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Sho'Nuff iMages Wildlife photographer focusing on birds.

Sometimes survival demands full commitment. This Great Blue Heron was deep in the water with only part of its body visib...
06/05/2026

Sometimes survival demands full commitment. This Great Blue Heron was deep in the water with only part of its body visible, wings raised high, beak open around a massive catch, and that bright yellow eye locked in with pure determination. 🐦🐟💧

No hesitation, no backing down—just focus on finishing the job. It’s a reminder that some opportunities require everything you’ve got to secure them.

📷 4/18/26 - James River, Richmond, VA

06/04/2026

Mom was busy flying between the nest and a nearby power pole. Was she hiding food for the youngsters to discover, or trying to convince them it was time for hunting lessons? Either way, the kids weren't interested in cooperating for a family portrait. They refused to line up from shortest to tallest. 😂

This reel ends with some slow-motion footage of one enjoying what appears to be a gecko, followed by a few still images from today's adventure.

🎵 Music by Mr. Sho'Nuff Productions ©
📍 Rhodes Jordan Park
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A throwback to a red‑shouldered hawk perched on a dead limb at Rhodes Jordan Park — head tilted up toward about eleven o...
06/04/2026

A throwback to a red‑shouldered hawk perched on a dead limb at Rhodes Jordan Park — head tilted up toward about eleven o’clock, eyes locked in on something below like it was already calculating the next move. Another bare limb stood beside it, framing the moment while the pine trees and blue sky melted into smooth bokeh behind the scene. Moments like this remind me that sometimes you’ve got to stay sharp, stay patient, and trust what your focus is telling you.
📸 03/11/26 · Rhodes Jordan Park

The same osprey from yesterday’s post made another pass over the James River — this time gliding right in front of me wi...
06/03/2026

The same osprey from yesterday’s post made another pass over the James River — this time gliding right in front of me with its wings lifted and bent, cutting across the water like it owned the whole stretch of sky. One of its talons slipped into the edge of the fisheye frame, pulling the moment in close before it powered down the river. Moments like this remind me that sometimes you’ve got to stay with the story until the very last frame, because the ending always carries its own kind of magic.
📸 04/18/26 · James River, Richmond, VA

06/03/2026

Reporting from the field at the red-shouldered hawk nest this morning. 🦅

One of the eyas has started taking short flights farther from the nest, while the other two are hanging out in a nearby tree. Unfortunately, nobody seems interested in giving me a good pose today. 😂

That's wildlife photography for you. Some days the birds cooperate, and some days they remind you who's really in charge.

Still, seeing these youngsters gain confidence and explore beyond the nest is a great sign that they're growing up fast.

06/03/2026

I wrapped up the morning with family portraits of Mom and all three eyas together. Seeing all three healthy, growing, and still under Mom's watchful eye made for a pretty special ending to the visit.

Nature doesn't rush growth. Every skill, every lesson, and every success comes one step at a time.

🎵 Music by Mr. Sho'Nuff for Mr. Sho'Nuff Productions ©
📷 06/02/26 - Rhodes Jordan Park

And there it is—the prize breaking free from the water. This Osprey lifted its catch just above the river, water drippin...
06/02/2026

And there it is—the prize breaking free from the water. This Osprey lifted its catch just above the river, water dripping from the talons with a splash trail still hanging behind the moment. 🦅🐟💧

With the wings stretched wide to the sides, the perspective makes that left wing look even longer, adding to the power and drama of the scene. This is what persistence looks like when it finally pays off.

📷 4/18/26 - James River, Richmond, VA

06/01/2026

Back at the red‑shouldered hawk nest earlier this morning and finally got some real action. I added a quick disclosure in the reel — watch with caution if you have a weak stomach, after all it is wildlife.
I’m not sure if a parent dropped something off or if it was tucked under the nesting material, but the eyas definitely had a disagreement about who it belonged to. One clearly decided it was meant for them. You can hear their hungry young squeaks in the background while I’m filming full speed on the D850 LCD, then it cuts to the slow‑mo clip of the one who claimed the prize trying to use its wings to keep its siblings back as a suspenseful instrumental builds underneath.
📸 06/01/26 · Rhodes Jordan Park

06/01/2026

Back out at the red‑shouldered hawk nest this morning with a quick update. These young ones are growing fast — going from hatchlings to 50–75% of their full body weight in just 3–4 weeks. I talked a bit about the nest location, why they’re still immature, and how easy it actually is to spot hawks if you just look up and scan at eye level on your walks or runs. You’d be surprised at what’s watching you back.

📸 06/01/26 · Rhodes Jordan Park
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