March 2024

Jim and I took a short trip to Eureka, CA, and were blessed with lots of beautiful birds

I didn't expect a good sunset after rain for forever so I shot this off our deck

Taken at Siltcoos Outlet a couple of nights before it was closed to the public until next September to protect snowy plovers nests

I heard there were harlequin ducks in Newport, so I packed my camera and went

It was a thrill to watch this. I think the male first did a ritual display dance, followed by the female, followed by him

And what a beautiful dawn it was. We took a walk on the river walk both mornings that we were in Eureka. Sadly the second morning the light wasn't so good

Taking off in the morning golden hour in Eureka from the river walk

The light on the birds from the river walk in Eureka was stunning the first day. I think this was a marbled godwit

Shot from the far side of the river in the early morning light

AT least, that's what I think they are

Taken at Siltcoos Outlet before it was closed for the season

When I went up to Newport to photograph the harlequin ducks, I found there were probably 5000 surf scoters...probably gathering before flying north

Taken at Siltcoos Outlet before it was closed for the season

We went on a wonderful hike in the redwoods North of Eureka

I heard there were harlequin ducks in Newport, so I packed my camera and went

First eagle sighting of the year on Washburne beach

A bit of peacefulness

I heard there were harlequin ducks in Newport, so I packed my camera and went

Just a tiny fraction of the probably 5000 surf scoters in Newport

Went down to Tahkenich campground hoping to see some nest building. There was just one rufous and one annas female hard at work

In the golden light

I heard there were harlequin ducks in Newport, so I packed my camera and went

This was a mistake. I shot the photo before I focused. But I like how it turned out

I heard there were harlequin ducks in Newport, so I packed my camera and went

Taken from way across the river

I've been taking an on line photo course on use of color and am using what I'm learning to practice on some old photos

From our trip to Eureka

In old town Eureka

Siltcoos Outlet

At least I think that's who they are

I've been taking an on line photo course on use of color and am using what I'm learning to practice on some old photos

I've been taking an on line photo course on use of color and am using what I'm learning to practice on some old photos

Went down to Tahkenich campground hoping to see some nest building. There was just one rufous and one annas female hard at work

From the river walk in Eureka. I liked the environmental capture and the light

From the Northern end of the river walk in Eureka that evening

Pearl was impressed

Went down to Tahkenich campground hoping to see some nest building. There was just one rufous and one annas female hard at work

I've been taking an on line photo course on use of color and am using what I'm learning to practice on some old photos

from old town Eureka

I heard there were harlequin ducks in Newport, so I packed my camera and went

I've been taking an on line photo course on use of color and am using what I'm learning to practice on some old photos

I've been taking an on line photo course on use of color and am using what I'm learning to practice on some old photos

Merganzer in the early light

Went down to Tahkenich campground hoping to see some nest building. There was just one rufous and one annas female hard at work

Went down to Tahkenich campground hoping to see some nest building. There was just one rufous and one annas female hard at work

A new bird in our yard

I heard there were harlequin ducks in Newport, so I packed my camera and went

I've been taking an on line photo course on use of color and am using what I'm learning to practice on some old photos

Went down to Tahkenich campground hoping to see some nest building. There was just one rufous and one annas female hard at work

Went down to Tahkenich campground hoping to see some nest building. There was just one rufous and one annas female hard at work