We made a few trips to see these beautiful owls and got my best pics in subdued light, like this, at a time when there were not many other photogs around, so we had some intimate moments with this Shorty, and the incredible eye lock images. Short-eared Owls are one of the most daylight-active owls, especially around dawn and dusk—which is why Skagit evenings can feel like a wildlife show. They hunt low over open country, and the images are unforgettable. 

Sharp-shinned Hawks vs. American Crows

Sharp-shinned Hawks attacking and chasing each other, partly for practice, and partly for territory.

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A Nature Lover's Delight We are really having fun watching the interactions of three Sharp-shinned Hawks and our 22 Steller's Jays. The jays try to eat peanuts while dodging the dive-bombing hawks. The action is fast and furious! Here is another blog comprised of many days of Facebook posts on my business page. Be sure to follow me to see daily posts! Day 1 – The Rivalry Begins In the forest edge around my yard, the Sharp-shinned Hawk and Steller’s Jays are locked in a daily

Day 1 – Masters of Camouflage Preying mantises blend seamlessly with leaves, sticks, and flowers. Some even mimic orchids to ambush their prey. These fascinating creatures are not just beautiful; they are also skilled hunters. Day 2 - The Raptorial Foreleg The preying mantis uses its raptorial foreleg—those long, spiny, folded “arms” that are specialized for grasping prey. You can clearly see: Spines along the tibia and femur : These act like barbed hooks, preventing prey fro

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River Otter - Eating Shrimp - Near My Foot! - Port Townsend, Washington - I do not suggest getting this close to them as they can bite! I...

This was one one of my most memorable wild animal encounters. Apparently it is a well known fact that wild turkeys can be quite aggressive at certain times of the year, and this Jake, (juvenile wild turkey) had no problem teaching me a lesson about them. Wild Turkey vs. Photographer

Pileated Woodpecker - Liftoff - Sequim, Washington - Largest Woodpecker - The giant of the forest! The Pileated Woodpecker is the largest...