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This photo is definitely in my top ten, best of the best photos. From the setting to the colors and, of course, the subj...
04/11/2026

This photo is definitely in my top ten, best of the best photos. From the setting to the colors and, of course, the subject, it makes me feel proud.

I love owls, well... I love all raptors, but owls as a whole take the cake - especially the Barn Owl. Ever since I was a kid, Barn Owls have caught my fascination. From their looks and their biology, I have always held them in the highest regard.

The first few months that I was starting to get into photography, I took a trip with my father during the Covid epidemic. We took a road-trip to Lassen National Park, up through the west coast, into Crater Lake National Park, and into Corvallis and Portland.

During our journey, we stopped and visited the Chintimini Wildlife Center. One of the first photos I ever took of a raptor was their ambassador animal, Beou, who was a rehabilitated one-winged Barn Owl. That first photo got me hooked and led me down the road to where I am today. It is something special to have come full circle with this photo, looking back on the things I have learned and accomplished through my photography.

Red-tailed Hawks are synonymous with desert landscapes and Nevada itself. Known for their striking features, such as their rust colored red tail feathers, their curved beaks, and varying colors and patterns of their plumage (as a species, they have one of the most diverse ranges of colors and patterns).

I was fortunate enough to have this one fly on a light post just over me as I was leaving Swan Lake Nature Study Area - resulting in some of the best close-up raptor shots I have taken.

Ok, last set of Cooper's Hawk shots, I promise... until I get more! This set is one of my recent favorites - especially ...
04/09/2026

Ok, last set of Cooper's Hawk shots, I promise... until I get more!

This set is one of my recent favorites - especially because when I went shooting, it was the first time I took my daughter with me. These photos and that day will always have a special place in my heart. Watching her face light up at the sight of nature was something truly incredible.

Red-tailed Hawks are synonymous with desert landscapes and Nevada itself. Known for their striking features, such as their rust colored red tail feathers, their curved beaks, and varying colors and patterns of their plumage (as a species, they have one of the most diverse ranges of colors and patterns).

I was fortunate enough to have this one fly on a light post just over me as I was leaving Swan Lake Nature Study Area - resulting in some of the best close-up raptor shots I have taken.

Red-tailed Hawks are synonymous with desert landscapes and Nevada itself. Known for their striking features, such as the...
04/07/2026

Red-tailed Hawks are synonymous with desert landscapes and Nevada itself. Known for their striking features, such as their rust colored red tail feathers, their curved beaks, and varying colors and patterns of their plumage (as a species, they have one of the most diverse ranges of colors and patterns).

I was fortunate enough to have this one fly on a light post just over me as I was leaving Swan Lake Nature Study Area - resulting in some of the best close-up raptor shots I have taken.

I was fortunate enough to catch a few shots of Nevada's state bird, the Mountain Bluebird, a couple of months ago. The f...
04/05/2026

I was fortunate enough to catch a few shots of Nevada's state bird, the Mountain Bluebird, a couple of months ago.

The funny thing is, until that day, I had never seen them before - even though I have lived in Nevada all my life.

That said, I'm glad that for a first-time sighting, I had my camera with me!

This little Black Pheobe rules over the marshlands of Swan Lake. It is always out and about and very vocal that I have e...
04/04/2026

This little Black Pheobe rules over the marshlands of Swan Lake. It is always out and about and very vocal that I have entered its territory.

Still, quite the subject for a photograph, especially in this lighting!

Washoe Valley is full of historically significant ranches, barns, and even prehistoric sites. But in addition, the biodi...
04/01/2026

Washoe Valley is full of historically significant ranches, barns, and even prehistoric sites. But in addition, the biodiversity it holds is just as important.

This Great Blue Heron was standing on a bramble over the waters of Washoe Lake. Even with its steadfast composure and resilience, these photos also show a sense of fragility. Our biodiversity is vast, but the need to conserve the lands and waters that these animals call home is of the utmost importance.

I implore you to check out Washoe Lake State Park when you have the chance, especially as Spring is on the horizon, chances to see animals are much higher.

The Northern Harrier... A.K.A. my White Whale! One of my all-time favorite raptors, the Northern Harrier, is a unique sp...
03/30/2026

The Northern Harrier... A.K.A. my White Whale!

One of my all-time favorite raptors, the Northern Harrier, is a unique species that takes the best attributes of a hawk and an owl and merges them together. With a round, flat face, it has the visual capabilities to see and track prey similar to an owl. In addition, its wing shape gives it the mobility and agility of a hawk.

These two qualities make it such an awesome raptor and apex predator.

That said, those qualities also make it exceptionally hard to get close enough for photos such as this.

I am still pushing to get better photos of these creatures, but I am very proud of this one!

Although Steller's Jays are common in Northern Nevada and much of the Sierras, they are still one of the region's most s...
03/29/2026

Although Steller's Jays are common in Northern Nevada and much of the Sierras, they are still one of the region's most striking birds.

This friendly fellow followed me around while on the Taylor Creek trail in hopes of getting some handouts... he struck out, but it gave me some opportunities to get some pictures at some unique and close-up angles.

I took this shot in November of last year during an adventure to Taylor Creek in hopes of photographing the Black Bears ...
03/28/2026

I took this shot in November of last year during an adventure to Taylor Creek in hopes of photographing the Black Bears hunting for the Kokanee Salmon. Although I didn't see the bears, this Golden Eye made up for it!

Another Cooper's Hawk?! Hopefully, after this one, you aren't sick of them, because there is more to come!Since October ...
03/28/2026

Another Cooper's Hawk?!

Hopefully, after this one, you aren't sick of them, because there is more to come!

Since October of last year, up to this current day, Cooper's Hawks have been front and center during a good amount of my outings. One of the things I love about them (and many other hawks in our region) is their diversity in color and plumage patterns.

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