At the 2nd Week of Art @ The Source I will be showing for the first time old barn photos I photographed in Klamath Falls Basin.
Art @ The Source Studio #51 Graton
Please Note This Year I am in Studio #51 in Graton.
Sutter Buttes
The Sutter Buttes are a small circular complex of eroded volcanic lava domes which rise as buttes above the flat plains of the Sacramento Valley in Sutter County, Northern California.
In the early morning there is a low fog surrounding the area. After photographing in the Gray Lodge Wildlife area the sun was just starting to set. I headed out and could hear the Sandhill cranes in the distance. The sky turned into a fire ball with the Sutter Buttes being reflected on a large pond.
Rare Super Blue Blood Moon
Super Blue Blood Moon January 31st, 2018. Visible in the western hemisphere for the first time in 152 years. The U.S. won't see another super blue blood trio until 2037. The second full moon of the calendar month is called a blue moon. It is called a supermoon because it's especially close to the Earth, making it appear larger and brighter than usual. It was also a total lunar eclipse. That's why this is also called a blood moon As the moon makes this close, full moon approach to the Earth, it's going to pass through the Earth's shadow and the Earth's shadow is going to cause the moon to appear a deep red color.
Sculptural Beaty in Nature
I saw these white pelicans resting on the ground. I loved the lines of the neck tucked into the back wings. Loved the sculpture look of this composition.
Back Road Beauty
In my travels along back roads you pass small towns, old barns and if you get lucky a vintage truck or car. This beauty was on a small county road I took to travel from Gray Lodge Wildlife Refuge to Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge.
Tundra Swans, Greater White-fronted Geese and Snow Geese
The Pacific Flyway is a major north-south flyway for migratory birds in America, extending from Alaska to Patagonia. Every year, migratory birds travel some or all of this distance both in spring and in fall, following food sources, heading to breeding grounds, or traveling to overwintering sites. Millions of birds – more than 350 species - follow the Pacific Flyway. In California birds migrate south as early as August and migrate north as early as March.
The Sacramento Valley provides critical habitat for migrating and resident species of waterfowl, geese, shorebirds and waterbirds. This habitat comprises an important part of the integrated water system in Northern California. The Sacramento Valley lies on the southerly end of the Pacific Flyway migratory route and is one the most prominent wintering sites for waterfowl in the world.
The areas I like to photograph during this migration is Gray Lodge Wildlife Refuge, Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge and areas in Sutter, Butte and Glen counties.
NATURE’S WONDERLAND: A GROUP EXHIBITION
Nature's Wonderland show is on display at the Person Senior Wing at the Finley Center Complex in Santa Rosa. Open through January 4, 2018. On display are my wildlife portraits.
The other artist in the exhibition are Renee Morris, Libby Kirk and Diane Toso
Renee Morris’ butterflies are very distinct, colorful, delicate and quite beautiful. They bring light and joy to the heart and a yearning to fly – enjoy! Libby Kirk has been fusing glass since 1994. She teaches fused glass and shows her work at Artisan’s Co-0p in the Village of Bodega. Diane Toso’s expressionistic paintings are inspired by landscapes, either real or interior from the subconscious.
Juvenile Bald Eagles
Juvenile Bald eagles have different coloration than the adult.
First year very large, heavy-bodied raptor. Large head. Mostly dark brown overall. Heavy black bill
Second year very large and broad-winged. Thick yellow bill is black at tip. Dark brown above. Extensive white mottling on belly and underwings
Third year very large raptor with broad, plank-like wings. Large head mostly whitish with dark stripe through eye. Dark brown with white mottling on belly and underwings. Pale yellow eye and bright yellow feet
Fourth year bald eagle is large and heavy-bodied. Similar to adult but with some dark smudging on white head. Heavy yellow bill.
The first year bald eagle and fourth year was photographed at Sacramento Wildlife Refuge.
Burrowing Owls
We saw the adult owl in a den right on the shoulder of the road. Later a smaller owl was peeking up from the drainage ditch.
A burrowing owl by its den Western burrowing owls are a species of terrestrial owl found from the west coast of Canada (Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia) and US, east to the Mississippi River, and south into Central America and South America.
Much of Yolo County used to be excellent burrowing owl habitat, and hundreds of pairs of these owls lived in the area.Development in Yolo County, especially around Davis, led to declines in their population over the last several decades. There is a 76% decline in burrowing owl numbers since 2006.
A 6 card set will be for sale for $35 with 15% going to the The Burrowing Owl Preservation Society in Davis.
Burrowing Owls
A photographer friend told me about a location east of Davis that has burrowing owls. A one time there were several owl families throughout Yolo county. In the last ten years there has been a market decline. Causes are habitat loss and loss from predators such as dogs, coyotes, etc.
New Bird Rescue Photos
I donate 15% of rescue bird print sales to the Santa Rosa Bird Rescue Center. Here is a gallery of new prints available.