Last summer, I saw a few chestnut-sided warblers in the backyard. They were moving too quickly and I was unable to take any photographs, until now. I spotted a single male hunting for insects and I was quite excited at the chance of photographing this bird. Maine has been very good to me in regard […]
Finding Inspiration in Nature: Getting to Know Photographer Hita Bambhania-Modha
With a love for art and nature, photographer Hita Bambhania-Modha has set on a journey to fully immerse herself in capturing stunning images of the natural world. Residing in beautiful San Jose, California, Hita finds beauty in the landscape’s diverse canvas. With patience and a keen eye, Hita has the ability to capture and convey […]
The Artist’s Interview with Metal Artist Jeff Sellers
With nature serving as his muse, self-taught artist Jeff Sellers has found his passion for creating representational metal art depicting nature in all its beauty. Jeff resides in the great state of Texas, where he has turned a hobby into a thriving outlet for his creativity. Jeff’s sculptures effectively convey his love of the outdoors […]
A Sunday Drive and Photographing Lupines in Western Maine
Last weekend, we decided to get into the car and go for a Sunday drive. We have been experiencing a bit of cabin fever due to this month’s several rainstorms and having to avoid the bites of the annoying mosquitoes (Culicidae) and blackflies (Simuliidae). It ended up being a partly sunny day with some wind […]
Identifying the Yellow-rumped Warbler
During the early spring, I had the pleasure of viewing not one, but two male yellow-rumped warblers at my feeders. Although yellow-rumped warblers mainly consume insects and berries, these birds will often visit bird feeders. This type of behavior primarily occurs due to the limited availability of these food sources during the early spring. I […]
The American Woodcock: Facts, Identification, Photographs, and Videos
Every spring, I look forward to the arrival of the American woodcock. They are among the first migratory birds to return to Maine in early spring. I can usually expect to witness the arrival of this fascinating bird during the last week of March or the first weeks of April. My first experience of learning […]