Playful Afternoon
A young mountain goat plays on the rocks in Glacier National Park near Logan's Pass.
Snow Covered Majesty
A Bald Eagle hunkered down in a snow storm
Majestic Stare
Big horn sheep near glacier national park. These are some of the most impressive animals i've ever seen. Their horns, thick muscles, intense eyes and majestic stature all combine to give a sense of power and beauty.
Bird on the Chimes
A tufted titmouse hangs out on an old set of windchimes before heading to a nearby feeder.
Alone in the Valley
A lone bull moose hangs out in many glacier valley against the backdrop of the looming mountains.
Morning Swim
Bull moose at Glacier National Park near many glacier. This moose fed in the lake for over an hour while a handful of people looked on. As the day heated up he made his way back into the forest.
Lookout
Mountain chipmunk overlooking a nearby lake from the top of his perch.
Victoria Crowned Pigeon
The victoria crowned pigeon is the world's largest species of pigeon. Its brilliant blue plume and colorful body makes it stand out.
Fight for Dominance
A pair of mule deer near monterey bay CA sparring for dominance of a nearby doe. The long drought and urban environment has lead to much smaller bodied deer compared to the mid west.
Double Trouble
Two powerful bighorn rams made a breath-taking appearance on our trip to Glacier National Park. These inspiring creatures thrive in large herds on Wildhorse Island, where they are protected from natural predators.
Feeding Time
This downy woodpecker was collecting food for its young along with the female woodpecker. They would alternate and come back with bugs every 10 minutes or so for over an hour. I was able to approach the nest slowly and let them acclimate to me so they continued to work.
Friendly Boop
The Pittsburgh zoo offers and endless set of fun and exciting encounters. On this particular morning a pair of tigers was out playing and exchanging rather subdued boops to each other. Looks like a friendly pat on the head, though the massive size of their paws would have easily knocked me off my feet.
Floating Serenity
A common goldeneye duck in Kootenai lake, Glacier National Park. This secluded lake is a paradise for local wildlife, being deep in the montana wilderness with no easy access.
