Colin Franks Photography

Red-breasted Nuthatch.

A Caspian Tern skimming the surface of the water. While they primarily hunt by plunge-diving, they also use this technique - similar to their distant relatives, the Skimmers, to catch small fish or insects.

The enormously shy Virginia Rail in morning light.

Sunrise illuminates this juvenile Burrowing Owl in Washington State eight years ago. I have so many fond memories from when I was able-bodied. I'm glad I lived with passion, drive and intent, for there's so much I cannot do now. I slept in the back of my truck in order to get this shot, although it was so uncomfortable, I recall not sleeping much at all.