What follows are some of my favorite bird and people photographs of 2018. I’m fond of calling these “indicator photos,” or photos that indicate the importance, the health, and the vitality of a restored river: the Elizabeth River in SE Virginia. I hope you enjoy looking at them as much as I enjoyed creating them. Each photograph can be enlarged by clicking on it.

Great Egret

Great Blue Heron

Killdeer

Royal Tern

Green Heron

Canada Goose

Great Egret

Green Heron

Great Blue Heron

Laughing Gull

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Canada Goose

Mallard

Osprey

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Savannah Sparrow

Osprey

Canada Goose

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Laughing Gull

Purple Martin

Mallard

Spotted Sandpiper

Kayaker

Dr. Dre

Kayak fisherman

Couple fishing

Monica and Ray

Trevon casting

Crabbing from a boat

Tubing on the Elizabeth River

Woman on a water craft

Fishing by the Elizabeth River

Paddleboarder

Dane, The Elizabeth River angler

Rick, the Elizabeth River hunter

Tugboat mariner
Loved the blog. Especially enjoyed the 2018 recap. I’ve not seen much of the Elizabeth recently but I belive you really captured the character of the waterway. Thank you!
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Pam, The whole idea, as you stated, is to “capture the character” of the river. The river has come back to life. Thank you so very much for your comment and your kind words.
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All great photos! I especially like the male mallard.
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Thanks, Glenn. I know that Mallards are common birds and are sometimes taken for granted, sort of like pigeons and gulls, but I think they’re wonderful photo subjects. And because they’re common, they’re not hard to find and to capture in flight. Another thing about Mallards: they’re skilled flyers and are especially noted for their ability to effortlessly shoot up out of the water and into the air.
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Very nice work! I really enjoy the variety of wildlife on the River. Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you so much. I appreciate your comment. The river has come back to life, and the pictures are proof.
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