Just this week, I had the chance to photograph a Ruby-throated Hummingbird on Bee Balm at length in our yard in Waukesha, WI. The action I captured was of the Ruby-throated Hummingbird repeatedly visiting a bed of Red Bee Balm in our yard. This solitary species is enjoyable to watch … Continue reading
Wildflower and Dragonfly images from Waukesha, Wisconsin, July 14, 2013.
Photographs taken in North Point, Sheboygan, WI, on June 17, 2013. Laughing Gull Binomial name: Leucophaeus atricilla Category: Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers Description: White body with dark gray back and wings with a black head. In the winter, the black head will fade to white. Dark red bill and legs. … Continue reading
Photographs taken in North Point, Sheboygan, WI, on June 17, 2013. Little Gull Binomial name: Hydrocoloeus minutus Category: Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers Description: Light gray body, gray wings with white wingtip and a black head. In the winter, the black head will fade to white. Dark red legs and a … Continue reading
I came across a small pond in northwest Waukesha County that had about a dozen Wood Ducks, male and female. Images were taken on September 19, 2012. Wood Duck Binomial name: Aix sponsa Category: Ducks, Geese, and Swans Size: 18.5” long, 30” wing span Weight: 1.3 lb
This White Ibis was was found and reported by a local birder in Racine, WI. The location was the Wolf Lake boat landing at Richard Bong State Recreation Area in Kenosha County, WI. Since the White Ibis was so far from its natural range, I knew I had to make … Continue reading
While out doing some normal birding in the South Kettle Moraine I came across an Eastern Bluebird nest in a natural cavity. They were feeding the young on a regular basis. I set for some shooting under a honeysuckle bush to capture some of the action. On one set of … Continue reading
On a recent trip to Sawyer County in Northern Wisconsin, I had the opportunity to photograph Common Loons. This graceful bird has an enchanting call that has inspired numerous Native American tales and even a novel. The Common Loon has been featured on Canadian currency and is also the state … Continue reading
This Great Gray Owl was reported by a local resident. Two days after the posting, I made the run up to Mauston very early in the morning. The exact location of this owl was not given but I had a hunch on where the location was. Two other bird parties … Continue reading
The Northern Hawk Owl is an uncommon visitor to Wisconsin. This bird had a long stay of 4+ months in Door County, Wisconsin near Sister Bay. This bird’s normal range is Canada; the southern border of the range is the most northern edge of Minnesota. Photographs taken February 13, 2013. … Continue reading
I came across a pair of Red-headed Woodpeckers in the South Kettle Moraine near Eagle Wisconsin. It appeared they were setting their sights on a dead oak tree, a place to raise young this year. I watched this pair for almost 2 months and almost daily. I started observing them … Continue reading
On May 1, 2012, the American Avocet visited McKinley Beach at Milwaukee’s lakefront. Sometimes this bird is seen during migration if it strays from its normal course. Along with many other photographers, I was delighted to capture images of this infrequent visitor to Wisconsin. During migration, the American Avocet doesn’t … Continue reading
Trumpeter Swans at Lower Phantom Lake in Waukesha County WI. Photographs taken on February 10, 2012
Purple Sandpipers at Wind Point, Racine WI. Photographs taken on December 13, 2012
Barred Owl with owlets at Pheasant Branch, Madison Wisconsin. Photographs taken on May 7, 2013
Townsend’s Solitaire at Richard Bong State Recreational Area in Kenosha County Wisconsin on January 30, 2012. Townsend’s Solitaire Binomial name: Myadestes townsendi Category: Thrushes Size: 8.5” long, 14.5” wingspan Weight: 1.2 Oz.
Barrow’s Goldeneye, male, at North Point in Sheboygan Wisconsin on January 7, 2011. This duck remained far from shore during it’s short visit in Sheboygan. A very rare visitor to the state of Wisconsin. Only distant images could be taken. Some images show both male Barrow’s Goldeneye and Common Goldeneye … Continue reading
Great Egret photographed at Horicon Marsh and the Fox River in Waterford WI.
Sandhill Crane with colts, South Kettle Moraine Waukesha County WI. Photographs taken on May 19, 2011 Sandhill Crane Binomial name: Grus canadensis Category: Cranes Size: 46” long, 77” wing span Weight: 10.6 lb. Habitat: Sandhill Cranes typically breed, forage and nest in wetlands, grasslands, marshes, bogs and sometimes dry lands. … Continue reading
Red Phalarope at the South Metro Pier in Oak Creek Wisconsin on November 8, 2010 Red Phalarope Binomial name: Phalaropus fulicaria Category: Phalaropes Size: 8.5” long, 17” wing span Weight: 1.9 oz.
