Portfolio Category: Animals

Waiting to Sing

Many times rural folks do not realize that birds, like the red-winged black bird in this image, reside in urban areas.  It is easy to assume most birds, like other species of wildlife, prefer to live outside the city limits. It is not unusual to see red-winged blackbirds in my urban neighborhood. In fact many,...
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Ducks on the Lily Pond

In the garden area that surrounds the United States Botanic Garden near Capitol Hill, ducks enjoy a spring afternoon on the pond.  These mallard ducks are not just cute residents on the pond, they are part of the educational experience for visitors.  Just like the plants, the birds are living examples of the balance of...
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Happy Street Pup

This Happy Street pup greeted everyone he met with a smile.   He lives in New York City and obviously loves life.  He is well cared for and the center of attention in his household where he allows humans to coexist with him. On this day he was taking an early afternoon stroll enjoying the springtime...
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Making Friends

A visit to the National Mall never seems to be complete without meeting one of the Canada geese who call that area of the city home. The young lady in this image discovered this bird wanted to become better acquainted and would have preferred she offer a snack. Visitors are not allowed to feed the...
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