Brown Noddies on the Dry Tortugas
One of the best trips I ever took was to the Dry Tortugas to band birds. These Brown Noddies are now some of my favorite birds of all time. They have such serious, dramatic expressions! Continue reading Brown Noddies on the Dry Tortugas
Purple Martins Roosting in Austin, TX
It was an interesting and nearly comical spectacle to encounter: around 50 people of all ages – some with umbrellas – gathered on a small patch of grass in an Embassy Suites parking lot directly off of Interstate 35 … Continue reading Purple Martins Roosting in Austin, TX
Choptank River, Maryland
Sunsets happen everywhere, but I like to think that they have unique characters from place to place. This one was captured on the Choptank River in Maryland on a calm summer evening. Continue reading Choptank River, Maryland
Back from the Brink: Tule Elk of Point Reyes National Seashore
After backpacking in Point Reyes National Seashore, we aimed our tiny red rental car north, zooming past little towns along the edge of Tomales Bay. We followed the road to its end at Tomales Point where lies the Tule Elk Reserve. … Continue reading Back from the Brink: Tule Elk of Point Reyes National Seashore
Rainbow over Kennebago Lake
Rarely do you get to see a full rainbow, but after an absolute downpour swept over the mountains, the sky parted briefly enough for the vibrant arc to span the length of Kennebago Lake. Continue reading Rainbow over Kennebago Lake
Mealtimes on Crab Island
Destin, Florida is a famous vacation destination. A raised sandbar in the Choctawhatchee Bay (known as Crab Island) attracts hundreds of boaters every summer. The spot is so popular that local business-owners have constructed floating restaurants! Continue reading Mealtimes on Crab Island
The Beauty of the Abyssinian Ground Hornbill
There are so many species to discover at Sylvan Heights Bird Park, from every corner of the world. My first reaction when I saw this African Abyssinian Ground Hornbill was admittedly aversion, but when I took the time to look … Continue reading The Beauty of the Abyssinian Ground Hornbill
View from Mount Cadillac
This photo is from the top of Mount Cadillac, the highest peak in Acadia National Park. The view looks down on the South Ridge of Cadillac towards Swans Island the surrounding islands. Continue reading View from Mount Cadillac
Visiting the New Orleans’ Aquarium
Blog first appeared on the Duke Nicholas School website. Aquariums and zoos often describe themselves as educational institutions. For example, the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, located in New Orleans, Louisiana, is part of the Audubon Nature Institute, which states … Continue reading Visiting the New Orleans’ Aquarium
Galapagos Giant Tortoise
Found on the island of Floreana, this Galapagos Giant Tortoise is not a native to the island. It was once believed that all of the tortoises native to Floreana had become extinct, eaten by whalers passing through during the 1800’s. … Continue reading Galapagos Giant Tortoise
Lush Canyons of Brazil
A somewhat nontraditional view of Brazil, these lush canyons are found along the border of southern states Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul. Continue reading Lush Canyons of Brazil
Autumn on Monument Mountain
Nothing beats New England in the fall. This photograph was taken on a hike up Monument Mountain in western Massachusetts in October 2015. I love the contrast in this picture between the dark white birch tree and bright orange and … Continue reading Autumn on Monument Mountain
One World, Two Feet 