I love all of the Warblers we have that come through this area. If you are ever in NC let me know I can show you around

I will always take a shot of these beauties when I have a chance. They allow us to get pretty close at my local lake.
#birds #greatblueheron #heron

I am always thrilled when I see these beauties at Lake Betz! I just love watching them fly from tree to tree looking for food.
2-17-25
Red Headed Woodpecker
#birds #woodpeckers #redheadedwoodpecker

Thanks so much! I love seeing these guys and gals when they visit us here in central NC. They will be leaving soon though sadly.

Dive, dive, dive! A little Bufflehead fun on the lake #bufflehead #buffleheads #birds

Check out these Hooded Mergansers taking flight! #birds #hoodedmerganser #ducks

Great info! I will find one some day!

Thanks Phil! It was an awesome experience.

Kingfishers and Wile E. - My Big Year 12 YouTube video by PhotoGearFun

My latest birding adventure is live on my YouTube channel. I see a coyote in this one. Please give it a watch if you have 5 minutes or so. Thanks so much! youtu.be/GIwVd7ojdZA

Biggest Woodpecker in North America - My Big Year EP8 YouTube video by PhotoGearFun

I have another birding adventure live on my YouTube channel. I manage to get some shots of the Pileated Woodpecker. Please have a look. Thank you. youtu.be/pb0sVoWR4vE

Central Florida Birding - My Big Year EP 7 YouTube video by PhotoGearFun

I went birding in Central Floria at Lake Apopka. The video is live on my YouTube channel please have a look is you have 10 minutes or so. Thank you. youtu.be/89Z5VtCMz7A

I loved your videos from last year. You have inspired me to start my own Big Year this year. I have a YouTube channel as well. If your travels take you to North Carolina please message me and I can show you around the Raleigh area for birding. Cheers

Updated Bird Count | Digiscoping - My Big Year EP 6 YouTube video by PhotoGearFun

My latest birding adventure in my Big Year 2025 is live on my YouTube channel. Please have a look if you have 4 or 5 minutes. Thanks so much! youtu.be/1VklTVH-LTI

Horned Grebe A Rare Duck - My Big Year Ep 5 YouTube video by PhotoGearFun

My latest birding adventure is live on my YouTube channel. I see Horned Grebes which are rare in my area for the first time. Please check it out. Thank you! youtu.be/uD5csrySlKA

They are such amazing birds!

A young snow goose resting on a log in the water

A Snow Goose is really rare in Central NC but I have seen 2 at my local lake including this youngster today. What a beauty
Lake Betz - Morrisville NC
1-7-25
Snow Goose
#birds #snowgoose #birdphotography #lakebetz

A young Eagle flys high as it looks for food

I have never seen as many Eagles in one spot as I did today. I saw 5 or 6 I believe it was hard to say for sure. This juvenile has a very intense look as it scouts for food. They got fairly close to me. What a morning.
Lake Crabtree Dam - Cary NC
1-7-25
Bald Eagle
#birds #eagles #birdphotography

When the storms roll in so do the birds to our feeder. These Purple Finches may be the most beautiful "backyard" bird of all. So pretty. I saw 3 males and 4 or 5 females around the feeders. Never discount the birds you will see in your yard.
My Backyard - Durham NC
1-6-25
Purple Finch

I don't often see Eastern Towhee in my yard. When the storms come in it seems they come to my feeders. I saw both the male and female but only got shots of the male.
My Backyard - Durham NC
1-6-25
Eastern Towhee

A Falcon and Rare Sparrows - My Big Year EP 4 YouTube video by PhotoGearFun

My latest installment of my Big Year 2025 is live. I would love if you could check it out and let me know what you think. Thanks so much in advance. youtu.be/bo177QMGfbk

We have had a few drumming on houses close to us they do make a racket 😀

a red headed woodpecker on a tree

I never get tired of seeing these beauties. I will always take shots of them when I get the chance. This one hung out for a bit.
Lake Betz - Morrisville NC
12-31-24
Red-Headed Woodpecker
#birds #birdphotography #woodpecker

Another great morning at Lake Betz! I saw about 20 of these beauties fly in on the lake side but this one hung out by herself on the swamp side for some reason. Such a beautiful duck.
Lake Betz - Morrisville NC
12-31-24
Ring-Necked Duck
#birds #birdphotography #ringneckedduck

a song sparrow in a tree with golden morning light hitting it

Happy New Year all! I just love the way the morning light was hitting this Song Sparrow. The morning light at Lake Betz can be amazing.
Lake Betz - Morrisville NC
12-31-24
Song Sparrow
#birds #birdphotography #sparrow

It's my pleasure! You have some amazing photography skills can't wait to see how you put them to use at Betz.

Thanks so much! Lake Betz and another spot in Durham are great places to see Red Headed Woodpeckers. If you get over this way ping me and I can give you some tips.

I'm Starting a "Big Year" for Birding - Ep 1 of My Big Year YouTube video by PhotoGearFun

I have started my "Big Year" for birding this year. I will mostly be in 2025 but I was so excited to get going I started a bit early. Here is my first episode from my YouTube channel. I hope you watch and enjoy it. Thanks so much. youtu.be/kVdX4htSRlw

Thank you!!

Thanks so much!

a cape may warbler on a branch looking for a snack

This Cape May was looking for a tasty treat. Not sure if it found one or not at this moment but I'm sure there were plenty of treats for it on this day.
Lake Lynn - Raleigh NC
10-24-24
Cape May Warbler
#birds #birdphotography #lakelynn #warblers