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Cedar Waxwings: The Playful Nomads of the Sky By Matt Harvey, #OneToadPhotography Introduction: Meet the Masquerade Masters Have you ever spotted a bird that looks like it’s dressed for a masquerade ball? Enter the Cedar Waxwing—a sleek, stylish avian with a flair for the dramatic. With their silky feathers, black masks, and waxy red wing […]
Dragonflies: The Rockstars of the Insect Kingdom Hey there, nature enthusiasts! Today, we’re diving into the world of dragonflies—those dazzling daredevils of the sky. They’re like the rockstars of the insect kingdom, with their flashy wings and killer moves. So, grab your binoculars and let’s get up close and personal with these fascinating creatures. What […]
The Ethereal Egret of Horicon Marsh: A Hunter in a Frosty Mirage Horicon Marsh in Wisconsin is a place where nature puts on a show, and on my recent visit, after an unforgettable standoff with a black-tipped wing pelican, I was treated to another spectacle: a Great Egret (Ardea alba) hunting with mesmerizing grace. Its […]
Chasing the Black-Tipped Wing Pelican at Horicon Marsh: A Photographer’s Adventure The Horicon Marsh in Wisconsin is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers alike, and last week, I had an unforgettable encounter with one of its most striking residents: a pelican with black-tipped wings, likely an American White Pelican, given its distinctive features and […]
The Grackle’s Gaze: A Moment of Connection with a Feathered Enigma This morning, as the sun climbed over the horizon, painting the world in hues of gold and amber, I found myself locked in an unexpected encounter. Perched on a gnarled branch of an old oak tree, a common grackle—Quiscalus quiscula—sat with an air of […]
Featured Image: A flamingo stands tall in shallow water, its feathers a cascade of soft pinks and fiery corals, captured in perfect light by #OneToadPhotography. Flamingos are nature’s living art, adorned in shades of pink that range from delicate pastels to bold, sunset corals. Ever wonder where that stunning color comes from? It’s their diet—shrimp, […]
There’s something unnerving yet mesmerizing about locking eyes with a creature that doesn’t speak your language. I was out in the backyard, camera in hand, chasing the fleeting beauty of a spring afternoon, when I spotted it—a parakeet, bold and bright, nestled among the budding branches of an old oak. Its feathers were a kaleidoscope […]
Chasing Light in the Gloom: Bullfrogs, Resilience, and One Toad Photography The sky is a heavy quilt of gray today, draped over the world like it’s trying to keep the chill in. It’s unseasonably cool, dark, and wet out there—perfect weather for curling up with a hot coffee and a good story. But step outside, […]
The bullfrogs are getting big! My son wants to catch the big one that is quite possibly the size of a flat basketball. He was able to get a leopard frog and a couple of bull frog tad poles yesterday. Make sure that you are spending enough time with your kids. They grow up so […]