Many of the photographs displayed on this website were taken near my home on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Here the wide variety of habitats, including open fields, woodlands, ponds, streams, and marshes, support abundant wildlife throughout the year. Other photographs were taken on various trips to locations in Florida, Texas, and Arizona.

Scientific studies have shown that many bird species are in steep decline, due to loss of habitat, disease, pesticide use and climate change, to mention a few causes. Hopefully through awareness, education, and the preservation of fragile habitats, these population declines will stabilize.

While no photograph can ever fully capture the living thing, it is my hope that these pictures might bring the viewer to a greater awareness and appreciation of the birds and animals right here in our midst. Such an appreciation could inspire us to a greater desire to preserve and protect the wildlife that grace our fragile planet, and thereby give us a role in reducing their decline. I feel strongly that we must protect this precious natural resource for future generations to appreciate and enjoy.