Since I mis-set my alarm and managed to over sleep in the morning I opted for an evening trip to visit the horses. I found them along Taylor’s Creek and on the dunes nearby enjoying […]
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Return of the Sigma 50-500mm Lens: Heron Photos
Several weeks ago my Sigma 50-500mm lens developed a problem. Now honestly I’m probably not super easy on gear. I drag it along on hilkes, in and out of cars, in kayaks. My photo gear […]
Black Skimmers Along the Crystal Coast
The Black Skimmer is one of the more interesting birds found along the Core Banks barrier islands of the Crystal Coast. These interesting birds nest on sandy beaches and sand banks, laying three to seven […]
Spooky Birds: Sometimes the Kayak Lets You Get Closer for More Compelling Photos
There are certanin large wading birds I always love to see. However, those birds also are some of most skiddish birds found around the Crystal Coast. A couple that are always especially hard to get […]
The American Oyster Catcher
The American Oyster Catcher is one of my favorite shore birds. Their distinctive bright orange bills and eye circle make them one of the more colorful birds found along North Carolina’s beaches. They range in […]
Neuse River Recreation Area: Flanner’s Beach
The Neuse River Recreation Area, locally known as Flanner’s Beach, is off of Highway 70 between Havelock and New Bern, North Carolina. Sitting along the Neuse River and part of the Croatan National Forest, this […]
Greater Yellowlegs: A Crystal Coast “Snow Bird”
A large North American shorebird, the Greater Yellow Legs is similar in appearence to the slightly smaller Lesser Yellowlegs. Adults have long, yellow legs (hence their name) and sport long dark bills that are slightly […]