Meet Molson
Meet Molson, more blandly known as Trumpeter Swan P24. Molson was hatched at Wye Marsh as part of their Trumpeter Swan program two years ago. All the hatchlings were named after breweries, hence the name Molson. Personally, I’m waiting for a flock of microbrews to migrate through at the end of the season.
Channel Saw-whet
A Saw-whet owl perches in a tree on Channel Ave. Could it be the same owl that visited Fourth St. in 2016?
Eyefraction
The eyes of a great egret sit far out on the sides of its head, enough to show visible refraction through the cornea. The highlight on the lower-right side of the eye is light passing through, but not into, the eye. Click image to view larger.
Greater Scaup
The shockingly yellow eyes of a Greater Scaup, here comfortably perched on a log, peer back at the camera.
Uncommon Eyes
The distinctive eye and beak of a large snapping turtle, seen here surfacing in Blockhouse Bay. I spent a wonderful hour floating over this fellow, watching him (her?) hunt through the late-summer plant life on the bottom of the lagoon.
Eye of the Beholder
A ridiculous array of Kenko extension tubes — 68mm worth — opens up a garter snake’s eye to fill almost the entire frame.
Tundra Stopover
A lone tundra swan, easily identifiable by the yellow spot in front of its eyes, stands on thinning ice near Algonquin Island. Rare to see hereabouts, it could have been seperated from this group that flew overhead previously. (Click image to view larger.)
Little Silver Buddy
Another portrait of beautiful Columbus, posing for the camera like an ancient Egyptian feline deity.
Robin Lashes
The delicate details of a robin’s face exemplifies the sharpness of Canon’s EF 300mm f/4 prime telephoto.
Mourning Chilling
A mourning dove relaxes in the half-grass of spring, with a closeup of its wonderful facial feathers and catchlight.
Polar Reflections
The jet-black eye of a melanistic garter snake reflects the photographer and bystanders under a clear spring sky.
Blue Eyes in the Shade
The wonderful blue eyes of a male goose lurking in the shade near Doughnut Island.