by Connie Kelts | Aug 8, 2024 | Photography, Landscape
I’ve learned not to be disappointed when I go out with my camera in search of that perfect shot. It’s exciting to find that ideal photograph, but nature has its own plans. Some days, that shot just doesn’t materialize. I guess that’s how we...
by Connie Kelts | Apr 23, 2024 | Photography, Birds
Every spring, I eagerly await the return of what I affectionately call “my” Canadian Geese. Their arrival is a cherished event, marking the transition from the cold grasp of winter to the vibrant renewal of spring. But this year, as I scanned the horizon...
by Connie Kelts | Oct 15, 2023 | Photography, Birds
Blue Heron Great blue herons are one of the most beautiful of all the shore birds. The male and female look almost the same. On average, males are a little larger with longer ornamental plumes, but these distinctions are so slight and variable that it’s hard to see...
by Connie Kelts | Jun 27, 2021 | Photography, Birds
The Red Shouldered Sentry Very few can strike such an imposing pose, the Red-shouldered Hawk has it down to a science. They can’t do cute. The red-shouldered hawk is a medium-sized hawk. Its breeding range spans eastern North America and along the coast of...
by Connie Kelts | Jun 26, 2021 | Photography, Birds
City Hawk This particular Red Tail is a regular in our neighborhood. Adjusted to life in the city he is very comfortable crusing the back yards picking off snakes and the occasional squirrel, it’s obvious this one is well fed. City life suits him a common trait...