The Hawaiian Islands, with their unique ecosystems and isolation, are home to some of the rarest and most beautiful birds on Earth. These islands provide a paradise not only for birdwatchers but also for photographers seeking to capture the elegance and rarity of these avian species. Below is a list of some of my favorite birds to photograph while exploring the Hawaiian Islands.
Read MoreOur annual Spring Grand Teton National Park tour was another resounding success, filled with breathtaking landscapes and magnificent wildlife sightings. As always, the park did not disappoint, offering a rich tapestry of experiences and photo opportunities.
Read MoreThis Collector’s Edition of BEJournal honors The Great Bear Return and the women defending Earth’s most fragile frontiers.
For the first two months after release, 20% of every membership which includes access to this volume will be donated to Pacific Wild, supporting their work to protect the Great Bear Rainforest and its iconic wildlife. We hold deep respect for their tireless advocacy for wild places and are proud to stand with them in this shared effort.
Read MoreFor many years, attending the Steve Irwin Gala had been at the top of my list. As a conservation photographer and a fervent supporter of wildlife conservation, the event embodies everything I hold dear. It not only celebrates the life and legacy of Steve Irwin, a person who inspired my love for nature, but it also offers a dynamic platform to raise funds for wildlife causes worldwide.
Read MoreThe Crested Caracara (Caracara plancus) is a, unusual member of the falcon family that acts like a vulture, walks on the ground, and can change its face color based on mood. Often called the "Mexican Eagle," this intelligent, long-legged raptor is a bold scavenger and hunter found in open country across parts of Texas, Florida, and the Americas.
Read MoreBird of the Week: The Blue-Footed Booby is a remarkable bird species, renowned for its distinctive appearance and fascinating behaviors. Native to the subtropical and tropical regions of the eastern Pacific Ocean, these birds are most famously found on the Galápagos Islands.
Read MoreBird of the Week: The Anhinga is a fascinating bird with a remarkable range of adaptations that allow it to thrive in aquatic environments. Whether they are gliding through the water or drying their wings in the sun, Anhingas offer bird watchers plenty of interesting behaviors to observe.
Read MoreWe recently concluded a series of four Whooping Crane Photography Tours in the beautiful landscapes of Texas. The first tour was a special "Women In Wildlife Photography" event, followed by three private Whooping Crane Tours. These tours offered participants an incredible opportunity to witness and capture the majesty of these rare birds in their natural habitat.
Read MoreIt has indeed been an exhilarating and productive year for Experience Wildlife. Our adventures took us across the nation and beyond, immersing ourselves in nature's splendor while sharing our passion for wildlife photography with a diverse audience. Here's a look back at our remarkable year.
Read MoreAttending the Conservation Storytellers Bootcamp at the Australia Zoo is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to develop photographic skills that directly support wildlife rescuers. Participants learn how to capture compelling images that highlight the urgent needs of animals and the critical work being done to protect them. The hands-on experience combines expert guidance with access to unique wildlife settings, enabling attendees to create powerful visual stories that raise awareness and inspire action for conservation efforts.
If you need convincing, here are five reasons you should attend this workshop.
Read MoreIn our seventh year, the Girls Who Click teen conservation photography workshop continued to demonstrate its impact by providing young women with the skills and opportunities to document wildlife and conservation efforts. The program successfully combined hands-on field experience with expert instruction, empowering participants to develop their photography talents while deepening their understanding of environmental issues. This year’s workshop maintained a strong commitment to fostering creativity and conservation awareness, resulting in a diverse portfolio of compelling images that highlight the importance of protecting natural habitats.
Read MoreThe annual North America Nature Photographers Association Summit is on May 15-17th in Tucson, AZ. This is one of my favorite photography events of the year. Getting together with like-minded people who share a passion for nature photography is incredibly inspiring.
If you are still on the fence on deciding to attend, here are six reasons you should decide to go.
Read More2024 has been an incredible year for photography. We journeyed to the Galapagos Islands to seek out endemic wildlife, to the Alaskan wilderness in search of Alaskan Brown Bears, to the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem and from coast to coast to photograph wildlife and landscapes. We photographed wildlife such as snowy owls, islands foxes, wolves, whooping cranes, grizzly bears as well as dolphins, whales, seals and sea lions.
We wanted to share with you some of these highlights and we hope you enjoy the journey.
Read MoreIt may have been windy and rainy, but our 2024 NANPA Whooping Crane Regional Event was still a huge success.
Our goal was to photograph one of the rarest birds in North America, the Whooping Crane (Grus americana). These 5ft fall cranes, which number around 800 world-wide now, but once were so close to the brink of extinction that there were thought to be only 21 left in the 1940’s.
They winter along the gulf coast in Texas each year, with about 536 individuals that migrate from Northern Canada, which is their breeding grounds.
We not only found the birds, but were able to photograph 42 of them including 4 colts.
Read MoreHere are 10 reasons why you should join our Women In Wildlife Photography Grand Teton Spring Photography Workshop.
Read MoreJennifer is featured in this episode of Texas Parks and Wildlife show that airs on PBS. In this episode: The whooping crane is one of the rarest birds in the world. The only remaining wild population of whooping cranes winters at the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge. Every year birders flock to here as well to take part in the Port Aransas Whooping Crane Festival.
Read MoreGrizzly 399 is possibly the most famous Grizzly Bear to have ever lived. The 28 year old bear lived in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming and was photographed by thousands of visitors each year. Her popularity began when she started bringing her cubs near the road-side in the north end of the Grand Teton National Park each spring.
Read MoreAnother successful spring in Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Park. I led three tours this year. Starting with Grand Teton Photo Tour. We had incredible time photographing wildlife, including five different sessions with Grizzly 399 and her one year old cub nicknamed Spirit.
Read MoreThanks to Girls Who Click and Be Wise we had another successful year for our annual Girls Who Click Marine Mammal Photograph Workshop.
With twelve girls in attendance this year, we kept them busy photographing the local wildlife including Harbor Seals, California Sea Lions, California Gulls, Brown Pelicans, Brandt’s Cormorants and California Ground Squirrels.
Read MoreWe are back from our Wildside Nature Tours San Diego Weekender Tour and although the trip was short there was no shortage of photo opportunities.
Our first stop was photographing the Harbor Seal Pups and soon to be moms at Children’s Pool in La Jolla. Five new pups were born during our tour making eleven in total by the time we left. We watched as seal moms taught there new little ones how to swim.
It was the King tides while we were there, this is the highest and lowest tides of the year, making for spectacular waves crashing over the sea wall.
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