Jun 30, 2011

The Opera Singer

The Opera Singer by Megan Lorenz
The Opera Singer, a photo by Megan Lorenz on Flickr.

Female Anhinga
Venice Rookery, Florida

Jun 27, 2011

I Told You Not To Mock Me...


One of the most fascinating moments of my recent trip to Florida happened on my last morning there. I had been debating whether I should sleep in and skip shooting since I had to be at the airport at noon. Instead I dragged myself out of bed nice and early and got to the burrow before sunrise.

It was a good decision!

Mockingbirds are frequent visitors to the burrows and they live up to their name....constantly swooping down on the owls and annoying them at every chance they get . They also follow the owls while they are hunting and often take-over favourite perches. They come in groups and quickly ruin the calm environment with their loud calls and almost "malicious" behaviour. (Despite all of that, I really like them!)

I watched as five mockingbirds arrived and started "mocking" the owls and I was beginning to get concerned that the owlets could be harmed by the annoying and persistent birds. As that thought ran through my head....I saw one of the mb's swoop down and the male owl launched himself into the air, flipped upside down and landed with the mockingbird in his talons about 10 feet away from me. I quietly moved back another 5 feet so that I could take some shots and was cursing myself for leaving my other camera and 100-400mm in the car across the street.

Instantly the injured mockingbird started making loud screeching sounds and flailing around trying to get away. His friends started dive-bombing the owl trying to peck him and grab onto him so he would release his prey. One in particular was obviously distressed (maybe the injured birds mate?) The owl stood his ground and continued to hold and kill the mockingbird. He didn't go easy.
Nobody I've talked to in Cape Coral has ever seen this behaviour, even the CCFW or volunteers. It was one of those lucky sightings that I'll probably never witness again.

Jun 25, 2011

Florida Friend :-)

Florida Friend :-) by Megan Lorenz
Florida Friend :-), a photo by Megan Lorenz on Flickr.

Adult Burrowing Owl
Cape Coral, Florida

Jun 22, 2011

A + S

A + S by Megan Lorenz
A + S, a photo by Megan Lorenz on Flickr.

Flawless

A + S by Megan Lorenz
A + S, a photo by Megan Lorenz on Flickr.

A + S

A + S by Megan Lorenz
A + S, a photo by Megan Lorenz on Flickr.



In addition to my wildlife/nature work and photography workshops...I keep very busy with weddings & events, family portraits, pets and other client work.

Jun 16, 2011

~untitled~ for now

~untitled~ for now by Megan Lorenz
~untitled~ for now, a photo by Megan Lorenz on Flickr.

I know....lots of owls lately but at least this one is a different species ;-)

I had so many idea's for a title but I'm interested in hearing what you guys would name the image. Fire away!

Jun 15, 2011

I'll Kill Him For You

I'll Kill Him For You by Megan Lorenz
I'll Kill Him For You, a photo by Megan Lorenz on Flickr.

Anybody else here hate spiders? I have severe arachnophobia, they send chills down my spine and no matter how much I want to kill them...I can't bring myself to get close enough to do it.

I would love to have Burrowing Owls in my yard. Kill all the spiders for me before they even get into the house. Perfect.

Jun 13, 2011

How Could You?!

How Could You?! by Megan Lorenz
How Could You?!, a photo by Megan Lorenz on Flickr.



Burrowing Owl
Cape Coral, Florida

I was horrified to see the news today and can't imagine what kind of a person would do something like this.


http://www.nbc-2.com/story/14884811/2011/06/10/cape-homeowner-burrowing-owls-more?clienttype=printable
http://www.fox4now.com/story/14885436/neighbors-respond-after-cape-man-covers-burrowing-owl-nest?redirected=true

This week I will be donating 100% of the proceeds from Burrowing Owl print sales to CCFW (Cape Coral Friends Of Wildlife.) Please visit the link below and contact me anytime with questions.

http://www.mlorenzphotography.com/Nature/Burrowing-Owls/17314760_FVghFP#1298358951_CCgHMz2

Jun 10, 2011

Bedtime :)

Bedtime :) by Megan Lorenz
Bedtime :), a photo by Megan Lorenz on Flickr.

Burrowing Owl
Cape Coral, Florida

Jun 9, 2011

Jun 8, 2011

100% Crop

100% Crop by Megan Lorenz
100% Crop, a photo by Megan Lorenz on Flickr.

Titusville Terror 2

Titusville Terror 2 by Megan Lorenz
Titusville Terror 2, a photo by Megan Lorenz on Flickr.

Originally I thought this hawk was dining on the Horseshoe Crabs that were all over the beach. Turns out this one was a turtle :-(

Wary Warbler

Wary Warbler by Megan Lorenz
Wary Warbler, a photo by Megan Lorenz on Flickr.

Palm Warbler
Venice, Florida

Jun 7, 2011

High Park Hopper

High Park Hopper by Megan Lorenz
High Park Hopper, a photo by Megan Lorenz on Flickr.

From tonight at a Nature's Photo Adventures Walk in High Park, Toronto.

It was a really fun group and we spent some time with this little guy, a very large beaver and a variety of birds.

Can't say anyone's ever grabbed me in fear before when I've been leading a workshop....but it happened tonight. The threat? A curious and hungry Canada Goose ;-) We're going to give that participant some time before suggesting she join us on a Bears In Alberta Tour. We'll master the Geese first.

Now it's back to work....I have a couple of deadlines that won't be completed if I don't stop procrastinating.

Jun 6, 2011

Don't Mess With Me

Don't Mess With Me by Megan Lorenz
Don't Mess With Me, a photo by Megan Lorenz on Flickr.

Burrowing Owl
Cape Coral, Florida

Jun 5, 2011

Spring Snipe

Spring Snipe by Megan Lorenz
Spring Snipe, a photo by Megan Lorenz on Flickr.

Wilson's Snipe
Kirkfield, Ontario

Grump

Grump by Megan Lorenz
Grump, a photo by Megan Lorenz on Flickr.

Burrowing Owl
Cape Coral, Florida

Jun 3, 2011

Big Red

Big Red by Megan Lorenz
Big Red, a photo by Megan Lorenz on Flickr.

Reddish Egret
Ft. Desoto, Florida

Fly-By

Fly-By by Megan Lorenz
Fly-By, a photo by Megan Lorenz on Flickr.

Black-Crowned Night Heron
Sarasota, Florida

Night Heron

Night Heron by Megan Lorenz
Night Heron, a photo by Megan Lorenz on Flickr.

Juvenile Black-Crowned Night Heron
Sarasota, Florida

Jun 1, 2011

Got A Frog In Your Throat?


Got A Frog In Your Throat?, originally uploaded by Megan Lorenz.

You've heard the expression....although I don't think it was referring to this particular situation :-O