Happy New Year

As 2009 comes to a close and we look forward to a beter 2010

Lets reflect back on the previous year and also look forward to what we hope to accomplish in the future year and years ahead

Not only are we closing out a year but we are also passing another decade

The last time we passed a decade we also passed a century it is true that time really flies

Myself I have been photographing with digital for over a decade now and as I look back it is unreal the advances we have seen this decade.

And to think that really digital is still in its infancy what the future holds I can not tell but if it expands as fast as the last decade the future is looking quite good for photographers.

As I part I would like to leave with a photo of the great grey from last April in New hampshire

Last year was the year of Owls so it would seam also for some rare visitors from the north such as the3 Ivory Gulls

What will we see this year can only be determined by getting out there and seeing for yourself

May you have a very good New year and Healthy one to boot

See you in 2010

Happy Holidays

May the joy of the Season last throughout the year to all of you and your families

John

White Throat Sparrows

There seams to be an over abundance of White Throated Sparrows around after the recent snowfall.

Find some bare ground near pine trees and you are sure to get the sparrows and juncos as well

I shot this one right from the car as I was driving around trying to relocate the Eagles from the other day

Eagles in Waltham update

I went down to the river this morning near where the Eagles were seen yesterday but I did not relocate them.
The remains of the bird that they were feeding on yeswterday was pretty much gone so I expect that the Eagles may have moved on .
It may be worth exploring surrounding areas and any open water in the area as the river is freezing up
It may also be a good time to see Winter Duucks in the open part of the Charles behind Shaws on River St in Waltham

Be safe and go out and photograph the snow as it is going to be that nice powerdery stuff

John

Eagles in Waltham

There are at least Two adults and one sub-adult Bald Eagles that were on the charles River today and I guess for the past couple of days.

They were feeding on a dead bird either a goose or a commorant out on the ice off of woerd ave opposite purgatory cove and Mt Feake cemetary

I am going to try early in the morning to see if I can get some photos of them

Lets get this blog going this time

I know I have been away but I hope to get this thing going for good this time.
My passion for nature photography has led me to start a Meetup group just for this cause

I hope those of you that like Nature and live near the New England area will join in on the fun

We have had a number of meetings already and a group shoot

Many more to come and much learning and sharing at our meetings

Have a great Holiday season and a happy New Year to all

John

Here is the link to the group
http://www.meetup.com/New-England-Nature-Photographers/

Amazing Winter so far

If you like rare birds this has been one of the best winters in recent memory as there have been two ivory gulls this year Northern Hawk owls in New Hampshire , Maine and Vermont

Lots of Snowy Owl reports lots of Crossbills along with all of the usual birds

Spring is on the way but I sure will Miss all of our winter visitors this year

Winter Crossbills

Happy New Year To All.

I finally got out this week and went to Salisbury Campground for the White wing Cross bills

There has also been good looks at Short Eared Owls lately and a Snowy Owl sometimes

It came be cold but some good winter birds are found there

Makes a nice day ride or trip and the Merrimack river can be good if Salisbury is not doing much

Go on out and enjoy them while you can