My name is Michael from Pennsylvania, U.S.A. I am 47 yrs old and have created this blog for my passion of bird, other wildlife, landscape photography and basically anything that captures my interest with a camera. I hope you enjoy what I post
3 Apr 2019 1 minute read 1 comment AF3LMike
The Purple Gallinule is a common bird found in the extreme southeastern United States, Caribbean and Central America. Purple Gallinules are mostly found in freshwater wetlands that have both emergent and submerged vegetation such as water lilies, lot...
3 Apr 2019 2 minute read 0 comments AF3LMike
While hiking in the woods, I found this Ruffed Grouse sitting in a tree above me. The Ruffed Grouse is a popular game bird but not really easy to find. The Ruffed Grouse was designated the official Pennsylvania State Bird in 1931. This bird wanted no...
1 Apr 2019 3 minute read 2 comments AF3LMike
Some of the most difficult birds to photograph in my opinion are owls. They are well camoflauged, quiet and stealthy. You can walk by them and never even notice them. I was lucky enough oneday to spot this Great Horned Owl sitting in a hollowed out p...
31 Mar 2019 1 minute read 1 comment AF3LMike
One of the most familiar flycatchers from the central U.S.A. to the east coast U.S.A. is the Eastern Phoebe. A very common bird found in the mountains, rural areas, small towns. Not so much in larger communities but not ruled out. These birds are rea...
27 Mar 2019 1 minute read 0 comments AF3LMike
During the coldest parts of Winter, usually December, January and February, I enjoy taking day trips to the shore and photograph wintering shorebirds. Although winter is not my favorite time of the year because of cold, I just wrap up in clothing so...
26 Mar 2019 1 minute read 3 comments AF3LMike
One of my most favorite birds to photograph but is getting more difficult to find is the Cerulean Warbler. Over the past decades, the population of these birds are decreasing due to habitat loss. These birds are also difficult to find and photograph...
26 Mar 2019 1 minute read 1 comment AF3LMike
Some of the most beautiful times of the year to do outdoor photography is in early fall, when the trees are changing their colors and dropping their leaves. It is a very comfortable time of year to be in the outdoors, not too hot, not too cold. It's...
25 Mar 2019 3 minute read 1 comment AF3LMike
A good plant for a butterfly garden is called "Milkweed" This plant is a favorite for Monarch Butterflies which lay their eggs on the plant for them to hatch. About 4-5 yrs ago, in early spring, I noticed some Milkweed plants growing in my yard where...
25 Mar 2019 1 minute read 0 comments AF3LMike
The Alder Flycatcher is a typical spring and summer bird that migrates north to breed. The Alder Flycatcher is commonly misidentified as a Willow Flycatcher and the Willow Flycatcher is often misidentified as an Alder Flycatcher because they are very...
25 Mar 2019 2 minute read 4 comments AF3LMike
Every year, many of us here in North America look for that first sign of Spring with the thoughts of warmer weather and longer days :) :) :) Sure we can get the occassional 70-80F day here in Pennsylvania in January/February but usually 2 or 3 days l...
