Snowgeese fill the dawn sky as they take flight to feed. The rush of the flock as they take off has to be seen to be believed.
I enjoy seeing and creating images of birds in their habitat. An opportunity presented itself when I saw this colorful male pheasant feeding with a hen in the middle of fresh spring grass. Occasionally it would look up, still partly hidden by the grass, to see if there was any danger. The striking colors of the pheasant in the new grass made for an attractive scene.
A trio of American white pelicans arrive at their feeding area These large birds nest inland but close to water bodies. They fish in small to moderately sized groups, often diving in unison. Here, I saw them arrive in small numbers to feed on carp trapped by a small check dam. I was captivated by the lighting, synchronous head angles and colors.
