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Bald Eagle – The Final Perspective

The Final Perspective The action was furious and moving like an out-of-control wildfire as the Bald Eagle bore down on the water’s surface. The thought of the final perspective [what this magnificent bird must have seen as it closed in on the salmon] flashed across my mind. After the catch, and when the intensity of the drama had passed, I grabbed a quick peek of the image in the camera monitor and mused at what seemed to me to be a double entendre, if not a bit of dark humor. Perhaps it was not so much what the Bald Eagle saw, but the final perspective certainly must reflect the last thing the fish saw! ~ Anecdote and Bald Eagle capture, The Final Perspective © Jerry L. Ferrara

Poised In Pursuit The eagle fishing activity had been very sporadic that morning. Plenty of fish were along the water’s edge….just few takers. Over the top of me, from behind, a rush of wind through feathers and wings repercussioned the air. Out of seemingly nowhere the eagle appeared, banked in my direction, and abruptly turned away. It was all I could do to get the fast fading bird framed. Its back and tail were all that could be seen….a remnant of what visually was. Suddenly the bird wheeled again into the lens, dropped its tail and legs, raised the leading edge of its wings and poised frozen in a beautiful stall. ~ Anecdote and Bald Eagle capture, Poised In Pursuit © Jerry L. Ferrara

Icterid Voices Spring quickens in the vernal marsh Guttural, gurgling Icterid voices broadcast far and wide Challengers tear at the tranquility Scarlet epaulettes flare like glowing embers Imperceptible boundaries are drawn Dominions declared The propertied are set to arouse the feminine gender … soon to arrive ~ Poem and Red-winged Blackbird capture, Icterid Voices © Jerry L. Ferrara

Setting Up House A pair of Western Bluebirds are caught in the act of setting up house. ~ Anecdote and Western Bluebirds capture, Setting Up House © Jerry L. Ferrara

American Robin The American Robins have returned and have been rummaging around the yard. No worms yet, though. This one suddenly appeared on the suet cake, took a bite and flew off. ~ Anecdote and American Robin capture, American Robin © Jerry L. Ferrara

The Great Cinereous Waited A baleful quiet seized the frigid morning All movement was stilled The sky remained faceless Death stood near The Great Cinereous waited ~ Poem and Great Gray Owl capture, The Great Cinereous Waited © Jerry L. Ferrara

On A Snipe Hunt The Wilson’s Snipe is a handsome native shorebird that belongs in the Sandpiper family. I caught this one resting on a fence post near a grassy field close by my home. I didn’t have to go on a “snipe hunt” to find the obliging creature, either. ~ Anecdote and Wilson’s Snipe capture, On A Snipe Hunt © Jerry L. Ferrara

The Energetic Bundle of Feathers I caught this Chestnut-backed Chickadee during a gentle rainstorm in a brief moment while it was sitting still. The energetic bundle of feathers subsequently exploded away. ~ Anecdote and Chestnut-backed Chickadee capture, The Energetic Bundle of Feathers © Jerry L. Ferrara

Nature Images – The View From Our Porch

The View From Our Porch The View From Our Porch is a collection of captures made over time. Each image came about as a result of practicing the art of photography to maintain an edge. The exercises were also conducted to enjoy and share the incredible beauty of Nature, from our porch. ~ Anecdote and Nature Images, The View From Our Porch © Jerry L. Ferrara

Winter Visitor This woodland species, the Ruffed Grouse, has been spending time in our forest. The winter visitor has also been a regular below the seed tray feeder and suet stations, dining on fare scattered by the Northern Flickers, Chickadees and Nuthatches. ~ Anecdote and Ruffed Grouse capture, Winter Visitor © Jerry L. Ferrara

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Bald Eagle – The Final Perspective

Bald Eagle – Poised In Pursuit

Red-winged Blackbird – Icterid Voices

Western Bluebirds – Setting Up House

American Robin – American Robin

Great Gray Owl – The Great Cinereous Waited

Wilson’s Snipe – On A Snipe Hunt

Chestnut-backed Chickadee – The Energetic Bundle of Feathers

Nature Images – The View From Our Porch

Ruffed Grouse – Winter Visitor

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