shy

By neighdoctor December 8, 2014 shy

Almost shy, the mallard hen floats on the mill pond, half asleep.

penguin?

By neighdoctor December 6, 2014 penguin?

While bathing (yes ducks do bathe) this ruddy duck is doing a wonderful penguin impersonation.

study

By neighdoctor December 6, 2014 study

Mallard drake shyly studying his reflection.

elegant contrast

By neighdoctor November 30, 2014 elegant contrast

elegance in contrast: she beautifully muted and he richly hued

beyond

By neighdoctor November 28, 2014 beyond

Last Tuesday, in the misty midmorning at Yates Mill, this red-shouldered hawk was focused far beyond my presence.

three bald eagles

By neighdoctor November 21, 2014 three bald eagles

There were 3 bald eagles at Yates Mill Nature Preserve today. It is rare to see a single bald eagle over the Mill Pond. Today I was blessed to see 3. The first 2 photos are of the adults. The 3rd photo is of the adults chasing each other – sorry the photo is not better – but they quickly chased each other out of the reach of my lens. The 4th photo is of the 3 year old immature bald eagle. He/she was very interested in the action between the adults. Just like the teenager he is. He will have to make it through 2 more years before he is ready to find a mate of his own.