Killdeer Profile
An April 8, 2016, shot of a Killdeer at close to camera level. Of course, the shot was taken at the Ridgefield NWR! LARGEVIEW! Canon 7D Mark II, 1/1600, f5, ISO 400, 500mm, 1:34 p.m.
View ArticleFlushed by an Eagle
On May 6, 2016, at Ridgefield, Wa., I came across three Greater Yellowlegs feeding in some shallow water. I began photographing them and after a couple of minutes they all suddenly took flight...
View ArticleMuddy Waters
During my shoot at the Ridgefield NWR on Aug. 4, 2016, I came across this shorebird in the water, in the woods, which for me is an odd place to find this bird. Normally our shorebird friends are out...
View ArticleRare Red Phalarope at Ridgefield
It’s been quite a while since I’ve spotted a lifer species for myself at the Ridgefield NWR, but with the location help of my brother, Gary, on Nov. 17, 2016, I was able to get this shot of a Red...
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Snipe on Moss, Calling Out
While driving the Ridgefield NWR auto tour route, April 4, 2017, I spotted this Wilson’s Snipe fly across the road in front of me and land on a mossy log near water’s edge. The bird then began loudly...
View ArticleSnipe on a post, post
A Wilson’s Snipe calling out from a post at the Ridgefield NWR, May 19, 2017. Video of Snipe Calling Out on Post — best viewed at 1080p, full screen Canon 7D Mark II, 1/1250, f4.5, ISO 250, 500mm, 5:16...
View ArticleSora Feeding Chick
A Sora and chick at lunch time. Ridgefield NWR, June 14, 2017. Canon 5D Mark III, 1/1250, f4, ISO 800, 500mm, 2:29 p.m.
View ArticleShorebird near dusk
I’m guessing this is a Lesser Yellowlegs but I’m not sure. Taken at the Ridgefield NWR, on August 23, 2017 near dusk. LARGEVIEW! Canon 7D … Shorebird near dusk Read More »
View ArticleSeeing Double
Three or four Killdeer were running around in a field at the Ridgefield NWR, Feb. 16, 2018. Here are a couple of them! Canon 5D … Seeing Double Read More »
View ArticleGot the lake all to myself
Killdeer at Mud Lake. Taken at the Ridgefield NWR, Aug. 31, 2018. Canon 5D Mark III, 1/1250, f4, ISO 400, 500mm, 5:44 p.m.
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