Lesser Yellowlegs stretching its wings at sunset
A Lesser Yellowlegs (Tringa flavipes) stretching its wings after preening on a mudflat, with reflections in the water below. Photographed in late summer, this bird was in worn breeding plumage A...
View ArticleWilson's Snipe side profile
Wilson's Snipe (Gallinago delicata) looking back, showing body profile, while foraging for food in a marsh Wilson's Snipe (Gallinago delicata) looking back, showing body profile, while foraging for...
View ArticleRed Fox Portrait - National Geographic Magazine Cover (March 2011)
This portrait of a female red fox was used as the cover image for National Geographic Magazine's March 2011 issue This portrait of a female red fox was used as the cover image for National Geographic...
View ArticleDouble-crested Cormorant on icy log
Double-Crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus) on icy log, during winter in Ontario, Canada Double-Crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus) on icy log, during winter in Ontario, Canada
View ArticleCommon Tern in flight
Common Tern (Sterna hirundo) in flight near Lake Ontario. Common Tern (Sterna hirundo) in flight near Lake Ontario.
View ArticleRough-legged Hawk (juvenile) hovering
A young Rough-legged hawk (Buteo lagopus, light morph) hovering in flight, with wings and tail fanned and talons outstretched, looking for prey. A young Rough-legged hawk (Buteo lagopus, light morph)...
View ArticleCommon Loon portrait
Common Loon (Gavia immer/Great Nothern Diver) head portrait. The details of a common loon's plumage are incredible. Common Loon (Gavia immer/Great Nothern Diver) head portrait. The details of a common...
View ArticleRedhead hen
Female Redhead duck (Aythya americana) Female Redhead duck (Aythya americana)
View ArticleBlack-Capped Chickadee (#6327)
Black-Capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) on the tip of a coniferous perch Black-Capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) on the tip of a coniferous perch
View ArticleTrumpeter Swan portrait
Trumpeter Swan (Cygnus buccinator) head shot, showing the lack of a yellow area near the eye, which distinguishes it from a tundra swan. The background consists of distant reeds and other vegetation...
View ArticleWood Duck drake at sunset
Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) seen at last light before sunset with brilliant reflections from the fall foliage. This photo was published in the fall 2009 issue of Outdoor Photography Canada. Wood Duck (Aix...
View ArticleSemipalmated Sandpiper
Semipalmated Sandpiper (Calidris pusilla) Semipalmated Sandpiper (Calidris pusilla)
View ArticleRed-Winged Blackbird calling
Red-Winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) male in breeding plumage, calling from a cattail during the spring/summer breeding season Red-Winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) male in breeding...
View ArticleRaccoon in blooming tree
Raccoon waking up at dusk, sitting in a blooming tree in spring Raccoon waking up at dusk, sitting in a blooming tree in spring
View ArticleRed Crossbill male on snow
Male Red Crossbill (Loxia curvirostra) gritting in snow. Male Red Crossbill (Loxia curvirostra) gritting in snow.
View ArticleAdult Bobcat resting in grasses
Adult Bobcat (Lynx rufus) rests in long meadow grasses while hunting. Adult Bobcat (Lynx rufus) rests in long meadow grasses while hunting.
View ArticleRed-breasted Nuthatch yawning
Red-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta canadensis) either calling or yawning as it sits on a sturdy branch Red-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta canadensis) either calling or yawning as it sits on a sturdy branch
View ArticleWood Duck drake calling
Tight head portrait of a male Wood Duck (Aix sponsa), in breeding plumage, calling out while swimming on a small pond Tight head portrait of a male Wood Duck (Aix sponsa), in breeding plumage, calling...
View ArticleGreat Gray Owl - tight facial portrait
A closeup of a Great Gray Owl's facial disk. A closeup of a Great Gray Owl's facial disk.
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