Dakota Reflections
Dakota Waterbirds #2
Ducks under the Moon!
Northern Pintails
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day March 23, 2022
Snow Geese
Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge, North Dakota
March 17, 2022
Fish for Breakfast!
Hooded Merganser
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- April 20, 2022
Rare Flight Photo!
Willet
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- May 1, 2022
Worm for Breakfast!
American Avocet
Burleigh County, North Dakota
May 1, 2022
Flight Photo!
Blue-winged Teal
Burleigh County, North Dakota
May 1, 2022
Flight Photo!
Great Blue Heron
Burleigh County, North Dakota
May 1, 2022
Landing Photo!
Great Blue Heron
Burleigh County, North Dakota
May 1, 2022
Green-winged Teal
Burleigh County, North Dakota
May 1, 2022
Wood Duck
Burleigh County, North Dakota
May 2, 2022
Remarkable!
Glossy Ibis and White-faced Ibis Flying Together!
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- May 5, 2022
Photo of the Month for May 2022
Glossy Ibis and White-faced Ibis Flying Together!
Burleigh County, North Dakota
May 5, 2022
Glossy Ibis and White-faced Ibis Flying Together!
Burleigh County, North Dakota
May 5, 2022
Glossy Ibis and White-faced Ibis Flying Together!
Burleigh County, North Dakota
May 5, 2022
Glossy Ibis and White-faced Ibis Flying Together!
Burleigh County, North Dakota
May 5, 2022
White-faced Ibis
Burleigh County, North Dakota
May 5, 2022
White-faced Ibis
Burleigh County, North Dakota
May 5, 2022
White-faced Ibis
Burleigh County, North Dakota
May 5, 2022
American Bittern
Burleigh County, North Dakota
May 5, 2022
American White Pelicans
Burleigh County, North Dakota
May 10, 2022
Perfect Timing!
Common Tern
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day June 8, 2022
Common Tern
Burleigh County, North Dakota
June 8, 2022
Canada Geese
Burleigh County, North Dakota
June 8, 2022
Canada Geese
Burleigh County, North Dakota
June 8, 2022
Western Grebe
Burleigh County, North Dakota
June 8, 2022
Getting Chased!
Great Blue Heron
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day June 21, 2022
Common Grackle
Burleigh County, North Dakota
June 21, 2022
Red-winged Blackbird
Burleigh County, North Dakota
June 21, 2022
Long White Tassel!
Black-crowned Night Heron
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day June 22, 2022
Still Handsome in Late June!
Mallard
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day June 23, 2022
A Very Difficult Photo!
American Bittern
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day June 27, 2022
American Bittern
Burleigh County, North Dakota
June 27, 2022
Western Grebes
Burleigh County, North Dakota
June 27, 2022
Western Grebes
Burleigh County, North Dakota
June 27, 2022
White-faced Ibis
Burleigh County, North Dakota
June 27, 2022
Black-crowned Night Heron
Burleigh County, North Dakota
June 28, 2022
Feeding Baby!
Western Grebes
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day June 28, 2022
Western Grebes
Burleigh County, North Dakota
June 28, 2022
Western Grebes
Burleigh County, North Dakota
June 28, 2022
Western Grebes
Burleigh County, North Dakota
June 28, 2022
Take Off!
Black-crowned Night Heron
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day July 13, 2022
Beautiful!
White-faced Ibis
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day July 17, 2022
Lesser Yellowlegs
Burleigh County, North Dakota
July 17, 2022
Marbled Godwit
Burleigh County, North Dakota
July 17, 2022
Difficult Flight Photo!
Marbled Godwit
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day July 22, 2022
White-faced Ibis
Burleigh County, North Dakota
July 22, 2022
Great Blue Heron
Burleigh County, North Dakota
July 29, 2022
Great Blue Heron
Burleigh County, North Dakota
July 29, 2022
Black-crowned Night Heron
Burleigh County, North Dakota
July 29, 2022
Nice Reflection!
Black-crowned Night Heron
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day August 10, 2022
Resting!
American White Pelicans
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day August 16, 2022
Want Breakfast?
Western Grebes
Burleigh County, North Dakota
August 20, 2022
Breakfast Delivery!
Western Grebes
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- August 20, 2022
Got Breakfast!
Western Grebes
Burleigh County, North Dakota
August 20, 2022
Lots of Heads!
American Avocets
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- August 23, 2022
American Avocet
Burleigh County, North Dakota
August 31, 2022
Breakfast!
Great Blue Heron
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- August 31, 2022
Great Blue Heron
Burleigh County, North Dakota
August 31, 2022
Great Blue Heron
Burleigh County, North Dakota
August 31, 2022
Great Blue Heron
Burleigh County, North Dakota
August 31, 2022
Evening Reflection!
Killdeer
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- September 26, 2022
Reflections!
American Avocets
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- October 5, 2022
2023 Photos
An Uncommon Photo of the Common Goldeneye!
Heading to Canada for Nesting!
Common Goldeneye
Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge, North Dakota
April 16, 2023
Common Goldeneye
Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge, North Dakota
April 16, 2023
Northern Pintails
Burleigh County, North Dakota
April 16, 2023
An Uncommon Photo of the Common Mergansers!
Female and Male in Flight!
Common Mergansers
Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- April 17, 2023
Common Merganser
Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- April 17, 2023
Common Goldeneye and Common Mergansers
Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge, North Dakota
April 17, 2023
Buffleheads
Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge, North Dakota
April 17, 2023
Cinnamon Teals
Burleigh County, North Dakota
April 17, 2023
Cinnamon Teal
Burleigh County, North Dakota
April 17, 2023
Cinnamon Teal
Burleigh County, North Dakota
April 17, 2023
Cinnamon Teal
Burleigh County, North Dakota
April 17, 2023
Cinnamon Teal
Burleigh County, North Dakota
April 17, 2023
Sandhill Cranes
Burleigh County, North Dakota
April 17, 2023
Mallard
Burleigh County, North Dakota
April 23, 2023
Mallard
Burleigh County, North Dakota
April 23, 2023
Mallard
Burleigh County, North Dakota
April 23, 2023
White-faced Ibis
Burleigh County, North Dakota
April 23, 2023
Marbled Godwit
Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge, North Dakota
April 23, 2023
Traveling Together!
Heading to Canada for nesting and breeding!
Greater Scaups
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- April 24, 2023
Buffleheads
Burleigh County, North Dakota
April 24, 2023
Girls out Front!
Flying Together!
Blue-winged Teals
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- May 10, 2023
Reflection!
Breeding Plumes Displayed!
Great Blue Heron
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- May 15, 2023
Great Blue Heron
Burleigh County, North Dakota
May 15, 2023
Eared Grebe
Burleigh County, North Dakota
May 15, 2023
Mallard
Burleigh County, North Dakota
May 15, 2023
Breakfast!
Mud Puppy (Salamander)!
Great Blue Heron
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- May 23, 2023
Morning Stretch!
Part of Grooming Behavior!
Northern Pintail
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- May 30, 2023
Morning Flight!
A Flash of White!
Snowy Egret
Burleigh County, North Dakota
June 6, 2023
Snowy Egret
Burleigh County, North Dakota
June 6, 2023
Snowy Egret
Burleigh County, North Dakota
June 6, 2023
Black-crowned Night Heron
Burleigh County, North Dakota
June 6, 2023
Black-crowned Night Heron
Burleigh County, North Dakota
June 6, 2023
Reflection!
Morning Beauty!
Northern Pintail
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- June 12, 2023
Green Winged Teal
Burleigh County, North Dakota
June 14, 2023
Not an Easy Photo to Get!
Morning Exercise!
Green Winged Teal
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- June 14, 2023
Ducks in a Row!
Following Mom!
Mallard Mom with Ducklings
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- June 17, 2023
Breakfast!
Love in the Offering!
Eared Grebes
Burleigh County, North Dakota
July 23, 2023
Eared Grebes
Burleigh County, North Dakota
July 23, 2023
Eared Grebes
Burleigh County, North Dakota
July 23, 2023
Beautiful!
Coming in for a Landing!
White-faced Ibis
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- August 9, 2023
American Avocet
Burleigh County, North Dakota
August 9, 2023
Black Tern
Burleigh County, North Dakota
August 9, 2023
Morning Stretch!
Drying morning dew from wings!
White-face Ibis
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- August 15, 2023
White-face Ibis
Burleigh County, North Dakota
August 15, 2023
Cattle Egrets
Burleigh County, North Dakota
August 15, 2023
Impressive Wings!
Morning Landing!
Cattle Egret
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- August 18, 2023
Cattle Egret
Burleigh County, North Dakota
August 18, 2023
Cattle Egret
Burleigh County, North Dakota
August 18, 2023
White-faced Ibis
Burleigh County, North Dakota
August 18, 2023
Rare Sight!
Reflection of Purple in the Water!
White-faced Ibis
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- August 24, 2023
White-faced Ibis
Burleigh County, North Dakota
August 24, 2023
Takeoff!
Careful Coordination!
American White Pelicans
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- September 19, 2023
Great Blue Heron
Burleigh County, North Dakota
September 19, 2023
Heading South!
Rare flight photo!
Wilson's Snipe
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- October 21, 2023
Baby on Board!
My first photo of a juvenile Tundra Swan!
Tundra Swans
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- October 25, 2023
Together!
Mates for Life!
Snow Geese
Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- October 29, 2023
Hooded Merganser
Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge, North Dakota
October 29, 2023
Beautiful!
Heading South!
Sandhill Crane
Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- October 31, 2023
Snow Geese
Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge, North Dakota
November 3, 2023
Snow Geese
Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge, North Dakota
November 3, 2023
Common Goldeneyes
Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge, North Dakota
November 3, 2023
Landing!
Soft Ice!
Canada Geese
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- February 26, 2024
Canada Geese
Burleigh County, North Dakota
February 26, 2024
Very vocal!
Lifelong Mates!
Canada Geese
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- March 7, 2024
The Great Spring Migration!
Nesting Grounds in the High Arctic!
Snow Geese
Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- March 18, 2024
Snow Geese
Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge, North Dakota
March 18, 2024
Common Goldeneye
Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge, North Dakota
March 18, 2024
Common Goldeneye
Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge, North Dakota
March 18, 2024
Greater White-fronted Goose
Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge, North Dakota
March 18, 2024
Northern Pintails
Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge, North Dakota
March 18, 2024
Northern Pintails and Mallard
Burleigh County, North Dakota
March 18, 2024
Canada Geese
Burleigh County, North Dakota
March 18, 2024
Green-winged Teal
Burleigh County, North Dakota
March 18, 2024
Northern Pintails and Mallard
Burleigh County, North Dakota
March 18, 2024
Snow Geese
Burleigh County, North Dakota
March 18, 2024
Snow Geese
Burleigh County, North Dakota
March 18, 2024
Snow Geese
Burleigh County, North Dakota
March 18, 2024
Snow Geese
Burleigh County, North Dakota
March 18, 2024
Vegetarian Breakfast!
Omnivore eats insects and plants!
Mallard
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- March 19, 2024
Ring-necked Ducks
Burleigh County, North Dakota
March 19, 2024
Take Off!
Ladies Usually Lead the Way!
Mallards
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- March 20, 2024
Breakfast!
Diving Duck goes Fishing!
Hooded Merganser
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- April 2, 2024
Hooded Merganser
Burleigh County, North Dakota
April 2, 2024
Great White-fronted Geese
Burleigh County, North Dakota
April 2, 2024
Mallard
Burleigh County, North Dakota
April 2, 2024
Mates in Flight!
Medium-sized Diving Ducks!
Redheads
Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- April 3, 2024
Happy Quacker!
Male in Breeding Plumage!
Mallard
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- April 17, 2024
What a beautiful bird!
Not easily found in North Dakota!
Green-winged Teal
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- April 20, 2024
Tundra Swan
Burleigh County, North Dakota
April 20, 2024
Bufflehead
Burleigh County, North Dakota
April 20, 2024
Flight Photo!
A Well Camouflaged Bird when in Reeds!
American Bittern
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- May 17, 2024
Family!
Parent and Babe!
Killdeers
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- June 11, 2024
Black Tern
Burleigh County, North Dakota
June 13, 2024
Western Grebes
Burleigh County, North Dakota
June 13, 2024
Together!
Mated Pair in Flight!
White-faced Ibis
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- June 14, 2024
Mallards
Burleigh County, North Dakota
June 14, 2024
Western Grebes
Burleigh County, North Dakota
June 14, 2024
Water Dance!
Rushing Ceremony!
Western Grebes
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- June 26, 2024
Western Grebe
Burleigh County, North Dakota
June 26, 2024
Breakfast!
Food for Baby!
Western Grebes
Burleigh County, North Dakota
August 6, 2024
American White Pelican
Burleigh County, North Dakota
August 6, 2024
Landing!
Second largest wingspan of any North American bird after California Condor!
American White Pelican
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- October 1, 2024
American White Pelicans
Burleigh County, North Dakota
October 3, 2024
Landing!
Wing span up to 5 feet in Length!
Great Egret
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- October 4, 2024
Will You Share?
White-faced Ibis
Burleigh County, North Dakota
October 4, 2024
Taking off Together!
Mates for Life!
Tundra Swans
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- October 15, 2024
Tundra Swans
Burleigh County, North Dakota
October 15, 2024
Tundra Swan
Burleigh County, North Dakota
October 15, 2024
Tundra Swans
Burleigh County, North Dakota
October 15, 2024
Tundra Swans
Burleigh County, North Dakota
October 15, 2024
Tundra Swan
Burleigh County, North Dakota
October 15, 2024
Great Egret
Burleigh County, North Dakota
October 15, 2024
Great Egret
Burleigh County, North Dakota
October 15, 2024
Majestic!
Wingspan up to 67 inches!
Great Egret
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- October 16, 2024
Great Egret
Burleigh County, North Dakota
October 16, 2024
Tundra Swan
Burleigh County, North Dakota
October 16, 2024
Tundra Swans
Burleigh County, North Dakota
October 16, 2024
Tundra Swans
Burleigh County, North Dakota
October 16, 2024
Tundra Swans
Burleigh County, North Dakota
October 16, 2024
Reunion!
Lifelong Mates greet each other!
Tundra Swans
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- October 17, 2024
Heading South to Southern USA and Mexico from Arctic!
Migration distance annually over 6000 miles!
Greater White-fronted Geese
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- October 25, 2024
Perfect Reflection!
Blue morphs or Blue Geese
Snow Geese
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- October 27, 2024
Snow Geese
Burleigh County, North Dakota
October 27, 2024
Snow Geese
Burleigh County, North Dakota
October 27, 2024
Spectacular!
Largest waterfowl in North America!
Trumpeter Swans
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- October 28, 2024
Safety in Numbers!
The Great Spring Migration arrived in North Dakota!
Snow Geese
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- March 13, 2025
Snow Geese
Burleigh County, North Dakota
March 13, 2025
Snow Geese
Burleigh County, North Dakota
March 13, 2025
Snow Geese
Burleigh County, North Dakota
March 13, 2025
Snow Geese
Burleigh County, North Dakota
March 13, 2025
Snow Geese
Burleigh County, North Dakota
March 13, 2025
Snow Geese
Burleigh County, North Dakota
March 13, 2025
Great White-fronted Geese
Burleigh County, North Dakota
March 13, 2025
Mallards
Burleigh County, North Dakota
March 13, 2025
Northern Pintails
Burleigh County, North Dakota
March 13, 2025
A Well-named Bird!
Heading to Canada!
Common Goldeneyes
Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- March 17, 2025
Northern Pintails
Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge, North Dakota
March 17, 2025
American Herring Gulls
Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge, North Dakota
March 25, 2025
Northern Pintails
Burleigh County, North Dakota
April 5, 2025
Take Off!
Two Males in Morning!
Mallards
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- April 15, 2025
Nice Colors!
Not easily photographed in flight!
Northern Shoveler
Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- April 21, 2025
Spectacular!
Six Swans in a Row!
Tundra Swans
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- April 25, 2025
Tundra Swans
Burleigh County, North Dakota
April 25, 2025
Tundra Swans
Burleigh County, North Dakota
April 25, 2025
Tundra Swans
Burleigh County, North Dakota
April 25, 2025
Tundra Swans
Burleigh County, North Dakota
April 25, 2025
Tundra Swans
Burleigh County, North Dakota
April 25, 2025
Tundra Swans
Burleigh County, North Dakota
April 25, 2025
Coming in for a Landing!
Paddle feet Extended!
Mallard
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- April 29, 2025
Landed!
Paddle feet Extended!
Mallard
Burleigh County, North Dakota
April 29, 2025
Blue-winged Teals
Burleigh County, North Dakota
May 7, 2025
Hood-merganser
Burleigh County, North Dakota
May 7, 2025
Wood Duck
Burleigh County, North Dakota
May 7, 2025
Vibrant!
Beautiful Facial Colors!
Wood Duck
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- May 7, 2025
Wood Duck
Burleigh County, North Dakota
May 7, 2025
Wood Duck
Burleigh County, North Dakota
May 7, 2025
Wood Duck
Burleigh County, North Dakota
May 7, 2025
Wood Duck
Burleigh County, North Dakota
May 7, 2025
Wood Duck
Burleigh County, North Dakota
May 7, 2025
Wood Duck
Burleigh County, North Dakota
May 7, 2025
Wood Duck
Burleigh County, North Dakota
May 7, 2025
Wood Duck
Burleigh County, North Dakota
May 7, 2025
Wood Duck
Burleigh County, North Dakota
May 7, 2025
Wood Ducks
Burleigh County, North Dakota
May 7, 2025
What a Reflection!
Beautiful Vibrant Colors!
Wood Duck
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- May 8, 2025
Wood Duck
Burleigh County, North Dakota
May 8, 2025
Wood Duck
Burleigh County, North Dakota
May 8, 2025
Wood Duck
Burleigh County, North Dakota
May 8, 2025
Wood Ducks
Burleigh County, North Dakota
May 8, 2025
Mallard
Burleigh County, North Dakota
May 8, 2025
Looking for Fish!
Getting Ready for a Dive!
Common Tern
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- May 24, 2025
Courting!
Getting Ready to Raise a Family!
Eared Grebes
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- May 25, 2025
Eared Grebes
Burleigh County, North Dakota
May 25, 2025
Breakfast!
My first photo of a Bittern with Food!
American Bittern
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- May 26, 2025
American Bittern
Burleigh County, North Dakota
May 26, 2025
American Bittern
Burleigh County, North Dakota
May 26, 2025
American Bittern
Burleigh County, North Dakota
May 26, 2025
Eared Grebbes
Burleigh County, North Dakota
May 26, 2025
Mallard
Burleigh County, North Dakota
May 26, 2025
Looks Happy!
Found a Worm!
White-faced Ibis
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- May 27, 2025
Faking Injury!
To Protect her Nest!
Killdeer
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- June 10, 2025
Killdeer Nest with 4 Eggs!
Burleigh County, North Dakota
June 10, 2025
Killdeer on Nest!
Burleigh County, North Dakota
June 10, 2025
A Painter's Palette!
Purple, Crimson, Teal and Gold Feathers!
White-faced Ibis
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- June 17, 2025
White-faced Ibis
Burleigh County, North Dakota
June 17, 2025
White-faced Ibis
Burleigh County, North Dakota
June 17, 2025
White-faced Ibis
Burleigh County, North Dakota
June 17, 2025
White-faced Ibis
Burleigh County, North Dakota
June 17, 2025
Full Wing Exposure!
Rare Landing Reflection!
Black-crowned Night-heron
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- June 18, 2025
Black-crowned Night-heron
Burleigh County, North Dakota
June 18, 2025
Black-crowned Night-heron and Red-winged Blackbird
Burleigh County, North Dakota
June 18, 2025
Black-crowned Night-heron
Burleigh County, North Dakota
June 18, 2025
Black-crowned Night-heron
Burleigh County, North Dakota
June 18, 2025
Black-crowned Night-herons
Burleigh County, North Dakota
June 18, 2025
Western Grebes
Burleigh County, North Dakota
June 18, 2025
Western Grebes
Burleigh County, North Dakota
June 18, 2025
Full Wing Exposure!
Three Herons all in Focus!
Great Blue Heron and Black-crowned Night-herons
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- June 19, 2025
Great Blue Heron and Black-crowned Night-herons
Burleigh County, North Dakota
June 19, 2025
Great Blue Heron
Burleigh County, North Dakota
June 19, 2025
Great Blue Heron
Burleigh County, North Dakota
June 19, 2025
Great Blue Heron
Burleigh County, North Dakota
June 19, 2025
Black-crowned Night-heron
Burleigh County, North Dakota
June 19, 2025
Black-crowned Night-heron
Burleigh County, North Dakota
June 19, 2025
Black-crowned Night-heron and Red-winged Blackbirds
Burleigh County, North Dakota
June 19, 2025
Black-crowned Night-herons
Burleigh County, North Dakota
June 19, 2025
Black-crowned Night-herons
Burleigh County, North Dakota
June 19, 2025
Black-crowned Night-herons
Burleigh County, North Dakota
June 19, 2025
Black-crowned Night-herons
Burleigh County, North Dakota
June 19, 2025
Snowy Egret
Burleigh County, North Dakota
June 19, 2025
On the Run!
Two out of the Four Babies from the Four Eggs on the Nest!
Killdeer Babies
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- June 30, 2025
On the Lookout!
Neck Extension allows Sight over Grass!
Killdeer Baby
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- July 1, 2025
Babies all in a Row!
Protective Mom leading the Way!
Canvasback and Ducklings
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- July 2, 2025
Devoted Parents!
Feeding their Hungry Babies!
Eared Grebes
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- July 13, 2025
Eared Grebes
Burleigh County, North Dakota
July 13, 2025
Eared Grebes
Burleigh County, North Dakota
July 13, 2025
Eared Grebes
Burleigh County, North Dakota
July 13, 2025
Eared Grebes
Burleigh County, North Dakota
July 13, 2025
Both Big Birds!
Great Blue Heron (right) just a little Taller than Great Egret (left)!
Great Egret and Great Blue Heron
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- July 24, 2025
Double Doubles!
Difficult to get photos in August!
Double-breasted Cormorants
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- August 12, 2025
Always a Treat!
Flying low to the Water!
Great Blue Heron
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- August 13, 2025
Breakfast!
Stocking Up for the Migration South!
Great Blue Heron
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- September 21, 2025
Great Blue Heron
Burleigh County, North Dakota
September 21, 2025
American Avocet
Burleigh County, North Dakota
September 21, 2025
Very Social Birds!
Expanding their Territory!
Cattle Egrets
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- September 24, 2025
Long Feet for a Tall Bird!
Up to 8 inches in Length!
Great Blue Heron
Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- September 25, 2025
Breakfast!
Eats 1 to 1 1/2 pounds of fish Daily!
Double-crested Cormorant
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- September 29, 2025
Nice Reflection!
Talking while Flying!
Greater Yellowlegs
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- October 7, 2025
Greater Yellowlegs
Burleigh County, North Dakota
October 7, 2025
Youngsters with the Adults!
My first photos of Juvenile Tundra Swans in Flight!
Tundra Swans
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- October 19, 2025
Tundra Swans
Burleigh County, North Dakota
October 19, 2025
Tundra Swans
Burleigh County, North Dakota
October 19, 2025
Tundra Swans
Burleigh County, North Dakota
October 19, 2025
Looking for One More Meal!
Before Heading South!
Great Blue Heron
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- October 24, 2025
White on Blue!
A Relaxing Morning!
Tundra Swans
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- October 29, 2025
Blue Geese!
Blue Morphs of Snow Geese!
Snow Geese
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- November 9, 2025
Flying Together!
Adult with Youngsters!
Tundra Swans
Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- November 14, 2025
Close Up!
Not Easy to Get!
Snow Goose
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- November 22, 2025
Migration is On!
Thousands Heading South!
Snow Geese
Burleigh County, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- November 23, 2025
Nice Reflections!
Last Photo before 10 inches of Snow arrived This Week!
Snow Geese
Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge, North Dakota
Photo of the Day- November 24, 2025