Monthly Archives: February 2013

American Avocet Breeding Plumage

American Avocet

American Avocet


The picture of this beautiful bird was taken in May 2012 at the Bombaby Hook National Wildlife Refuge in Delaware. There are about 70 American Avocets in breeding plumage present at that time.

Black-capped Chickadee on Hand

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The picture of this Black-capped Chickadee on hand was taken at the New York Botanical Gardens. The chickadee and titmouse are very “friendly” at the gardens and will respond if you put your hand out even if you do not have any seeds for them. I love feeling the life force in their little bodies when they are on my hand.

Song Sparrow in Snow

Song Sparrow in Snow

Song Sparrow in Snow


The picture of this Song Sparrow in the snow was taken just after the large snow storm we had here in New York City. The snow melted within two days. One of my favorite ways to photograph birds is in the snow because of the way the white shows off the bids and lights up the whole bird. I used the my Canon 5D Mark III which with the Canon 100-400mm lens which is my favorite walk about combination.