Ridgefield NWR
Here are some highlights from a recent summer trip I took to Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. I saw two new species! One, a Blue-winged Teal. If I’d realized at the time, I would have attempted better pictures. And Two. This barely recognizable silhouette that looks more like a deflated balloon torpedoing away, is none other than a Wilson’s Snipe.…
Steigerwald
I took a trip to Steigerwald Lake NWR to see what the Purple Martins were up to. They were busy being birds. I love listening to them chatter. Wonder what they’re saying?… I was a bit confused by their plumage. In fact, while taking these photos, another birder on the path asked me what kind of…
Larch Mountain Part II
Larch Mountain was so much fun the first time, I made a return visit the following day. Round two proved worthwhile just from the drive up. Elk! It’s been years since I’ve seen elk in the wild, and I’m not sure I’ve ever seen them this far from the coast. There were others with this one,…