Had a little stopover on Iceland before going back to the states for the fall. First expedition: Whale watching!
Every summer, spoonbills gather in Lutjewad, Groningen, to moult and prepare for migration. These mudflats are vital for spoonbills and many other birds, but are being threatened by a proposed power line. Read more: trouw.nl/cs-b17a1363/
Speaking of Mourning Doves, this one was born in our backyard and what a magnificent lil’ beast it turned out to be! 🪶
The Mourning Dove truly lives up to his name every time he opens up het beak by singing an incredibly sad song. Despite his perpetual sadness, he will happily come by every day to pick up seeds off the ground. What a life 🪶 #mourningdove
I always find the Golden-crowned Kinglet difficult to photograph. It will land on a branch and stay there for no more than, say, three seconds before deciding that this branch has nothing to offer and moves on to the next. Got the little bugger in the end!🪶
Even more frozen bridies! You’ll come across these three birds throughout the whole year in this part of the world, scurrying on the forest floor. #northerncardinal#easterntowhee#americanrobin 🪶
Throwback to a snowy winter in DC. It doesn’t snow all that often here in this moderately swampy climate, but past January was a great time for lovers of cold. The birdies were all rushing for the few remaining patches of uncovered soil where they could still find a bite to eat 🪶
For a few minutes, everything went cold and dark, and there's no way for me to describe it in words, so take a look instead. Total Solar Eclipse on the Northern Shore of Presque Isle, Erie. #totalsolareclipse#EriePA#Presqueisle
