Author Archives: Chet Gottfried
Two hummers, two species
At different times I have photographed ruby-throated hummingbirds (Archilochus colubris) and hummingbird clearwing (Hemaris thysbe) moths, but on August 9 was the first time I’ve photographed the two types of hummer together.
White-tail red squirrels
Making 2026 remarkable is not only the number of red squirrels but also the appearance (and disappearance) of white-tail red squirrels.
A happy beginning
Of course, it is rather late in the year for this to be called a “beginning” properly, but nevertheless it is a beginning. And it all began earlier on August 1 when we took in two monarch caterpillars.
A beautiful ending
I thought to end the year on a positive note, as strange as that may be given the wretched state of the world. Nevertheless, to end on a note of beauty that is or should be common to all of … Continue reading
Head turning
I’ve been honored to be included in the wonderful dinosaur blog Sauropod Vertebra Picture of the Week, since it was covering raptor head turning, for which I had a number of photos. The posting is entitled, “More raptors with their … Continue reading
Good riddance
Dick Cheney died yesterday. Way back when, in my cartooning days, I drew a cartoon in his “honor,” featuring Bush Jr. and Cheney.
A bald eagle release
Thanks in large part to the U.S. government, the world is becoming a worse and worse place; nevertheless, good things do happen. Earlier, in September, I photographed the release of a 10-year-old bald eagle after successful rehabilitation by Centre Wildlife … Continue reading
Captured!
The Global Sumud Flotilla – while in international waters – was attacked by Israel. The boats and humanitarian aid were seized and crew and passengers kidnapped and imprisoned by Israel. Most of the flotilla participants have been released, but there … Continue reading
Global Sumud Flotilla
“The Global Sumud Flotilla is a coordinated, nonviolent fleet of mostly small vessels sailing from ports across the Mediterranean to break the Israeli occupation’s illegal siege on Gaza.” Wishing them good luck!
A springtime walk
Personally, with all the horror of the present world, particularly the devastation in Gaza and the West Bank, I find it difficult to concentrate; however, a walk outdoors during spring returns a certain amount of joy (and I wish that … Continue reading
