These pictures were taken at the Adkins Arboretum in Tuckahoe State Park, Ridgley, Maryland. On selected nights in October and November, naturalists are banding and recording the migratory habits and health of the Northern Saw-whet owl. These owls are attracted to the mixed coniferous/deciduous woods in the Park, and are fall migrants from boreal forests in the Northern U.S. and Canada. And, yes, their extra-tame demeanor always seems to bring out the nurturing instincts in those who band the birds.
My photograph of a Ruby-throated Hummingbird has received an honorable mention in the 2007 Maryland Natural Resource Magazine Photo Contest. Thirteen pictures were selected from over 1600 photographs submitted by nearly 400 photographers.
Sponsored by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, this picture will be published in The Maryland Natural Resource magazine as well as the 2008 Maryland Natural Resource Calendar.
See a larger view of this picture by clicking on the image. Click here to see the DNR Photo Contest press release.
I have been lucky enough to capture a photo of an Eastern Kingbird soaring on the back of a Red-Tailed Hawk, as the hawk was flying with a captured snake. This behavior by Eastern Kingbirds has been reported, but rarely photographed.
As this image is not currently in my gallery, any inquiries about this photograph should refer to image number 6792.
I have been lucky enough to capture a photo of an Eastern Kingbird soaring on the back of a Red-Tailed Hawk, as the hawk was flying with a captured snake. This behavior by Eastern Kingbirds has been reported, but rarely photographed.