Backyard Birds
These images were captured in my backyard at a wide range of times since 2005. In addition to the birds I have photographed, we also …
In The Yard
All of the images in this portfolio were captured on my house lot, all 1.5 acres of it. Being the minimum lot size in Rehoboth, that means all the subjects were located within 150 feet of my front door. It is truly amazing what can be found in nature in a relatively small space. Some of the species can be found every year, and a few are one-time visitors, seen one year or a couple of years, then never again.
Backyard Insects
The number of insects and spider species in my yard has dwindled over the years. This may be due to the number of turkeys that pass …
Backyard Plants
Some of these plants are reliably found in parts of my “yard” every year, others I’ve seen once or perhaps 2-3 years …
Backyard Mushrooms
I have photographed hundreds of mushrooms in my yard over the years, and they are the most difficult to identify by image comparison on …
Backyard Reptiles and Amphibians
There are abundant sightings of American toad, Fowler’s toad, and wood frog. I do hear the spring peepers but rarely see them.
Backyard Mammals
These images were captured in my backyard at a wide range of times since 2005. Living in a rural community and leaving 2/3 of my lot as …
Backyard Winter
Hungry birds come to our feeders all day long when it’s snowing. Photographing is relatively easy as the birds ignore me sitting …