Bullock’s Oriole

Ron NiebruggeArizona, Photos, Travel, Tucson Leave a Comment

Bullock’s Oriole

I have been really busy with guests camera trapping lately. However, we block today off so that I could tackle some projects, and wouldn’t you know it, two bullock’s Orioles arrived today!  Such colorful birds.  This is exciting as it not only seems early, but they have quickly discovered my hummingbird and oriole feeders – something none of them have done in past years.  

2021 Alaska Photo Tour Openings

Ron NiebruggeAlaska, Photos, Travel Leave a Comment

Grizzly Bear sow with cubs fishing, Tongass National Forest, Alaska. This spot is one of three brown bear viewing locations we typically visit along with Pack Creek.

Although most of our summer is full, we do have a few spots remaining including one of my most popular trips, the Southeast Alaska Bear and Whale Photo Tour.

This trip has it all, amazing scenery including tide water glaciers. Fantastic brown bear viewing including the Pack Creek Bear Observatory. And whale and marine mammal viewing on almost everyday of this trip! All on a very comfortable 87 foot yacht.

For lots more details, check out the link and let us know if you have any questions.

Desert Photo Retreat 2021

Ron NiebruggeArizona, Photos, Travel, Tucson Leave a Comment

Gray fox from earlier this month at the Desert Photo Retreat near Tucson, Arizona.

While I was in Alaska last week, we filled the last couple of remaining openings in our schedule at the Desert Photo Retreat, and are now officially sold out for the remainder of Spring 2021!

I have had lots of inquiries about the night sky workshops I typically run this time of year, and we are still not offering any group activities at least until June. We hope to have lots of all activities available beginning next January (2022). I don’t know if we will open before January, but it is possible.

This is a gray fox from earlier this month. He comes by most nights, and we are beginning to see a bobcat a little more frequently. Janine watched it in the afternoon a couple of days ago.

Mt Alice

Ron NiebruggeAlaska, Chugach, Photos, Travel Leave a Comment

Mount Alice, Seward, Alakska.

I haven’t shared much lately as I have been a bit busy traveling between Alaska and Arizona. This was sunset last night – I’m back in Alaska right now as our boiler heat system died. Looking forward to getting it going again soon, as it is getting pretty cold inside! 🙂

Alaskan Sunrise

Ron NiebruggeAlaska, Photos, Travel 2 Comments

Resurrection Bay, Seward, Alaska.
Resurrection Bay, Seward, Alaska.

Well back in Alaska for a quick visit and to take care of some business. It sure can be beautiful this time of year!

More bats!

Ron NiebruggeArizona, Photos, Travel, Tucson 1 Comment

bat photo
Bat, Desert Photo Retreat, Tucson, Arizona.

For my next night of bat photography, I attempted to get them flying right at the camera. This came pretty close. Next, I would like to photograph them from below, with the stars, and / or moon in the background.