Oystercatchers, Ruddy Turnstones, Ospreys, Semipalmated and Black-bellied Plovers, and Sanderlings A trip to the shore rarely disappoints and a couple of days ago I…
Tag: Nature photography
Toucans in Costa Rica
Chestnut Mandible Toucans courting on the Osa Penninsula One is always thrilled to see these wonderful birds. Sometimes they sit still long enough to…
Costa Rica Feb. 2025
Week one in Heredia Province I love this country and the people are so friendly and helpful. I am staying with a retired couple…
Tanzania, day 3, on to the Serengeti
On our first day in the Serengeti we had stunning visits with the three big cats, starting with this 2 headed cheetah! On our…
Tanzania, Day 4, the many other sightings
Another day full of variety – Giraffes, Gazelles, Hartebeests, Crocodiles, Baboons, and lots of birds. As you may have noticed, I am very partial…
Tanzania, Day 5, the lion feast
I’m glad we didn’t see them kill the buffalo, but watching them picking at it and lollygagging around the carcass was super interesting. We…
Tanzania, Day 6
Another day with lots of variety, from warthogs to hyenas, cheetahs to lions, topis to elephants, etc. I think the topi is my favorite…
Tanzania, Day 6, lions, lions, lions
After spending a week in Tanzania, I still love lions, but they challenge my sense of morality. (Anthropomorphizing, as usual) Here’s an old guy…
Wood Ducks, Blue-winged Teals, Bald Eagles!
One very fun day at Fanny Stebbins Nature Refuge in Longmeadow, MA This is the season for seeing the Wood Ducks. The males are…
Sandhill Cranes
Migrating through Massachusetts For several years, the Sandhill Cranes have been spending a few days here and there in Western Massachusetts during their annual…