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By Matt Harvey – One Toad Photography Some birds are rare. Others are radiant. But the Guam Kingfisher, locally known as the Sihek, is both—a living treasure of the Pacific. With its vibrant plumage, piercing gaze, and deep cultural significance, this bird is a symbol of resilience and beauty. I recently captured a striking image […]
By Matt Harvey – One Toad Photography In the world of avian wonders, few birds stand out as much as the Red-billed Hornbill. With its striking red beak, intricate plumage patterns, and curious demeanor, this bird is a true spectacle. Recently, I had the pleasure of photographing one perched elegantly on a branch, surrounded by […]
By Matt Harvey – One Toad Photography Some birds are beautiful. Others are bold. But the Inca Tern? It’s downright dashing. With its charcoal-gray plumage, bright red beak and feet, and those unmistakable white mustache-like plumes, this bird looks like it’s ready to host a black-tie gala on the Pacific coast. I recently captured one […]
By Matt Harvey – One Toad Photography Some birds sing. Others perform. But the White-rumped Shama? It enchants. Known for its rich, melodious song and striking plumage, this forest-dwelling beauty is a favorite among birders and photographers alike. I recently captured a moment that felt like a quiet conversation—this shama perched in a tree, looking […]
By Matt Harvey | One Toad Photography 📸 A brilliant northern cardinal perches proudly on a branch, its crimson feathers glowing against the soft blur of sky and twigs. Nature’s royalty, caught in a moment of quiet majesty. — 🐣 Life Cycle: From Egg to Songbird Northern cardinals follow a classic songbird life cycle: • […]
By Matt Harvey | One Toad Photography 📸 A black caiman locks eyes with the lens, its gaze piercing through the murky water like a jungle sentinel on high alert. — 🌱 Life Cycle: From Hatchling to Apex Predator Black caimans start life in nests of decaying vegetation, guarded by fiercely protective mothers. Clutches typically […]
By Matt Harvey | One Toad Photography Featured Image: Bumblebee in Flight Over Pink Blossoms !Bumblebee in Flight There’s a certain magic in the moment a bumblebee hovers mid-air, wings a blur, as it drifts from flower to flower 🌸. At One Toad Photography, we love capturing the small wonders of the natural world—and few […]
By Matt Harvey | One Toad Photography Featured Image: Willow, the Boxer Mix Dogs. They’re more than just pets—they’re family, companions, protectors, and sometimes, the best comedians in the house. At One Toad Photography, we’ve captured wildlife from the savannas of Kenya to the skies above Iowa, but there’s something uniquely heartwarming about photographing our […]
📸 Featured Image Description: A giraffe calf, less than 8 hours old, stands unsteadily beside its mother in the golden light of Maasai Mara. The umbilical cord still dangles from its belly, a raw reminder of its recent arrival. An oxpecker 🐦 perches on the mother’s neck, and she gazes into the distance—alert, protective, and […]
Featured Image: A waxing gibbous Moon, its cratered surface glowing against the black canvas of space, captured in exquisite detail by One Toad Photography. — THello, shutterbugs and stargazers! Welcome back to the One Toad Photography blog, where we chase nature’s most awe-inspiring moments. Today, we’re aiming our lenses at the ultimate celestial muse: the […]
Featured Image: A radiant purple-throated warbler perched among lush green leaves, its turquoise-blue plumage and ruby-red throat glowing in the soft forest light—captured in exquisite detail by One Toad Photography. ⸻ A Flash of Color in the Canopy The Purple-throated Warbler is a true gem of the tropics. With its vibrant turquoise feathers and deep […]
By Matt Harvey – One Toad Photography There’s something undeniably powerful about watching a Red-tailed Hawk glide effortlessly across the sky. With its broad wings, piercing gaze, and signature rust-colored tail, this raptor is a symbol of wild freedom and fierce precision. Whether perched high above the landscape or soaring on thermals, the Red-tailed Hawk […]