Wildlife photographer specializing in bird behavior and nesting ecology. Her work has appeared in National Geographic and Audubon Magazine.
Tone: artistic, observational, patient
Voice: visual storytelling, behavior insights from hours in blinds
Expertise: Bird photography, behavior, nesting ecology
Regional Focus: Rocky Mountains, alpine species, wilderness areas, remote locations
Master the identification of two common grassland species through detailed field marks, behaviors, and habitat preferences. Learn how size, flight patterns, and hunting strategies distinguish these birds in similar environments.
Mountain Chickadees orchestrate complex social hierarchies that become visible only when you watch the same individuals across multiple seasons. Spring observations in Santa Fe's pinyon-juniper woodland reveal sophisticated behaviors from social prospecting to individual vocal signatures.
Beverly LaBelle's 14-year documentation of over 350 Anna's Hummingbird nests at Portland's Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge reveals how dedicated citizen science can generate invaluable behavioral datasets on urban adaptation, climate response, and individual bird recognition that rival professional research programs.
Beverly LaBelle's 14-year study of 350 Anna's Hummingbird nests at Portland's Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge reveals unprecedented insights into urban breeding behavior, nest site selection, and climate adaptation patterns.
Understanding woodpecker behavior reveals why these birds target homes and provides science-based strategies for prevention. From insect foraging to territorial displays, learn how to protect your property while supporting conservation.
Professional wildlife cinematographers need identification skills that go far beyond casual birding. From Brown Pelican diving sequences to Peregrine Falcon high-speed hunts, precise species identification under challenging conditions separates compelling footage from National Geographic-quality cinema.
Professional wildlife cinematography requires mastering behavioral prediction and species-specific filming techniques beyond basic bird identification. Drawing from 18 years of experience with National Geographic and BBC Wildlife, this guide reveals the advanced field skills that separate documentary-quality bird footage from amateur birding videos.
Understanding the precise behavioral patterns of Florida's beach-nesting birds during breeding season—from Black Skimmer colony defense to Least Tern territorial displays—reveals crucial insights for photographers, birders, and conservationists working to protect these vulnerable coastal species.
From Red-winged Blackbirds modifying flight patterns to Dark-eyed Juncos shifting their dawn chorus, birds demonstrate remarkable behavioral flexibility when construction threatens their nests. Field observations reveal sophisticated adaptation strategies that offer insights for both conservation and development planning.
That pristine white heron in the marsh might not be what you think. Juvenile Little Blue Herons and other species create North America's most deceptive bird identification challenges through dramatic age-related plumage changes.
Learn time-tested field identification techniques from master birders like Eleanor Eisenmenger, who spent decades perfecting systematic approaches to size, shape, behavior, and habitat recognition that remain as relevant today as they were fifty years ago.
Analysis of recent Audubon Photography Awards reveals how women photographers combine behavioral understanding with technical skill to capture compelling wildlife images that document crucial moments in avian life cycles.
March marks the beginning of Florida's beach bird nesting season, presenting photographers with opportunities to document vulnerable species while maintaining ethical practices that protect reproductive success.
Florida's beach bird nesting season presents extraordinary opportunities and serious responsibilities for wildlife photographers. From March through August, ethical documentation of species like Least Terns and Black Skimmers requires understanding their behavior, maintaining proper distances, and recognizing stress signals to ensure reproductive success.
Eighteen years of field observations reveal American Kestrels' sophisticated hunting strategies, from UV-guided prey tracking to complex caching behaviors, demonstrating remarkable behavioral adaptations in North America's smallest falcon.
Eighteen years of field research reveals how Song Sparrow behaviors vary dramatically across North America, from Aleutian giants foraging in kelp wrack to desert populations adapting their songs to local acoustics. This comprehensive behavioral study documents everything from territorial song development to the sophisticated microhabitat selection that makes certain nest sites successful year after year.
Two North American birds tell remarkably different conservation stories, offering field birders clear indicators of successful habitat management and species recovery efforts through forest restoration and urban adaptation.
Master identification of North America's forest giants with expert field marks, behavioral cues, and habitat preferences for Bald Eagles and Pileated Woodpeckers in changing landscapes.
Recent research reveals how varying plant densities trigger distinct behavioral adaptations in Wood Ducks, Downy Woodpeckers, and Killdeer—offering crucial insights for designing bird-friendly landscapes that support natural behavioral patterns.
In Mexico's volcanic highlands, local communities are transforming bird diversity into economic opportunity through sustainable tourism, creating a conservation model that protects critical watersheds while generating income from the region's extraordinary avian richness.
Wildlife photography competitions showcase more than stunning imagery—they document intricate behavioral moments that define avian life. Award-winning shots reveal bird behaviors that tell deeper stories about survival, communication, and adaptation.
In Brazil's Serra da Aratanha, I witnessed something extraordinary: the careful choreography of returning birds to a forest that had been silent for over a century. Each small cloth bag we carried held not just a