What is man without the beasts? If all the beasts were gone, man would die from a great loneliness of spirit. For whatever happens to the beasts, soon happens to man. All things are connected. - Chief Seattle
This is the place to continue your journey with me to help you realize how every aspect of nature is an integral part of your life.
Crested Cormorants
This pair of Crested Cormorants had just finished drying their wings and were getting ready to take flight. You can tell by the mini tufts on their heads that they are in the breeding season.
Watchful Eyes
Always on alert, these ospreys are either guarding the young or using their excellent vision to search for unsuspecting prey below.
Catching the Light
When I first looked at my capture of this bird, I was confused by the blue collar around its neck was lit up by the angle of the sun. Turns out to be a boat tailed grackle.
All Aglow
This male mallard took advantage of some brief sunshine to capture the light and show off his beautiful colors.
Laser Focus
Osprey vision is one of their attributes that make them such excellent fishermen. While their eyes are about the same size as ours there vision is at least twice as good.