Sea Of Treasures

This regal bird is guarding her nest of eggs. Three of them to be exact. Though we know that they are not fertile, she guards them nonetheless.

This yellow warbler was on display at the Glen Oak Zoo in Peoria Illinois. They were very active only stopping for moment before flying off to a different perch.

This chickenhawk, red-tailed hawk, appeared to just be checking the weather to see if it is yet time for spring.

Remember it is very important to stretch before flight to avoid cramping up and plumeting to an untimely end.

Let’s cover some pre-flight basics here. Right wing … Check, Left Wing … Check, looks like he’s ready to go.

I don’t think there is another bird that reserves the right to look as proud as this elegant eagle of the US. Naturally he just looks regal and proud.

Who is to say prayer is gone. This national bird, the bald eagle, demonstrates it’s basic function even today. Nothing seems to speak louder volumes than that of a national icon.

My favorite bird at Miller Park Zoo in Bloomington, Illinois is back. This Piping Guan just can’t help but find his way into many a shot as he seems to have so many expressions. I enjoy getting a shot of this bird when I can.

This black neck stilt was enjoying his pond at the Miller Park Zoo Tropical Rainforest exhibit in Bloomington, IL. This bird provided some challenges as I struggled to keep up with him. Finally I captured this shot of the avian.

While you may always fall short when you look too high. Looking the highest you can will ensure you land higher than you are now. At least that is what this self reflecting Red Tail Hawk is telling me.

I loved the unique perspective this shot gave and couldn’t help but pen the poem to go with it. The image in and of itself is one of my better photos.

Nature can inspire us in so many ways.  In everything that can be seen tells a story it’s just a matter of how we interpret it.  The poem shows where my heart is and how I saw this photo. Eye For You by klormand Create notecards at zazzle.com Eye For You by klormand More Bald [...]

Photograph was taken at Miller Park Zoo in Bloomington Illinois. This sparrow made for a difficult shot as he zipped about finally coming to rest on this perch in the Tropical Rainforest Exhibit. At last I was able to capture this bird with my Nikon D60. This avian gave me a run for my money [...]

This male white tailed trogon was giving plenty of attitude. I felt his irritation at the constant traffic of people visiting. This photograph just shows even avians get annoyed. Bloomington, Illinois Miller Park Zoo on January 30, 2010.

Left is the Orange Winged Amazon Parrot and on the right is the Green Cheeked Amazon Parrot. Both of these colorful avians appear to be content just preening for each other. Photograph of these birds was taken at Miller Park Zoo Bloomington, Illinois on Jan 30, 2010 with Nikon D60.

On the left is an Orange-Winged Amazon Parrot while on the right is the Green-Cheeked Amazon Parrot. This couple was a difficult spot and far off shot in the Tropical Rainforest exhibit at Miller Park Zoo, in Bloomington Illinois. Photo was taken on Jan. 30, 2010

Here’s our old friend the Piping Guan back for a bit more exposure. This bird was very photogenic and you will see more of him. The Photograph of this avian was taken with a Nikon D60 at Miller Park Zoo, Bloomington Illinois on January 30, 2010.

This Piping Guan was more than ready for his close up. Made me think of that line ” I’m ready for my close up Mr. Deville”. This avian was prepared and waiting for me with my Nikon D60. Photograph of this bird was taken at Miller Park Zoo, Bloomington, Illinois on January 30, 2010

This photo of a Piping Guan was taken at Miller Park Zoo in Bloomington, Illinois on Jan 30, 2010. This bird is very much the ham at our local zoo and frequently poses for almost any shot you want to take.