Wildlife
In the Quiet of Winter - Grass Valley, CA
Backyard Series - Taken in Alta Sierra California during a December snowfall, a mature buck and a doe relax in an open patch of forest. While the buck rests, surrounded by several inches of accumulated snow, the doe alertly listens for any sound that pierces the solemn quiet.
In backyard Series with both 'Summer Repose" and "A Winter's Day in the Backyard"
Winter Search
Natural History – Wildlife Folder:- A lone buck searches for a doe - seen in the distant trees - on the morning after a December snow. Available in Fine Art Backyard Series with both 'Summer Repose" and "A Winter's Day in the Backyard"
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Summer Repose - Grass Valley, CA
Backyard Series - Two does languish in a sea of delicious spring grasses. This scene represents the summer version of "Winter Search." The pair side-by-side tell silent stories from the lives of a local mule deer herd.
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From Landscapes
The Grace of the Great White
Great Heron or Egret landing on a small pond in Alta Sierra.
Salute to the Sun
Three turkey vultures warm and dry their wings in the morning sun.
From Front Yard Spring
Mid-Air Mom
A mother finch feeds its offspring by giving it a seed while in mid-air .
From Front Yard Spring
Trio
Natural History – Wildlife Folder: - Three fawns, all still sporting their freshman spots, form groups that create collective comfort
Siblings
Raccoon cubs gaze with guarded concern to assess the intent of the observer.
Tired Mom
A gray fox rests while keeping guard as her pups sleep in a nearby den.
From Front Yard Spring
Anna with Tulips and Mountain View
Natural History – Wildlife Folder: an Anna hummingbird surveys a bright array of alluring tulips
Can a Hummingbird Smile?
Natural History – Wildlife Folder: I dont know about your but this looks like a happy hummer to me?
Finders Keepers!
Natural History - Wildlife Folder: treasure found! And its all mine.
Honey Bee and Redbud
Natural History – Wildlife Folder: what honey bee could resist the inviting appeal of the blooming Redbud tree?
Pollen Galore
Closeup of a bumble bee harvesting a lavender plant loaded with pollen.
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From Front Yard Spring
Searching Fields of Lavender
A honey bee searches a field of lavender blooms for pollen stores.
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From Front Yard Spring
In a Sea of Yellow
Natural History – Wildlife Folder: where you lead, I will follow
How Long Am I?
Natural History – Wildlife Folder: two baby foxes, not one very long one, play amidst the woodpile.
Meeting Beneath the Moon
Natural History – Wildlife Folder: a flock of birds silhouette to frame a rising moon
Female Nuttall with Higan Cherry Blossoms
Natural History – Wildlife Folder: a female nuttall gathers herself in the shade as a ray of strong sunlight illuminates the blossoms on a Higan Cherry tree
Chukar Partridge
Natural History – Wildlife Folder: a plump Chukar takes refuge on our roof from a large wildfire. It hung out for three days until the fire was over then disappeared. It was the only time we've ever seen a Chukar in the vacinity.
Anna with Cherry Blossoms
Natural History – Wildlife Folder: an Anna hummingbird enjoys the essence of a blooming Higan Cherry tree
Ladybug on Rhododendron Bloom
Natural History – Wildlife Folder: Can you find the lady bug in this photo or were you distracted by Tiger Swallowtail butterfly on this full bloomingRhododendron?
Swallowtail on Rhododendron
Natural History – Wildlife Folder: a Tiger Swallowtail butterfly surverys the opportunities on a long line of Rhododendron blooms.
Painted Lady on White Lilac
Natural History – Wildlife Folder: when in full bloom our lilacs attract a good many butterflies but this Painted Lady only stayed about 30 seconds before she was gone for good.
Cedar Waxwing with Pyracantha Berry
Natural History - WIldlife Folder: every year when berries of our pyracantha bushes ripen, flocks of robins, joined by beautiful cedar waxwings, come and gorge on the berries. Here the robin takes his turn.
Cedar Waxwing with Pyracantha Berry
Natural History - WIldlife Folder: every year when our pyracantha bushes ripen, flocks of robins, joined by beautiful cedar waxwings, come and gorge on the berries. Here a waxwing, counterpart to the previous robin, pauses for a second to hold the berry in its beak before swallowing it whole.
Sleeping Doe
Natural History - Wildlife Folder: in what almost appears to be a challenging yoga position, this doe takes to slumber on a hot August day
Elvis
Natural History - WIldlife Folder: we called him Elvis because he was king. The Alpha male of a local herd for many years, this giant with the impressive rack would come when called and eat right out of my hand. He was one of a kind and will be long remembered for his combination of size and temperment.
Clint and Friend
Natural History - WIldlife Folder: Clint, in the back, was named after Clint Eastwood as the new sheriff, or alpha male, in town. He was as tough as he was handsome.
I Got Your Back
Natural History - WIldlife Folder: two bucks divide their attention to make sure both are safe
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Natural History - WIldlife Folder: this is Elvis in action on the right. He stayed the Alpha this year.
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Battlin Backyard Bucks Series - #6 - Eye to Eye
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Bumble Bee on Rhododendron Blossoms
Natural History- WIldlife Folder: there's plenty for this bumble bee to do on this Rhodendrum bush bursting with bloom.
Mantis
Natural History - Wildlife - Praying Mantis move its head an eyes locked on our presence.
Rattler Under the Eves
A rattlesnake with 9 rattles (8 visible) camps our under the eves to our house. It was gone the next morning. Returned again for a day. Then left for good. Our cat found it first both times. She is still with us and constantly on guard. Flashlight and camera flash.
