04/01/2025 March, action finally ramping up

Finally, some late winter rains!

The Lake has come up a few feet and this appears to have lit a fire under the Grebes. Both Clark’s and Western are suddenly in the throes of their courtship routines. 

I’ve had a busy month. Thank you all for choosing me to be your guide. As most of you know, it makes my day and always puts a smile on my face when YOU get some keepers. 

Clark's Grebes couple @lakeHodgesPhotoTours

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Western Grebe Dive @lakeHodgesPhotoTours

And with the rainy overcast conditions, the light has been very balanced. 

And always something to shoot while waiting for the next piece of Grebe action

Like this White Pelican. The pouch, feet and splash of really lend themselves to backlighting  🙂

Coyote @lakeHodgesPhotoTours

And when walking the shore it’s not unusual to see a coyote or 2.

Northern Harrier @lakeHodgesPhotoTours

We’ve had a large,(1000+), colony of crows roosting at the North West corner of the Lake this winter and one of the local Harriers has not been too impressed….

Cliff swallow @lakeHodgesPhotoTours

The swallows have not been remotely concerned with the recent the rain. In fact on this day I walked the shore during a deluge to find Tree, Cliff, Violet Green and Northern Rough Winged Swallows, all happily hunting the small insects buzzing around.

Cliff swallow in rain @lakeHodgesPhotoTours

Having landed, the stationery birds allowed me to slow the shutter speed down enabling me to really capture the weather at its finest 😉

Close up of Cliff swallow in rain @lakeHodgesPhotoTours

I don’t usually take selfies…… but……. Occassionally one of the swallows would land VERY close, as can be seen in the photo. If you zoom in on the bird’s eye, that’s me with my umbrella in the reflection. 🤣🤣

As a performing musician whose performed to over 20,000 live in the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, I’m not shy 😁

So it’s no surprise that I’ve become quite adept at hosting presentations on Lake Hodges and its wildlife, either live or virtual, the next one being this Thursday.

Feel free to reach out regarding presentations, I can speak with emphasis on photography, conservation, education, or all three…. I can even bring my guitar  😁

And a reminder of my New Website for purchasing my ART. 

https://www.lakehodgesphototours.art/shop-art

One of my favorite aspects of the site is the way in which a potential print can be hung on a mockup of the room in which it’s intended. The room can be changed, the wall color can be changed, and even a photo loaded of the ACTUAL room. Shop with confidence that the print will indeed compliment the room and décor. https://www.lakehodgesphototours.art/shop-art

Please contact me directly by email if interested in heading out on the Lake or walking the area for any photography or videography. The Lake has only a limited number of days each week / season open for boating. Walking and hiking is accessible any day, 365 days a year.  Feel free to share on your preferred Social Media, and subscribe at the foot of this page.

Until next month

Classic Rushing Western Grebes at @LakeHodgesPhotoTours

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