No flowers yet, but this Indigo Bunting didn’t seem to mind. Just posted up on a green stem like, “Yeah this’ll do.” Sometimes the quieter frames hit just as nicely. #birds #birdphotography #indigobunting #wildlifephotography #naturephotography

Digging through old shots, I found this heron—its textures practically begged for black and white. Some images just have that timeless mood hidden in them. #birds #wildlife #naturephotography #blackandwhite #birdphotography #heron

Summer’s palette in one frame—goldfinch on a sunflower, sunshine perched on sunshine. #birds #wildlife #birdphotography #nature #sunflowers #birdlovers #naturephotography #goldfinch

Came back to Huntley Meadows after what feels like forever—this osprey clearly wanted to remind me why I love this spot. #birds #osprey #birdsinflight #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #naturelovers #bestbirdshots #birdwatching #wildlife_perfection #bird_brilliance

Are they chasing it, or is the dragonfly leading them? I can’t decide, but this little scene made me stop and smile. #birds #wildlife #ducklings #naturephotography #birdphotography

After a long break from Huntley Meadows, this was my welcome committee. Who else feels like nature saves its best for your first day back? #birds #osprey #birdsofprey #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #natureperfection #birdwatching #naturelovers #bestbirdshots

Sometimes life brings you a snack and sometimes it just flies away. #birds #wildlife #birdwatching #nature #birdphotography #bestbirdshots #feather_perfection #birdlovers #birdsofinstagram #naturephotography

Ruby-throated precision — hovering mid-air for a sip of nectar. #birds #hummingbird #nature #wildlife #birdwatching #birdphotography #bestbirdshots #birdlovers #feather_perfection #naturephotography

Bright yellow meets summer pastels — goldfinches always steal the scene. #birds #goldfinch #birdwatching #wildlife #nature #birdphotography #birdsofinstagram #bestbirdshots #birdlovers #naturephotography

Same perch, wider view — a dreamy frame painted in summer colors. #birds #goldfinch #wildlife #nature #birdwatching #birdphotography #birdlovers #bestbirdshots #feather_perfection #naturephotography

Wood ducks look hand-painted already, but this light took it further. #birds #duck #waterfowl #wildlife #nature #birdwatching #birdphotography #birdlovers #bestbirdshots #naturephotography

Taking aim like a dart — one drop of nectar at a time. #birds #hummingbird #wildlife #nature #birdwatching #birdphotography #birdlovers #bestbirdshots #feather_perfection #naturephotography

Emerald backlit feathers and nonstop motion. #birds #hummingbird #wildlife #nature #birdwatching #birdphotography #birdlovers #bestbirdshots #feather_perfection #naturephotography

Tiny spark of green in a frame of red — summer’s balance. #birds #hummingbird #wildlife #nature #birdwatching #birdphotography #birdlovers #bestbirdshots #feather_perfection #naturephotography

Emerald backlit feathers and nonstop motion. #birds #hummingbird #wildlife #nature #birdwatching #birdphotography #birdlovers #bestbirdshots #feather_perfection #naturephotography

The precision of a black skimmer never gets old. That razor thin line between chaos and control as its bill slices the water. I could watch this move all day. This one was taken from a boat with #delmarvabirdingweekends #birds #wildlifephotography #nature

A wild horse on Assateague Island, standing calm in the marsh. I have a new love for the panoramic format and this scene was perfect for it. #wildlifephotography #nature #wildhorses

Puffins never take off gracefully. They sprint across the water like little athletes, wings beating hard just to stay airborne. It’s chaotic and charming all at once. #birds #wildlifephotography #seabirds #nature

I usually frame osprey wide, wings spread against sky and water. This time I went the opposite, cutting the wings to focus only on the bird and its catch. Details over drama. Still pretty dramatic though. #birds #wildlifephotography #raptors #nature

A quiet moment on the shoreline with a sanderling taking time to preen. Subtle scenes like this are easy to miss but they’re some of my favorites. #birds #wildlifephotography #shorebirds #nature