Rikki Racing through the brushRikki’s in a rushHe’s off to save his friendsA task that never endsSerpents who play foulRikki’s on the prowlBeware you ‘scaly scum’You’re soon to be outdone ~ Poem and Mongoose capture, Rikki © Jerry L. Ferrara
Headed To The Nest A spider, an earwig and a caterpillar meal, all headed to the nest to be served to the growing young. ~ Anecdote and American Robin capture, Headed To The Nest © Jerry L. Ferrara
They’re Back! They’re back from south of the border! Each year we look forward to seeing the return of this elfin member of the Tyrant Flycatcher family arrive, build their nests and raise their young. Last week I thought I heard a male announcing himself in our nearby woods. Yesterday that voice was confirmed and then this sprightly character showed up. Now, buddy, get to work on those flies and mosquitoes! ~ Anecdote and Western Flycatcher capture, They’re Back! © Jerry L. Ferrara
Adorned and Bejeweled A Water Buffalo all ‘decked out’ in ‘modern amphibia’ was adorned and bejeweled. ~ Anecdote and Water Buffalo capture, Adorned and Bejeweled © Jerry L. Ferrara
Lightning Fast We caught this Chestnut-headed Bee Eater in Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka, making multiple trips to its subterranean nest site to deliver meals to its hidden progeny. After delivering the nosh, the adult would wait momentarily at the burrow entrance and then explode away. The challenge was to record the lightning fast action. ~ Anecdote and Chestnut-headed Bee Eater, Lightning Fast © Jerry L. Ferrara
A Tiger Strikes at the Heart Portrait of a Tiger Swallowtail nectaring on a Bleeding Heart bloom: A Tiger strikes at the Heart. ~ Anecdote and Tiger Swallowtail/Bleeding Heart capture, A Tiger Strikes at the Heart © Jerry L. Ferrara
Portrait of a Common Kingfisher ~ Common Kingfisher capture, Portrait of a Kingfisher © Jerry L. Ferrara
Shades of Black and White In the shadows the feline waitsPatient, it anticipatesFor the moment soon to comeA deadly deed will sure be done ~ Poem and Leopard capture, Shades of Black and White © Jerry L. Ferrara
Hunting From A View An enterprising Great Egret uses a Water Buffalo as an observation platform from which to spy its prey. It was hunting from a view. ~ Anecdote and Great Egret/Water Buffalo capture, Hunting From A View © Jerry L. Ferrara
A Mother’s Love A mother’s love is tightly heldDeep in her breast, forever it dwells ~ Poem and Hanuman Langur capture, A Mother’s Love © Jerry L. Ferrara