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Upcoming Birding Excursion, Burrowing Owls & More
It’s not unusual to receive an email asking ”When’s your next photo excursion”? So the answer to that one is “Next Wednesday”! Burrowing owls, wading birds and more are on the ticket down on Marco Island where we’ll spend time photographing water birds at Tiger Tail lagoon before heading over to the active owl nests [...]
Birds of Florida, Mockingbird
Before we introduce the Florida state bird, the answer to last week’s reader contest question “What is the largest bird covered here in Birds of Florida”? Answer: the Sandhill Crane. Ever been kept awake at night by a vociferous avian songster? The character or culprit is the Mockingbird: A few fun facts -Despite being the [...]
Birds of Florida, Bald Eagle
Saving the best almost for last let’s take a look at this magnificent bird, our nation’s symbol and the top of the avian food chain. Some facts on the Bald Eagle- -Florida has the second largest breeding population only to Alaska. – Their wingspan ranges from 6-7 1/2 feet (Audubon). -Adults easily noted by dark [...]
Birds of Florida, Long Billed Dowitcher
Here’s an interesting bird that differs from a closely related species the short billed dowitcher. Both long distance migrants that arrive from the Northern most areas of the continent, the long billed waits a bit longer before heading South & is slightly more prone to salt water habitat, good for local birding. Description- Look for [...]
Birds of Florida, Wilson’s Plover
We’re getting more into those little birds who all ”look the same” that you see scurrying along our beaches, sandbars and mudflats. Want to sound real smart at your next cocktail party thrown by fellow birders? Keep learning our shore birds like the Wilson’s Plover: Interesting History- This semi petite shorebird is named for the [...]
“Look Around and Take Colorful Pictures”…
… and liven up your new photos. Do you ever feel like you’re always photographing the same thing over and over? It’s easy to do but sometimes just a little extra awareness can help break the monotony you may be feeling. Maybe some nice bright color would help. Take Colorful Photos- 1- Look at the [...]
“When a Plan Comes Together”…
… it can be a big relief and very gratifying. Regular readers know that last Saturday I hosted a free outdoor photography excursion where the population of keen photographers out numbered the birds within camera range. We planned to avenge that yesterday afternoon and despite roaring winds that really exaggerated the cold, we found our [...]
“Birds of Florida, Red Shouldered Hawk”…
… our most common hawk and a striking aerial predator. A mid sized bird, you’ve seen them perched in dead trees, on telephone lines, boardwalk rails and often along wooded or watery paths sometimes at head height as they concentrate deeply with a fixed stare in anticipation of the hapless lizard, snake or rodent. Photographing [...]
“SWFL Outdoor Photography Goes Inside”…
… for a fun volunteer assignment photographing The Marco Players performing Edward Albee’s “Seascape”. Many of you know that I offer time & images to non profits but this was a new one. Indoors, action & no flash from the very dark back row of the small theatre that features an amazing & fortunately well [...]
Digital Cameras & The New Year…
… a great combination. Starting tonight there will be an abundance of opportunities for photography here in the swfl area and starting tomorrow another year’s worth of great pictures will be produced by photographers everywhere. Ideas for taking pictures going into 2011- Fireworks- always a favorite of the outdoor photographer and generally celebratory people, they’ll [...]
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