My disclaimer: I’m really not a wildlife photographer because I don’t have a lens with extraordinary reach, and I’m not fast to react. But, isn’t there always a “but,” I do enjoy going out to our local wildlife areas a couple times a year. Usually, I get lucky and come home with a few good pictures.

So for Tina’s Habitat challenge, I’m sharing some pictures taken at the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge and Gray Lodge Wildlife areas. I usually tag along with my friend Laura who is a true and great wildlife photographer.

You never know what you’re going to see when you visit these wildlife areas. And, it’s hit or miss. I enjoy these outings and their challenges anyway.

So enjoy these pictures which are mostly from the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge.

There is a funny story behind the eagle image: To photograph this eagle, I had to climb through Laura’s sunroof (waist high). Now you know why the eagle is looking a me with a surprised stare!

Thanks Tina for prompting this wonderful journey back in time. When you respond, please remember to link to Tina’s post and use the Lens-Artist tag in the reader. And thank you Egidio for another educational challenge. Now I’m seeing rectangles everywhere!

While the Lens-Artists team takes some time off during July, we have amazing guest hosts to lead our challenge:

July 13: Leanne of Leanne Cole explores TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

July 20: Elizabeth of Albatz Travel Adventures leads us with PAIRS

July 27: PR of Flights of the Soul presents BALCONIES

Patti will be back to lead our challenge on August 3rd. Until then stay safe and healthy.

58 thoughts on “Lens-Artists Challenge #306: Habitat”

  3. Fabulous images Anne and the expression on the eagle’s face is priceless! ❤ xxx

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  5. I love these images, Anne. You captured wildlife in prime locations. I’m also happy you shared the eagle story. I was going to ask why it was staring at you. 🙂

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  7. Fantastic wildlife images. I agree that’s it’s a bit or miss affair when photographing birds or animals (or even insects).

    We forget that even National Geographic photographers sometimes wait for days, hours or months to get that perfect shot of animals.

    You’re a great photographer no matter what the subject……even a wildlife photographer. 🙂

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    1. Thank you Vicki! I appreciate your comment. I know I don’t have patience. Those NGO photographers wait because they are getting paid to wait. My payment comes from comments like you just made. Thanks again!

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  16. Incredible shot of the eagle and what a fun story behind the scene, Anne! I visited Gray Lodge 1000 yrs ago when we lived in Woodland (1980-81), and watched in awe the migration of the Canada Geese. No good camera back then but that scene you shared is forever etched in my memory. Gorgeous gallery!

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    1. Thanks Sarah! I say I’m not a true wildlife photographer because I’m not that into it and my equipment limits me to distance. I have to wait until I find something close enough and then I can have fun. I think that eagle was simply amused!

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    1. Thanks Sofia! I wasn’t trying to sell myself short but to state the reality that I don’t have a good lens for wildlife photography and need to wait until the bird gets close. I do come home with a few good ones!

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