This afternoon, non-birding Vida and I went for a short jaunt up to the top of Springhill to quick at the sweeping views of the Gallatin Valley. The light was great and the photo ops were abundant. Warning the panos are very large, but worth it.
Monthly Archive: May 2009
May 07 2009
The arrivals keep coming
On my morning swing, I managed to see my first of the year Brewer’s Blackbird and White-crowned Sparrow as well. The sight of the day, however, was a Sandhill Crane on the nest. I plan to visit this spot about every 2 days to get a chronicle of the nesting progress.
May 06 2009
Great Light after a great meal.
Today was Non-birding Vida’s last final (proud of you, Sweets), so we went out for a bit of sushi at Dave’s Sushi. The meal was great, and on the way to drop Vida off at home we took a swing around to the Cherry River Fishing Access. The bird of the evening was a calling …
May 05 2009
Introducing the RadleyVerse
RadleyIce has been almost a catch-all site for everything about me and what I do. This made the site like a one-size fits all that actually fits no one, so I have re-launched and improved a number of sites that will concentrate on the following topic areas; RadleyIce.com – Birding, conservation, and outdoors. This will …
May 05 2009
The intensity of light
With each passing day the intensity of the sun increases and comes earlier in the morning. On the ponds, most of the waterfowl have blown out with the mild weather, leaving behind the breeding pairs of teals and other ducks. A lone Western Grebe continues its stay on the pond nearest to the Frontage Road. …
May 03 2009
Arrival Saturday
Woke up this morning and headed with Sam to Cottonwood Reservoir for little birding and photography. The morning started off chilly with hoar frost clinging to every dry grass stalk left over from last summer. It was a day of many firsts of the year, including Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Marbled Godwit, Willet, and many others. Full …
May 01 2009
My favorite month – Happy May Day
By far, my favorite month is May with its warming temperature, flush of green growth, and the flood of migrant birds. This morning the air is chilly but the sun is intense and warm against my back. The light was perfect for capturing motion, and there was plenty as luck would have it.
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