Eastern Phoebe and Great Crested Flycatcher 27 Aug 2013 | 04:00 pm

We have quite a few Eastern Phoebes in the area. Here are a few that I found last weekend. This time of year the Eastern Phoebes have a bit of a yellow wash underneath. Next up is one of my “almost” ...

Giant Swallowtail 26 Aug 2013 | 04:04 pm

This is the third and fourth Giant Swallowtail that I’ve been able to photograph this year. They are getting to show their age. The first on was very faded.

American Goldfinch on seed heads 25 Aug 2013 | 03:55 pm

Saturday Evening Creature Feature, Purple Loosestrife 24 Aug 2013 | 07:49 pm

Today, it’s all about the color purple. Not the movie, but Purple Loosestrife. It’s a bit of a weed here, being introduced and all. It grows in our swamps and wet meadows. But is makes for some fun bu...

Forgotten Photo Friday, Monarch are having a tough time 23 Aug 2013 | 04:13 pm

It’s rather odd that I would post forgotten photos of the Monarch. Here in the Atlantic North East, the Monarch is usually quite common. However this year, I’ve only seen a couple and I haven’t gotten...

Cedar Waxwings sitting in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G 22 Aug 2013 | 03:49 pm

No kidding, late August is a bit late to be doing the birds and the bees thing. Nevertheless, I saw a pair of Cedar Waxwings in the act on August 16th.

Black-capped Chickadee 21 Aug 2013 | 03:51 pm

Sometimes when you only get two shots, you better make ‘em good ones.

Braking through the barrier, Ruby-throated Hummingbird 20 Aug 2013 | 04:38 pm

This is one of those birds that I have in my yard but have never been able to image. No kidding. I see them all the time but due to their spunkiness, they just won’t sit still. I was shooting with a ...

Some common dragons 19 Aug 2013 | 04:41 pm

Common Green Darner Meadowhawk Blue Dasher Autumn Meadowhawk Autumn Meadowhawk Blue Dasher Be sure to visit Our World Tuesday this week.

Shooting Swampside 18 Aug 2013 | 03:55 pm

Just a few images that I found on a Saturday morning walk in the Ipswich Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary . Juvenile Song Sparrow Male Common Pondhawk This is an female Autumn Meadowhawk. Can yo...