Golden Eye Frozen Swim

This Common Golden Eye duck was swimming along the icy edge of a stream as I photographed it today in Ottawa County, Michigan. The cold didn’t seem to bother it a bit.

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February 23, 2013

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Muskrat Love

I found this muskrat today on the frozen edge of a stream in Ottawa County, Michigan. It appeared to be nibbling on something just before diving into the freezing water for a swim.

January 27, 2013

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Common Mergansers Formation

I found this flock of Common Mergansers flying low over snow covered ice in Ottawa County, Michigan yesterday. The sun started to emerge from the clouds just as I took the photo, helping the color of the ducks to stand out a bit more from the white background.

January 27, 2013

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Rough-Legged Hawk

I found what I believe to be a Rough-Legged Hawk flying over Allegan County, Michigan yesterday. In addition to this hawk, I spotted a Bald Eagle, and 2 Red Tailed hawks in flight.

January 26, 2013

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Ice Water

I used a longer exposure to capture the movement of this partially frozen West Michigan waterfall today. I liked the tonal range of the image and converted it to monochrome.

January 25, 2013

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Colorful Kestrel

I found this American Kestrel to have vibrant coloring in its feathers as I photographed it recently at the Outdoor Discovery Center in Holland, Michigan.

January 19, 2013

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Great Horned Owl

I had the pleasure of photographing the resident Great Horned Owl at the Outdoor Discovery Center in Holland, Michigan today during their annual Winterfest celebration. Although there wasn’t any snow to be seen, there was plenty of fun to be had, especially for photographers.

January 7, 2013

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Serenity of Nature

I enjoyed this Winter sunset sky in Holland, Michigan today. The trees I found looked quite striking in silhouette displaying the beauty of their form as they stretched out in all directions with the colorful sky as a backdrop.

March 29, 2012

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Snow in Spring… Snowy Owl

It was a great surprise to find a Snowy Owl still around this Spring in West Michigan today. It looked like his claws were ready for hunting, although with the snow gone, he might stand out a bit more than normal with his white feathers.

March 15, 2012