Search:  26 albums, 788 images on 2 pages  [login]    1  2   My Backyard Birds All of the birds in this particular album were done just a few steps from my patio door using a 500mm lens and at times, with a 1.4x. Cardinals are quite tough to photograph since they're such nervous nellies, and the only time I see the House Wrens is during their breeding season. The Wren in my gallery is just one particular fellow who sang and sang and sang looking for a wife. I was starting to feel sorry for him and thought maybe I should "rent-a-Wren" -- but -- alas, he finally got one! Now, they've mated, had their eggs and hatched their babies. At one point, both parents were out and when one of them came back with a bug, instead of giving it to the chicks, he ate it himself!!! The parents have to eat too! Since I photographed the two Wren families (he ended up with two "wives" -- all have flown the coup. Hopefully, they'll come back next year! My Robins have been coming around for quite some time now -- I have had dozens and dozens of them at once in my yard. They hear the water running in my pond and that attracts them. They come looking for baths and drinks. They're so much fun to watch. Only this year (2005) have I been able to photograph my Blue Jays. Even though they're bullies, the are quite timid (as far as 'people' are concerned.) Last changed on 02/03/11. This album contains 48 items. This album has been viewed 12000 times since 05/20/04. Siberian (Amur) Tigers in Fall During this period, these little guys were only 3 months ago and full of everything. Last changed on 03/25/13. This album contains 11 items. This album has been viewed 10094 times since 05/20/04. Bengal Tiger Bengal Tigers are found in the wild in India, but this one is captive, in Minnesota and is quite the opposite: she's as sweet as can be and absolutely beautiful, and I loved meeting her and watching her antics. This was her first encounter with "big" water and wasn't quite sure how to react with it. She was a little nervous at first when she stuck her toes in but after a while she got a little braver and gradually, she inched in until the water was above her ankles. However, at one point, she went in just a little bit too deep, and it scared her! She shot out of that water like a canon! It was absolutely hysterical. She doesn't know as yet that she can swim, but I'm sure that she'll soon find out and oh what fun she'll have then! Last changed on 03/22/13. This album contains 22 items. This album has been viewed 7272 times since 05/20/04. Puffins of Scotland There is an island off the western side of Scotland called "Mull" and from there, you travel to another small island where the Puffins come yearly to breed. Puffins are Pelagic birds, i.e, they live on the sea except during their breeding period. Then they come to shore for a few weeks to have their young which are kept in vacant rabbit holes. When moving around, you have to step gingerly so as not to step in these holes for a few important reasons: First of all, you could kill the babies, secondly, you could destroy their den and lastly, you could break a leg. It's a wonderful magical place to spend time photographing or just plain watching the antics of these little "clowns of the sea." Last changed on 03/21/13. This album contains 18 items. This album has been viewed 6081 times since 05/20/04. Loons - also known as "Northern Divers" This is the second time I've ever photographed Loons, and the first time I've ever seen twins. This lake happened to have two sets of parents and both sets had twins. All of the loons on this lake are quite used to pontoon boats -- not power boats only pontoon boats; therefore, future generation of Loon babies will be tolerant of the pontoons and the people on them. The parents spend almost all of their time pushing food at their babies -- and even giving food to each other. They'd catch minnows, crayfish, fish and even frogs. If the food was too big, they'd try breaking it down and then feed their babies. At times, it could take five or more tries before one of the babies would finally accept the abundant food offer. Last changed on 03/23/13. This album contains 16 items. This album has been viewed 5525 times since 06/08/04. Yellowstone in Winter The Yellowstone pictures were taken in a period of 6 days -- driving back and forth in the Lamar Valley. This baby bison's face and legs were covered with snow and then he started scratching himself. I found it all very amusing. Last changed on 04/26/12. This album contains 14 items. This album has been viewed 4961 times since 05/20/04.   1  2   ©2004, 2005 Judith G. Yaker Contact Judy.