Nature Photographer and Music Producer
Photo Gallery of Song Birds
Of all the birds that pass through Portland, none looks less real than the cedar waxwing. Its plumage is so sleek it seems airbrushed on. A fawn crest, a black
Continue readingThe Painted Cedar Waxwings: A Stunning Bird Profile
Some birds you chase for the drama. This one I chased for the light. The Lesser Goldfinch is the smallest finch in North America — a tiny bird, hardly bigger
Some mornings the garden fills up with small, fast birds working the feeder. None of them hold still for long — which is half the fun of trying to photograph
Continue readingThe Garden’s Smaller Guests — Bushtit, Chickadees, and a Nuthatch
Some mornings the backyard becomes the story. This week a red-breasted nuthatch family has been visiting the feeder — mother and babies, working the suet, calling back and forth from
Perfect evening light at Oaks Bottom tonight. Seventy degrees, golden hour around 6pm, and the wildlife was out in force. The trails were full of people enjoying the spring weather,
Continue readingGolden Hour at Oaks Bottom — Eagles, Ospreys, and Spring in Full Bloom
Spring has arrived in Portland, and my backyard fig tree has become a stage for some of the Pacific Northwest’s most beautiful small birds. A suet feeder in the garden
Continue readingA Morning in the Cherry Blossoms —A variety of songbirds and woodpeckers
In Oaks Bottom I had that rare, clear quality that makes the city seem to exhale: a low, golden sun, a thin, crisp air, and the marsh grasses catching light
This morning’s walk through Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge stopped me in my tracks. A small, unassuming bird — the Hermit Thrush (Catharus guttatus) — hopped through the leaf litter less
Continue reading A Quiet Moment with a Hermit Thrush at Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge
That afternoon in Sellwood was a beautiful fall day with perfect golden hour lighting. I was wandering through Sellwood Park and I noticed a high-pitched chatter. A busy, bouncing cloud
Continue readingFluff and Fury: A Flock of Bushtits in Sellwood Oregon
After putting up a feeder and a small fountain, I never expected the tiny, steel‑blue-and-russet birds that began darting around my fig tree after I installed a feeder and a
Continue readingHow a Feeder and a Fountain Brought Red‑breasted Nuthatches to My Backyard
Last week I spend some time in Neskowin doing some repairs on a beach house. I found some time to get some photos of the local wildlife. Here are some
A Heartwarming Encounter with Nature: Junco Nesting on My Deck This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to witness the beauty of nature right on my own deck. A pair
As the seasons change and the days grow longer, one of the first signs of spring in Portland, Oregon, is the cheerful song of the American Robin. This familiar and
Continue readingThe American Robin: A Beloved Symbol of Spring in Portland, Oregon
Recently, I had the pleasure of photographing Cedar Waxwings at the Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge using my new Fuji XH2 camera paired with a 400mm Fuji lens and a 1.2
Continue readingCapturing the Beauty of Cedar Waxwings: A Photographic Journey
As spring unfolds and the world bursts into bloom, one of the most captivating sights in our backyards is the courtship display of the spotted towhee (Pipilo maculatus). With their
Continue readingSpringtime Splendor: The Spotted Towhee’s Courtship Dance
Discover the Enchanting Wildlife of Oaks Bottom Experience the magic of Oaks Bottom with its resident Western Screech Owls gracefully waking up in the serene surroundings. Watch our captivating video
While in Neskowin Oregon, I was excited to get my first photos of the elusive Swainson’s Trush. They are very camoflauged birds and prefer staying out of sight. The Swainson’s
Continue readingThe Swainson’s Thrush and Its Beautiful Song: A Melodic Symphony of Nature
Here is a series of photos featuring the American Bushtit. These birds seem to never sit still. It makes it a challenge to photograph them.
🎵 Song Sparrows: The Jazz Musicians of the Avian World 🎵 Have you ever wondered if birds can jam just like jazz musicians? Well, look no further than the talented
Continue reading🎵 Song Sparrows: The Jazz Musicians of the Avian World 🎵
🐦💕 Adorable American Bushtits: A Delightful Feathered Wonder! 💕🐦 Have you ever heard of the American Bushtit? These tiny, fluffy birds might be small in size, but they are big
Continue reading Adorable American Bushtits: A Delightful Feathered Wonder!