Kinglets to Eagles
Migration is happening. It is an exciting time for birds. And bird photography. For something different, I present the birds I have photographed in the Upper Valley of VT and…
Early Summer 2022
During the last twenty days I photographed many birds, several reptiles, a few mammals, and a number of scenes in west-central New Hampshire. It has been a fun and exciting…
Birds of Early Spring
When I think of early spring birds, I think Red-winged Blackbirds, Wood Ducks, Hooded Mergansers, and Bald Eagles incubating eggs. I photographed these and more, but perhaps the biggest surprise…
Fifteen Days of May Birds
During the last two weeks, I spent most early mornings birding within 5 miles of the Connecticut River. I ranged as far south as Charleston, New Hampshire and as far…
Woodies and Hoodies at Esther Currie
The Esther Currie WMA in New London, NH is a great place for wildlife: In the Summer, there are dragonflies galore. In the Spring and Summer, ducks and plenty of…
Along the Connecticut River
This is a collection of photos from several trips along both sides of the Connecticut River between April 14 and 25, 2020. The photos are presented by location moving counterclockwise…
Ducks in rain and sun Leb-Han-Lyme
The first Ring-necked Duck photograph I got this season happened this morning in the rain at the West Lebanon Wildlife Area. From time to time this area has revealed some…
Woodies in NH and VT, plus an Eagle
I did the Five-and-Dime loop this morning -- in reverse. I headed up Route 10 (Dime) from Hanover, NH, took River Road which is still open this month, and then…
Woodies and Hoodies, NH & VT
Early yesterday, on a dark and dull morning, I did a loop that included some favorite early spring spots on both sides of the Connecticut River. In Hanover, NH, I…
Ducks in Lyme and Norwich
Away from home from 6:30 AM until 7:00 PM yesterday, I managed to sneak in 65 minutes of duck photography in the early morning gloom during a quick loop through…
Pompy area Ducks
I spent some time Wednesday through Saturday last week photographing ducks. One of the days was bright and sunny, but the other times I had to contend with fog or…
Woodies and Hoodies
Woodies and Hoodies seem to be abundant along the Connecticut River in the Upper Valley these days. Especially Hooded Mergansers, but there are certainly Wood Ducks too. One of…