… I took this shot of the Coopers Hawk dining on a lizard in a tree near dark tonight from the deck … the normal diet for Coopers Hawks is other birds, but the population of birds around here is down so a change in diet and mostly they have been eating lizards and things this year. He is also mantling over his kill to conceal it from other birds … not much for sharing a hard earned meal.
The Western Grebe below was cruising the waters of Lake Pleasant yesterday along with a number of others looking for small fish to feed on … seldom seen in flight, they dive to avoid danger and also to catch small fish which they usually consume whilst under water. They are not deep divers … usually 20 feet or less.
A wonderful day finishing and in a few hours another one will begin … it is already getting light … into the weekend for me … summer is here … enjoy the day and each moment you are granted and keep on breathing … makes my day every day!
Smiles,
Ted
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The easiest way to reach Mr. Grussing is by email: ted@tedgrussing.com
In addition to sales of photographs already taken Ted does special shoots for patrons on request and also does air-to-air photography for those who want photographs of their airplanes in flight. All special photographic sessions are billed on an hourly basis.
Ted also does one-on-one workshops for those interested in learning the techniques he uses. By special arrangement Ted will do one-on-one aerial photography workshops which will include actual photo sessions in the air.
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