Filed Under Shorebirds, Spring 2009
When we think about shorebirds feasting on the thousands and thousands of Horseshoe Crab eggs laid on the shore of Delaware Bay each year, certain species come to mind. I’ll bet that few of you think about Boat-tailed Grackles, but here is one that can’t fit another egg into its mouth.
Filed Under Shorebirds, Spring 2009
This Short-billed Dowitcher was busy eating Horseshoe Crab eggs, but stopped to look at the camera for a moment.
Filed Under Egrets, Spring 2009
This Snowy Egret was caught stretching its wings tonight. Perhaps yoga for birds?
Filed Under Snakes, Spring 2009
I encountered a real snake in the grass today, literally. This guy let me get right up into his face for a portrait. I tried to identify the species but was unable to find a close enough match in the book I have. Can anybody help me with an identification? Thanks.
Filed Under Canada Geese, Spring 2009
The Canada Goose breeding population in Delaware is increasing each year. Here a family spends the late afternoon in their marsh.
Filed Under Spring 2009, Wildflowers
Spring in Delaware has been fairly cool and wet this year. A friend has a field of Coreopsis that has just come in to bloom. He says this is a little later than usual, but it is on time for me. Gold Finches are beginning to gather to feed on the Coreopsis seeds that will be ready soon. I have that in mind for a fun sunset shoot soon.
Filed Under Shorebirds, Spring 2009
Red Knots and Ruddy Turnstones fly by after being uprooted from their beach feeding by a Perrigrine Falcon.
Filed Under Shorebirds, Spring 2009
Life on the edge is not easy. Here a Willet and a Red Knot gaze toward the oncoming waves, and a moment later are covered in a muddy mess.
Filed Under Scenics, Spring 2009
Beach Heather is in bloom on the dunes in Delaware. The tiny yellow flowers, en masse, light up the low rolling hills of sand making the dune area resemble moors.
Filed Under Scenics, Spring 2009, Sunrises and Sunsets
Sunset at Cape Henlopen tonight was pretty nice.
