Dashers, Dancers, and Skimmers

I tried to get at least one photo of each variety of dragonfly while I walked to the boardwalk at … More

Dragonflies at Meaher State Park

While walking the path to the boardwalk at Meaher State Park, I noticed all of these dragonflies posing for photos. … More

In the pre-dawn sky of August 14, the two planets will blaze brightly in the constellation Taurus and stand just … More

I had a few more photos of the Little Blue Herons at Meaher State Park. I always consider myself lucky … More

Largest of the North American herons with long legs, a sinuous neck, and thick, daggerlike bill. Head, chest, and wing … More

Little blue herons consume mostly fish, invertebrates, and small amphibians. Their prey varies depending on location, but they are often … More

Adult Little Blue Herons are very dark all over. At close range or in good light, they have a rich … More

Little Blue Herons are all white during their first year and as they age they turn blue. You can recognize … More

I spotted this Common Moorhen from the boardwalk at Meaher State Park.

As I was watching the dragonfly land on the water lily, I noticed that a grasshopper was already there.