by simpleDesigns | Nov 3, 2008 | Birding
I spent 4 hours today in Northfield, MN looking for a reported Black-backed Woodpecker. Sorry to report that I didn’t find him/her as hoped. Several birders did see her yesterday and a picture was posted on Flicker: http://www.flickr.com/photos/7851430@N06/2997379976/...
by simpleDesigns | Oct 26, 2008 | Birding
Today’s picture is another one shot my mother on our Florida trip. Today’s bird is a Tri-colored Heron. I love this shot, because it is very seldom that you ever get to see both eyes at the same time on a bird of this size.
by simpleDesigns | Oct 26, 2008 | Birding
If you enjoy looking at my bird pictures, each day… you may enjoy the new photo albums I created to help capture the amazing year we’ve had. We’ve traveled to look for birds; I’ve upgraded my camera equipment; I’ve consulted with Jeff...
by simpleDesigns | Oct 22, 2008 | Birding
The bar-tailed godwit, a plump shorebird with a recurved bill, has blown the record for nonstop, muscle-powered flight right out of the sky. A study being published today reports that godwits can fly as many as 7,242 miles without stopping in their annual fall...
by simpleDesigns | Oct 22, 2008 | Birding
On Sunday, Oct 5th, I spent a wonderful day birding with my parents at the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge in Florida. One of the fun things of the day was watching Mom try her hand at high-speed photography. The Canon 40D is capable of firing off 6 images per...
by simpleDesigns | Oct 12, 2008 | Birding, Family, Friends, Travel, Vacation
Tina and I are finally home. In the course of the last week, we experienced 85 degree temps in Orlando and 45 degree night temps in Indiana. Thursday, we drove a long 600+ mile day, itching to sleep in our home bed after 6 weeks in the camper. Traveling north, we...
