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Will Work for Whales

August 21, 2024 - I have a whale of a story that I hope inspires you as much as me. It’s about a Humpback Whale I photographed last month...
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She’s a Good Mom – But That’s Not Why It's Illegal To Move Her Nest

July 05, 2024 - Every Spring and Summer it happens. Smart birds, like this American Robin, build their nests in perfect places for them,...
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2023 Side B?

December 27, 2023 - Side B on records refers to the flip side or second half of the vinyl disc. It's the counterpart to Side A, usually cons...
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Giving Time to Good Causes

October 31, 2023 - Fall is often when I have more time to give some of my time to volunteer work. Last week I joined a group of local neigh...
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Seeing Supernatural

September 19, 2023 - It's been a busy and productive summer of travel and big projects, and now we're in the thick of fall migration. One of...
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The Science of Coexisting with Wildlife

June 04, 2023 - In my latest podcast (episode now archived!), I’m excited to have as my guest Dr. Morgan Drabik-Hamshare, a research wil...
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How to be Smart and Beautiful

May 30, 2023 - Support artists and organizations that drive positive change for the planet and future generations. You can make this...
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For Your Protection - Earth Day

April 20, 2023 - Earth Day, April 22, 2023, recognizes over 50 years of environmental achievements and accomplishments by millions of peo...
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Natural Creators

April 16, 2023 - Spring tends to be a busy time for me. Not only am I out with my camera witnessing as much magnificence of the changing...
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Birds – The Gateway Drug to Conservation

February 10, 2023 - I spend a lot of time around birds, feeding them, researching them, traveling to see them, photographing them, writing a...
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Breaking Barriers - Virginia Wildlife

January 25, 2023 - In just over three years, the Virginia Wildlife Facebook group amassed over 46,000 members, and it’s still growing. What...
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Why We Need An Alliance For Responsible Nature Photography

December 16, 2022 - Whether you own a camera or not; whether you’re a professional or amateur photographer, or you just like to take photos...
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If I Could Rename Woodpeckers, They’d Be Called Master Wood Carvers

November 22, 2022 - Woodpeckers live up to their namesake – they peck wood. They peck wood to hunt for insects and to create nest cavities....
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Pleasant Surprises in the Mountain State, West Virginia

October 26, 2022 - One of my recent Fall getaways took me to the Mountain State of West Virginia. This is a region that I think many undere...
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Fall Pumpkins - Turn a Wasteful Tradition Around

October 08, 2022 - Let’s get it over with -- the hard facts are: Well over a billion pounds of pumpkins are trashed – unused – wasted – se...
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In a City Defined by People and Politics, He Makes Headlines Because of Birds

August 07, 2022 - “We can learn a few things from birds at this time. One is that even though our lives are in a very strange place, natur...
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Osprey in the Spotlight

July 17, 2022 - The Osprey’s scientific name, Pandion haliaetus, comes from a mythical king of Athens, Pandion, whose daughters were tur...
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Birds of Prey - The Best Prescription Never Written

June 01, 2022 - On my latest podcast, I’m talking with Donna Cole. Donna is an award-winning multimedia and investigative journalist; bi...
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Sustaining Generational Respect for Wild Places

April 04, 2022 - On my latest podcast I'm talking with Isaac James Baker. I got to know Isaac through Instagram. The more he posted, the...
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Get to Know a Naturalist and Discover All Kinds of Nature

February 16, 2022 - I’ve lived in Washington DC for 30 years, but I’m from Sandusky, Ohio and I know a lot about that area. Sandusky is loca...
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Conservation Photography – Would You Know if You're Photographing Threatened Species?

January 23, 2022 - I’m a photographer because I love and treasure nature. I understand it’s importance to the global health, survival, and...
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Talons Crossed: The Incredible Work of Rescuing Raptors

January 03, 2022 - I first heard the phrase “talons crossed”, on an Instagram post from Nancy McDonald -- a raptor rescuer located in Maryl...
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Life is Better With Birds

December 15, 2021 - It seems birds have always delighted people all over the world. They’re beautiful, powerful, engaging and make a lot of...
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The Power to Make Humans Feel Human, In an Inhuman World

November 10, 2021 - The power to make humans feel human, in an inhuman world. This Veteran’s Day I’m thinking about war, what war does to pe...
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Spread Ideas That Work

October 31, 2021 - I was delighted to be thinking about my career at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) during my latest podcas...
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It Takes All of Us

October 25, 2021 - For me, one of the most difficult things about wildlife photography is probably not what you think. It’s not the technic...
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If a butterfly lands on you it’s probably tasting you…. And more interesting truths.

August 04, 2021 - I’ve never set out to intentionally photograph butterflies, but the places I travel to intentionally photograph other sp...
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Artist, Entrepreneur, Creator

June 17, 2021 - When I first started doing art shows and festivals, I remember being struck by the sense of community and friendship amo...
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What Goes Up Will Come Down – Know the Facts and Laws About Balloon Releases

May 22, 2021 - There’s a place in Maryland where I sometimes go to photograph. It’s a stunning and large public garden, meticulously ca...
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North American River Otter - Conservation Success Story

March 19, 2021 - They’re cute, entertaining, charming, and smart. Beyond the species conservation mission, another reason many zoos may k...
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A New Brand Of Duck Hunter

February 12, 2021 - In many parts of North America that experience cold winters, the wildlife landscape changes particularly when it comes t...
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Our Responsibility to Work Toward A #betternormal - Taming the Monster in Our Closet

January 13, 2021 - The pandemic of 2020 irrevocably changed our country and the world. It’s revealed ways we must change. The pandemic resp...
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American Robin - Eating Like A Bird

January 08, 2021 - Eating Like A Bird in winter. Robins are one bird you won’t normally see on a seed feeder. In the warmer seasons, they’r...
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Raptors - Eating Like A Bird

January 05, 2021 - It may not be pretty, but it’s ok, its baby food. The three raptors shown here all had young in the nest, or fledglings...
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Hummingbirds - Eating Like A Bird

January 02, 2021 - A more relaxing approach to getting a meal. There are few birds more captivating than hummingbirds. Their speed, beauty,...
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Gray Catbird - Eating Like A Bird

January 02, 2021 - Don’t underestimate Catbirds. Like many migratory bird species, if you have Catbirds in your area, and your habitat is g...
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Yellowthroat Warbler - Eating Like A Bird

January 01, 2021 - Yellowthroats are vocal birds, and their often-uninterrupted calls and chirps help reveal their presence. But once you’v...
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Herons - Eating Like A Bird

January 01, 2021 - Herons and Egrets belong to the same family (Ardiedae). These wading birds are common to many of us because they’ve beco...
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Cedar Waxwing - Eating Like A Bird

December 31, 2020 - Eating Like A Bird, in style. The stylish Cedar Waxwing is a beautiful bird with its Zorro-like mask. A lot of people lo...
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Tufted Titmouse - Eating Like A Bird

December 26, 2020 - One of my bird feeders contains a favorite seed of the Tufted Titmouse and I’m used to seeing them in my yard, energetic...
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Eating Like A Bird

December 25, 2020 - It’s always a very big deal when I get a (good!) photograph of a wild bird or raptor eating something that it’s caught o...
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Happy Holidays From Copper Range Photography

December 21, 2020 - A holiday note of thanks and good wishes! I’m happy and grateful that you’ve followed with me and enjoyed the beautiful...
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Conservation: The New Normal is Take the Road Less Traveled

October 13, 2020 - Symbolically, someone who takes “the road less traveled” has come to mean a person who acts independently, is free from...
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Speaking Up for Wildlife: Let’s Talk About Wildlife Trafficking

September 12, 2020 - In a 2016 survey, 80% of Americans said they support wildlife conservation measures, but 80% of Americans aren't aware o...
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The Spirit of a Fallen Warrior: A New Year and More Beautiful Hummingbirds

July 28, 2020 - Did you know, the Aztec god of war “Huitzilopochtli” is often depicted as a hummingbird? It was believed that fallen war...
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Dead Trees are Do-Gooders

July 22, 2020 - If you love birds, you have to love dead trees. I photograph raptors and other birds, a lot. I often notice one thing in...
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Moonstruck

June 07, 2020 - The full moon has a long aura of mystery and magic about it. Some say it triggers “wanderlust" -- a desire to travel, wa...
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Red-Shouldered Hawk Nest ***UPDATE May 29, 2020***

May 29, 2020 - At this time, all the young hawks are 30 days old, or slightly older. It showed today when I visited the nest. Look at t...
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Red-Shouldered Hawk Nest *** UPDATE May 19, 2020***, Video Included

May 19, 2020 - My last visit to the Washington DC nest was one week ago on May 12. Today's visit reveals all three young hawks are losi...
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Red-Shouldered Hawk Nest ***UPDATE MAY 12, 2020***

May 12, 2020 - They grow up fast! In less than 2 weeks, the largest of the three young hawks, has nearly tripled in size and has grown...
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Red-Shouldered Hawk Nest ***UPDATE May 8, 2020***

May 09, 2020 - When I visited the nest on May 8, the young hawks were napping and both parents were away. Even when a parent can't be s...
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Red-Shouldered Hawk Nest, ***UPDATE, May 5, 2020***

May 05, 2020 - There was some sad news from the red-shouldered hawk nest. Based on accounts from residents who live in the building nex...
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Red-Shouldered Hawk Nest

April 30, 2020 - The red-shouldered hawk is one of the most beautiful (see the photos) and “talkative” hawks in the United States. If you...
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Earth Day

April 20, 2020 - Earth day is April 22. It’s inspired me to write about a couple of things happening around my home, and to share resourc...
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14 Days, Over 40 Species

March 21, 2020 - 14 days, over 40 species. After a recent trip to Florida I was struck by the number of remarkable wildlife I photographe...
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My Color Crush

March 05, 2020 - I love color and am drawn to it. On a recent trip to Florida I was inspired by so much color. From the color of the sky,...
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Spectacular Wildlife Photography Can Be Done Ethically Nearly Anywhere: But Stay Educated

January 24, 2020 - Whether your wildlife photography venue of choice is a vast and remote natural area, your backyard, a zoo, a wildlife sa...
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The Extraordinary Bald Eagle: See What You Know

December 17, 2019 - We all know there’s something special about bald eagles – the United States’ national symbol. They represent strength an...
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On the Road For Conservation

September 22, 2019 - I recently visited Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in Kempton, Pennsylvania where I took part in a 4-day, field-based, raptor tr...
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The Spirit of a Fallen Warrior: The Wonders of Hummingbirds

August 19, 2019 - Did you know, the Aztec god of war “Huitzilopochtli” is often depicted as a hummingbird? It was believed that fallen war...
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Dragonflies -- They call them Mosquito Hawks!

May 15, 2019 - Dragonflies are a prize of nature that will, and should, change the way you think about insects. Have a mosquito problem...
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New Additions!

April 29, 2019 - It's been a very busy time since my last post at the end of March. Three art shows, Easter holiday, family visiting, and...
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Think Before You Think It’s Ok To Raise a Wild Animal – Squirrels Included

March 21, 2019 - I knew something was wrong when I saw the photographer posting images of a squirrel roaming around a household refrigera...
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Learning and Resources

February 25, 2019 - I was happy to recently do an interview with the Animal Behavior Institute (ABI) for their "Success Stories" feature (ht...
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The Majestic and Endangered Honu - Green Turtle

January 31, 2019 - Maybe like me, as a kid, you had (or still have? 😊) turtles, fish, and all sorts of little critters you kept in small a...
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We Can Start New Holiday Traditions and New Resolutions That Are Easier on the Planet

November 29, 2018 - This is a special time of year. For many, a big part of it is giving gifts and making holiday preparations – just a real...
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Adventures this Season

November 08, 2018 - Thanks for visiting the blog! So much has been going on the last few months. To keep things simple, I decided to recap t...
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"Learning from Weirdos?"....Blessing of the Animals

October 07, 2018 - Many churches in the United States celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi (https://www.biographyonline.net/spiritu...
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Take Nature's Messages to Heart in Whatever Way They Come To You

September 25, 2018 - In just a few short weeks most hummingbirds will have made the long flight south for the winter. We still have a few, li...
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Witnessing Nature: Take It In… It’s Good For You

August 16, 2018 - Being in natural environments, even viewing pictures of natural environments, has positive psychological benefits. This...
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Tale of a Tomato Hunter

August 09, 2018 - You might think that living in a city means -- if you have a vegetable garden -- it comes with no care about wild critte...
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Preserving Opportunities for Future Generations

July 13, 2018 - With awareness that just a few months ago, sharpshooters were two blocks from my home carrying out their approved shoot...
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Pufferfish Encounter

May 17, 2018 - I’ve been thinking a lot about a washed-up pufferfish I came across on the beach in Costa Rica. This was weeks ago, but...
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Saving Others

May 09, 2018 - There are many compelling and heartwarming stories about dogs nursing motherless tiger cubs, cats nursing motherless pup...
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Great Places - Costa Rica

April 27, 2018 - I just returned from a week in Costa Rica. First things first… one week is not enough. I’ll be making a return trip… or...
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What We Rarely (ever??) Get to See in the Wild...

February 19, 2018 - I just returned from a perfect-weather week in beautiful Southwest Florida. I’ve visited this area a few times. One of m...
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Update on Bird Heroes!

February 08, 2018 - In my January 30 post, I shared the photo and story about a banded Trumpeter Swan I encountered while out shooting (phot...
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Snowy Owl Release and a Week of Wildlife Rehabilitation

January 23, 2018 - Last week I had an incredible experience at Back to the Wild (BTTW) in Castalia, Ohio (https://www.facebook.com/Backtoth...
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