lesser Scaup getting ready to settle in for the night on Lake Spenard.
Rooster waiting for tourist to crack macadamia nuts on the wooden stump.
a lone crow scavenging for food happened upon the mother load. A salmon head. I watched as it franticaly pecked away at the red flesh of the fish head. His moment was short lived because the ever present seagulls swooped in to take over consuming the grisly find.
Seward Sealife center puffin posing for the camera.
Tiny female House sparrow scavenging goldfish crackers on Poipu beach
Unknown bird at Silver Falls Ranch, Kauai, Hawai'i
While exploring Portage valley I came across this eagle eating his breakfast of freshly caught salmon.
Time for bed. This Lesser Scaup is calling it a night