Around the Refuge

I spent three solid days photographing Lower Klamath NWR early this week and the surrounding area.The result was a large collection of some pretty incredible wildlife and some beautiful scenery. Here are some random images from around the refuge. No particular theme just some images that I liked. I hope you enjoy them. Please pass this photoblog along to others for me. God bless, chris

Bald Eagles at Klamath National Wildlife Refuge

Each winter millions of waterfowl migrate into the Klamath Basin which straddles the border between Southern Oregon and Northern California. Along with them come hundreds of Bald Eagles looking for a meal from waterfowl that are sick, weak or unwary.When you drive around the refuges you will see eagles sitting on the ice waiting for an opportunistic meal. Eagles can also can also be found perched on telephone poles,refuge signs and some of the few cottonwood or willow trees that dot the refuge.Once in awhile they will make a flight out over the refuge driving up huge flocks of ducks or geese before them. It is an amazing sight to witness. Visit the refuges and take a look or just enjoy my images from earlier this week.Please share my blog with others. Thanks. God's blessings to all, chris

Sign of the Times

I spent all morning sorting images. Some blog themes are starting to develop as I'm editing. Today's theme is raptors on signs. There are an incredible amount of raptors to be found in the Klamath Basin. As today's title indicates they love to perch on refuge signs. In fact they seem to prefer them over trees.The most dominant species seemed to be immature Redtail Hawks. I was amazed at how approachable they were using my pick up as a blind. As long as your approach was slow and careful they would hold. Enjoy today's raptors. God's love and blessings to all, chris

Thousand Mile Eagle

This afternoon I got back from a fantastic trip photographing deer, raptors and waterfowl on two refuges and a national monument that are close too and straddle the border between California and Oregon. My photography buddy Joe Benoit and I visted Lava Beds, Tule Lake and Lower Klamath refuges over a period of three full days of photography.I ended up putting over a thousand miles on my pick up truck. This Bald Eagle image was taken just as we were leaving Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge this morning to drive home. I have a lot of editing to do over the next few weeks. It's going to take me awhile! Enjoy and God bless, chris