Klamath Basin...

Nana and I had the opportunity to visit the Klamath Basin and it's numerous wildlife refuges for some winter raptor photography. This area hosts the largest concentration of Bald Eagles in the lower 48 states during the winter who feed upon the millions of waterfowl who pass through on the Pacific Flyway...


Mt. McLoughlin rises above the Klamath River while two Bald Eagles (1 mature, 1 immature) rest on the bank...


Ferruginous Hawk n flight...


Bald Eagle guards its nest...


Two Bald Eagles at the nest...


Bald Eagle...


Bald Eagle in flight...


Mt. McLoughlin towers over the willows...

I was surprised at the numbers of waterfowl this year - they appeared to be quite less than in others years I have gone. Don't get me wrong, there were lots of birds but I did not see the hundreds of thousands of snow geese that I have seen in the past...

All in all though, a great day of photography and bird watching!

Bill

Death Valley and the Alabama Hills Field Photographic Workshop!

We only have two slots left for our Death Valley and the Alabama Hills Field Photography Workshop. Plan to join us March 7th - 9th, 2012 as we explore this unique area during the full moon. $625 per person, includes 2 nights, single occupancy lodging.


The dunes at Stovepipe Wells...

For more details, drop me a note ASAP!

Bill

Mono County 2012 Events Calendar!

I am pleased to announce that the Mono County (CA) Economic Development and Tourism folks have chosen one of my photographs of the historic Bodie Ghost Town for use in their official 2012 Events Calendar.



If you are passing through the Eastern Sierra, do not miss the wonderful opportunities this area has to offer!

Take care all...

Bill