The sun rises behind Newport Fishing Pier in Sunny Isles Beach, Fla.

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Photo of the week: 08.02.26 — Mother and child

Eastern Bluebirds have become a somewhat common sight in the Eastern U.S. and in Central Ohio, where I spend part of the year. But that wasn’t the case 25 years ago, when harsh winters, the destruction of natural habitat, the harmful effect of pesticides, and competition with other birds who nest in the same tree cavities as bluebirds combined to make the Eastern …  Continue reading

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Featured gallery: August — Watching wrens

I’m a photo hobbyist who likes all types of photography, but a high percentage of photos in my files are of birds. Why? Logistics. I don’t have to buy a ticket or apply for permits to access a site. There are no restrictions on the size or amount of equipment I can bring. Whatever I can carry is OK. I don’t need to get signed model releases before I can legally use the photos I shoot. And I don’t …  Continue reading

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The sun rises behind Newport Fishing Pier in Sunny Isles Beach, Fla.

The sun rises behind Newport Fishing Pier in Sunny Isles Beach, Fla.

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