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Harpy Eagle in Venezuela : One of the reasons we chose Venezuela for a trip in 2007 was because of the excellent chance it gave us for seeing a Harpy Eagle. The Imataca Forest Reserve has upwards of 60 pairs within its 3,000,000 acres. Because the reserve is selectively logged, the locals and the scientists who study the raptors generally know where a few nests are at any given time, and they typically designate one as the one for the tourists to visit. Typically, you see an older chick that is still being fed by the parents, but you would be unusually lucky to see one of the adults. Even if you do, you would usually only enjoy a brief visit to drop off food. Well, I think we shattered all the luck meters on this one, as you can see from the photos below. Not only was an adult at the nest the entire time (2+ hours), but she called constantly, flew around, worked on the nest, and generally put on an amazing show. When you include the perfect light, and then the full rainbow behind the tree, it was magical.

Harpy Eagle in Venezuela

Hatteras in Winter - February 2009 :

Hatteras in Winter - February 2009

Spring 2009 :

Peabody WMA - June 6, 2009 :

Peabody WMA - June 6, 2009

2009 Outer Banks Pelagics :

2009 Outer Banks Pelagics

Bell's Bend Park :

Bell's Bend Park

Updated: Apr 25, 2009 11:13am PST

Herring x Great Black-backed Gull :

Herring x Great Black-backed Gull

Snowy Owl in Spring Hill, TN : This Snowy Owl was found in Spring Hill, TN (Maury Co.) on January 16, 2009. These photos were taken the following day. It appears to be an immature, possibly a male.

Snowy Owl in Spring Hill, TN

Leucistic Ruby-throated Hummingbird : Portia Macmillan and I banded this leucistic (nearly albino) HY-F Ruby-throated Hummingbird near Columbia (Maury Co.), TN on August 12, 2008.

Leucistic Ruby-throated Hummingbird

2008 Outer Banks Pelagics : In May 2008, I served as a co-leader on 10 consecutive pelagic trips out of Hatteras and Oregon Inlet (the last day). These trips are operated by Brian Patteson (http://www.seabirding.com). These photos illustrate the fabulous birding I enjoyed across that 10 day period. I also led several more trips during 2008.

2008 Outer Banks Pelagics

2007 Outer Banks Pelagics : These are photos taken during various pelagic trips out of Hatteras and Manteo, North Carolina. These trips are operated by Brian Patteson (http://www.seabirding.com).

2007 Outer Banks Pelagics

Outer Banks Birding : These were taken in the Outer Banks of North Carolina during various trips in recent years.

Outer Banks Birding

Bodega Bay Pelagic : These were taken during a fabulous September 7, 2007 pelagic trip with Debi Shearwater out of Bodega Bay, California.

Bodega Bay Pelagic

Nashville Area Wildlife : Photos from Radnor Lake State Natural Area and other areas around Nashville, TN

Nashville Area Wildlife

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