Duck of the Woods They say there is a feathered creature that haunts the piney woodsAdorned it is in presentation, much beauty’s brought as shouldIf you spy the ornate Wood Duck, still or on the flyThe splash of colors are quite real, do believe your eyes ~ Poem and Wood Duck capture, Duck of the Woods © Jerry L. Ferrara
The Newcomer A bracing zephyr drifted casually through the early evening air. Along the gently flowing creek, creature activity was intensifying. A White-tailed Deer doe magically morphed into the view and then quite subtly, a gesture from the nearby brush produced an enchanting manifestation. It was the doe’s fawn. The Newcomer had arrived. ~ Anecdote and White-tailed Deer capture, The Newcomer © Jerry L. Ferrara
Running It was very late in the day. Harsh shadows had retired and a coolness permeated the air. It was time to play. That’s exactly what a White-tailed Deer fawn was doing as it enthusiastically dashed before my camera and lens, seemingly running for the pure pleasure of running. The caper was caught quickly as the youthful creature bolted by. ~ Anecdote and White-tailed Deer fawn capture, Running © Jerry L. Ferrara
Coming in Low Coming in low, a Canada Goose calls out as it’s about to land on the water. ~ Anecdote and Canada Goose capture, Coming in Low © Jerry L. Ferrara
Woodie Almost unreal-appearing in its colorfully-clad garb, a male Wood Duck powers through the air. They’re sometimes called ‘woodies’. ~ Anecdote and Wood Duck capture, Woodie © Jerry L. Ferrara
The Catcher on the Fly Went out the other day to a favorite local spot looking to make Osprey images. The Fish Hawks have been here awhile and are setting up ‘households’ in anticipation of rearing their young-of-the-year. I had pre-visualized capturing the mighty fishing birds in the act of seizing a meal. No such luck! I was fortunate, though, to witness this Bald Eagle successfully acquiring breakfast. I’ve titled the image, The Catcher on the Fly. ~ Anecdote and Bald Eagle capture, The Catcher on the Fly © Jerry L. Ferrara
A Gentle Spring Drizzle A Dark-eyed Junco pauses briefly during a gentle spring drizzle. ~ Dark-eyed Junco capture, A Gentle Spring Drizzle © Jerry L. Ferrara
At various times in the past our yard has played host to three different species of Chickadee – The Mountain Chickadee, Chestnut-backed Chickadee and Black-capped Chickadee. ~ Mountain Chickadee, Chestnut-backed Chickadee and Black-capped Chickadee captures © Jerry L. Ferrara
In the quietude near a woodland pond, a Mallard drake takes a moment to rest. ~ Mallard capture, Quietude © Jerry L. Ferrara
The Voice of the Bobolink The voice of the Bobolink is often described as ‘bubbly’. The significance of its prattle, though, is much deeper than that and double-edged in its message. Caught in this frame, a male Bobolink sounds off saying ‘Here I am!” to the ladies and at the same time is sternly warning ‘Steer clear of my domain!’ to would-be claim jumpers. ~ Anecdote and Bobolink capture, The Voice of the Bobolink © Jerry L. Ferrara