ExclusiveProthonotary Warbler Nest Building Image of the Month TrueToad - May 23, 2018 This Prothonotary Warbler (Protonotaria citrea ) migratory bird is visiting the North East USA for some nest building and baby rearing duties. You can find this fine bird along trails near wooded swamps or marshes. Here I was able to get a photo of the activities of preparing the nest.
ExclusiveBirds Ultimate Challange Image of the Month TrueToad - January 8, 2017 Many times each year I take time to appreciate wild life and nature, These creatures who fly, walk, slither and live along side us humans. Several things stand our as I write this, one being how amazing are the birds survival capabilities out doors in the cold, wind, and snow, I took a few hours today to brave the near 0 temps to go out and take a few photos of birds being birds.
ExclusiveThe Common Buckeye Image of the Month TrueToad - September 10, 2016 A common buckeye caterpillar shown on a host plant. This species is resident across the southern United States, much of Mexico and as far north as southern Canada. When in the butterfly state, it regularly expands its range each year northward to temporarily colonize much of the U.S., reaching Canada. Starting in late summer and continuing through fall, huge numbers of adults migrate southward, where the adults overwinter.
ExclusiveJune Flower Image of the Month TrueToad - June 7, 2015 On a otherwise boring day I ran across this wonderful flower growing in the sunlight next to the Potomac River, Not having a macro lens, I used my 400mm to capture the beauty.
ExclusiveGreat Blue Heron a Great Hunter Image of the Month TrueToad - May 30, 2015 The Great Blue stands 132 cm (four feet) tall, has a 213 cm (seven-foot) wingspan and weighs 2.5 kg. It has a long yellow bill. Adults have blue-grey wings and back and a white head with a black cap and a long black plume. In flight, the long neck is held in an S-shape with the long legs trailing behind. This bird flies with strong deliberate wing beats.
ExclusiveFlower Pink Image of the Month TrueToad - May 16, 2015 This image was taken using a Nikkor 105mm Macro Lens (old style lens) and a D700 in the Month of April. I enjoy the Spring time, life and everything it brings with it. In and around my home are bird houses and I have returning generations that reproduce and I am in AWE! Nature is simply amazing.