We love birds and have spent countless hours watching them. I have to admit, searching for owls is one of my all-time favorite things to do. Hope you enjoy this little story about our northern hawk owl escapade.
Read MoreIt’s winter here in the northern hemisphere. Landscapes are starkly beautiful. Plants are dormant. Some animals are hibernating. And we humans are cocooning indoors for more reasons than the cold weather.
Amazingly, there is still a world of activity outside in the animal kingdom, which includes insects.
Read MoreRead More“A six-pound heron can swallow a one-pound fish. That’s like a one-hundred pound person swallowing a seventeen-pound fish. Whole.”
—What it’s Like to be a Bird, by David Allen Sibley
I was going through my old files when I found this article about owl trekking with my partner who happens to be an extraordinary nature photographer. (No bias here.) I originally wrote it for Bird Watcher’s Digest, but the story was killed at the last moment. (Not uncommon in the freelance world.) I wrote it years ago, but it’s a timeless piece. Hoping you might enjoy some light reading this week about our owl adventures—my absolute favorite birds. I’ve included links to images of all the owls I mention in the Givenphoto.com Owl gallery. You’ll find a lot of other cool owl images in the gallery, as well. They are outstanding! Happy reading.
Read MoreOur tent was staked out on Round Island just off the coast of Alaska in the Bering Sea. We had a special four-day permit that gave us access to this remote place with all of its amazing wildlife. I just left the cleanest and most charming outhouse (not kidding) and was headed down the trail to our tent when an animal jumped toward me from the tall grasses.
Read MoreJust as I looked up, it dove under. What was it? I watched for a long time and then movement about 30 feet south caught my eye. I turned, and again, missed it. Just the movement of swirling water.
Determined, I continued to watch. Finally, a round head popped up in front of me about 30 feet out, eyed me for a a couple of seconds only to dive below again.
Read MoreAre you thinking about setting New Year's resolutions? Well here is one to consider: play more. According to Dr. Stuart Brown,
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