Wood Duck – Woodie
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
Wild North Idaho
Bald Eagle – The Catcher on the Fly
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
Dark-eyed Junco – A Gentle Spring Drizzle
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
Mountain Chickadee, Chestnut-backed Chickadee, Black-capped Chickadee
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
Mallard – Quietude
In the quietude near a woodland pond, a Mallard drake takes a moment to rest. ~ Mallard capture, Quietude © Jerry L. Ferrara
Bobolink – The Voice of the Bobolink
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
Muskrat – One Suspicious Glance
One Suspicious Glance Last week I walked down to the pond with a lens and camera to see what might be happening. Along with Buffleheads, Canada Geese, American Wigeons, Mallards and Wood Ducks, a Muskrat was industriously harvesting plant material. It gave one suspicious glance when a sneeze escaped me, but then continued on with its crop-gathering and feeding. ~ Anecdote and Muskrat capture, One Suspicious Glance © Jerry L. Ferrara
American Robin, Earthworm – Guess Who Won?
Guess Who Won? An American Robin tugs tenaciously at a reluctant earthworm. Guess who won? ~ American Robin and Earthworm capture, Guess Who Won? © Jerry L. Ferrara
Crocus
Centering attention on a non-wildlife subject a few days ago, I put a new lens to the test in preparation for an upcoming Mountain Gorilla trek. If it had been lightly raining or sprinkling that day, I might have titled the take “Crocus in the Mist”. 😀 ~ Anecdote and Crocus captures, Crocus © Jerry L. Ferrara
Northern Flicker – Giving A Look
A female Northern Flicker is caught giving a look into the camera. ~ Northern Flicker capture, Giving A Look © Jerry L. Ferrara