“Hitchhikers” This Warthog was heading to a watering hole in search of a little rest and a drink while Oxpeckers came along for a ride. [Botswana]
“Nectar on the Wing” This Pallas's Long-tongued Bat comes in for a drink. Using our high-speed flash system, we can capture these wonderful flying friends in flight! [Costa Rica]
“Leap” We saw this coyote working its way along a river and stayed with it for quite a while, keeping just ahead of its pace. It was very intent on where it was going so it paid us no mind. A group of fallen tees didn’t even slow it down. Over it went. [Yellowstone]
“A Mother’s Dedication” I love this badger. We were lucky enough to get to spend time watching a den during a spring visit to Yellowstone. This mother had 3 little kits that she cared for beautifully. Here she is bringing food in for their nourishment. Sad for the gopher but good for the kits. [Yellowstone]
“Coming Through” Red-eyed tree frog gets ready for a leap. These frogs are such an icon of Costa Rica. [Costa Rica]
“In Style” Every time I remember this moment, I get a song in my head… “There she was, just walking down the street, Singing, “do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do.” This jaguar had a wonderful stride. She owned the bank and hunted well from it. [Brazil]
“A Spring in Your Step” This is a Dancing Sifaka, one of the many treasures of Madagascar and a species that we really enjoy every time we visit. They don’t actually dance but it looks like they are as they spring between trees to and cover ground. They definitely get extra points for their elegant style. [Madagascar]
“Tiger Cub” Bengal Tigers are big cats. This is one of three tiger cubs that we spent time with and you can just see how big those paws are. It will definitely grow into them. [India]
“Keeping Pace” Being on foot with a wild Puma as she traverses the beautiful landscape of Torres del Paine is an incredible experience. Quiet and calm, her pace is slow but steady. Her strides are slightly longer than mine, so for me, it was a matter of keeping pace. I can’t wait to be in her presence again. [Patagonia, Chile]
“Orange in Your Eyes” There’s nothing quite like being in the midst of millions of Monarch butterflies. Hear their wings and the slight of them fill your eyes. The forest is alive with butterflies! [Mexico]
“Ready for Takeoff” On the cold morning in Bosque, the Sandhill cranes wake up in the safety of their pod but then it is time for breakfast and that means flying to the fields. Takeoff seems to be a ceremonial thing where they go through a series of moves that includes leaning far forward and seeing who will take off first. It almost seems like a dare. [Bosque del Apache, New Mexico]
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“On the Prowl but Being Cute About it” Bat-eared foxes are so cute its almost hard to see them as a predator, but this one was serious and on the hunt. [Tanzania]