I photographed these Ruddy Ducks at White Rock Lake. A male and female where busy diving for food near the dam, while a larger congregation […]
Snow Goose – And Company
We found hundreds of Snow Geese congregating on a farmer’s field near Seagoville, Texas. Also in the mix are similar but smaller Ross’s Geese. The […]
Northern Shoveler – What’s Going on Here
These Northern Shovelers where photographed in our neighborhood Beaver pond. This observation is of note because of the other ducks on the pond with the […]
Double-crested Cormorant – On the Elm Fork
These Double-crested Cormorants were found congregating on a cool but clear December morning. The dozen or so birds had found a sunny perch on the […]
American White Pelican – Winter at White Rock
White Rock Lake and American White Pelicans go together. The big white birds are a fixture on the lake throughout the winter months. They are […]
Blue-winged Teal – Reflections
We have here a couple of female Blue-winged Teal hanging out in a suburban Beaver pond located in a residential subdivision. Wikipedia has this to […]
Black Vulture – Awaiting the Morning Sun
Black Vultures spend the night in large communal roosts. They gather together on trees and other suitable man-made structures to wait out the darkness each […]
Mourning Dove – Neighbors
These Mourning Doves were photographed in a Carrollton subdivision. Mourning Doves are our most common dove, and there was a time when they might be […]
Eurasian Collared-dove – Park Land
I usually observe Eurasian Collared-doves foraging in parking lots or perched high up on utility lines. They seem to thrive in man-made environments, which may […]
Gadwall – At Schiff Lake
Several flights of Gadwalls observed at Schiff Lake in The Colony, Texas. Observations Details County – Denton City – The Colony Date – Nov 7, […]
Neotropic Cormorant – At Woodlake Pond
Neotropic Cormorants basking at Woodlake Pond in Carrollton, Texas. These birds are trying to soak up a little sun on a brisk autumn afternoon. Observation […]
Double-crested Cormorant – Bodies of Water
Double-crested Cormorants photographed in the shadow of downtown Dallas. Observation Details County – Dallas City – Dallas Date – Nov 4, 2007 Time of Day […]