my updated dreamingsongs photography gallery…

By neighdoctor November 19, 2019 my updated dreamingsongs photography gallery…

Having just added new photos to my print gallery (more than a dozen bird species), I want to say my heart-felt thanks to each of you who has bought a print from me in the past. My thanks to those of you who check out my gallery site and consider making a purchase. Each purchase helps me to continue my field studies at Jordan Lake and I do enjoy the studying. However, my biggest joy is in the sharing with all of you what I observe at the lake. Thanks for considering a purchase.

Peace and Grace, Doc Ellen

http://www.dreamingsongsphotos.com

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Dates: Tuesday Nov 19, 2019 – Saturday Nov 23, 2019

PS: Here is a sample from my newest collection Palette … and, yes, it is a photograph that the child-heart of me dreamed into a new vision…

(actual print does not have the watermark)

Jordan Lake: Great Blue Heron Memory

By neighdoctor November 11, 2019 Jordan Lake: Great Blue Heron Memory

Sometimes I turn around and into my line of sight, out of the fog, a great blue heron appears and reminds me of my long ago friend Stumpy. That happened this morning. Stumpy was the first bird I grew to know well at Jordan Lake. He and I spent many hours together, quietly healing – he his broken leg and me my wounded arm. He has been gone now a number of years. I miss him. If you would like to more know more of Stumpy’s journey with me, you can find the eBook on my blog at http://www.dreamingsongsphotos.com

Jordan Lake Neighborhood: Great Blue Heron 09-18-2019

By neighdoctor September 18, 2019 Jordan Lake Neighborhood: Great Blue Heron 09-18-2019

Great blue herons are actually grey.

But, in certain light, like the golden hour this morning,

you can easily see how the heron got his name.

Jordan Lake: Juxtaposition 09/10/2019

By neighdoctor September 10, 2019 Jordan Lake: Juxtaposition 09/10/2019

Juxtaposition

We think of birds as fragile, feathers and air, so to speak.

We think of trees as sturdy, leaves and wood, you could say.

Yet, winds and waters laid the tree down, upon the earth.

The great egret passes by and wonders how could it be

He lives to fly and the tree slumbers beside the lake.

Doc is Angry and Heart-Sick

By neighdoctor July 17, 2019 Doc is Angry and Heart-Sick

PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE FISHING LINE BEHIND, PLEASE.

Doc is Heart-Sick and Angry about 3 young birds at Jordan Lake. All 3 are in trouble because someone couldn’t take the time to put broken line in the trash. A few steps to save a bird is all I am asking. Please remove trash of all kinds and help the birds and fish and people have a clean environment.

Today we found 3 different birds in trouble at Jordan Lake – ALL three due to carelessly left behind fishing line.

1) This young cormorant has line wrapped through it’s bill and then wrapped around its neck. You can see the swelling behind the line on the throat. This bird probably won’t make it because the line will restrict his ability to swallow a fish.

2-4) This is an immature great blue heron – one of this year’s babies. There is a cluster of fishing hooks snagged in its neck. There is fishing line trailing from the hooks, down around its body and trailing behind it. This bird might make it if the wound in the neck doesn’t get infected.

5) I don’t have a photo yet of the 3rd bird – it is one of this year’s fledgling ospreys. It has fishing line wrapped all around one foot and the foot is swollen. The osprey can still fly so we have no way to catch it. The Rangers are closely watching the youngster. If it becomes immobilized they will do their best to get to it to help.