Fauna: Twigs and Tracks Photography

Eagle's Gaze

gary.udstrand@twigsandtracks.com (Twigs and Tracks Photography) — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 19:17:56 GMT

High above the Mississippi River, the Eagle's gaze scans the waters below for his next meal.

Focus

gary.udstrand@twigsandtracks.com (Twigs and Tracks Photography) — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 19:01:11 GMT

The Eagles gaze scanned the horizon with a singular focus.

Eagle's Wings

gary.udstrand@twigsandtracks.com (Twigs and Tracks Photography) — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:55:10 GMT

Symbolizing freedom, an Eagle glides through the air with powerful strokes that appear effortless to those of us remaining on the ground.

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gary.udstrand@twigsandtracks.com (Twigs and Tracks Photography) — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 17:14:58 GMT

Pileated Woodpecker

gary.udstrand@twigsandtracks.com (Twigs and Tracks Photography) — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 06:06:56 GMT

During an early spring snow a Pileated Woodpecker examines a tree as a possible new home.

Woody

gary.udstrand@twigsandtracks.com (Twigs and Tracks Photography) — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 05:55:49 GMT

A Pileated Woodpecker works the trees looking for a new home.

Pride

gary.udstrand@twigsandtracks.com (Twigs and Tracks Photography) — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 20:07:39 GMT

With his chest flared, and wngs set the power and pride of the Swan was on full display.

Crooked Neck

gary.udstrand@twigsandtracks.com (Twigs and Tracks Photography) — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 19:51:45 GMT

The graceful flight of the Swan stood in contrast to the strangely angular crook of the neck.

Mallard on the Mississippi

gary.udstrand@twigsandtracks.com (Twigs and Tracks Photography) — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 19:37:45 GMT

On a cold January Day a duck finds refuge in the warm open water of the Mississippi River

Swans of Monticello

gary.udstrand@twigsandtracks.com (Twigs and Tracks Photography) — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:50:34 GMT

The Swans slowly descended towards the waters surface, one last surge of their powerful wings and gracefully they arrive. Destination.

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gary.udstrand@twigsandtracks.com (Twigs and Tracks Photography) — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:16:25 GMT

The summer sun was starting to lose its grip, ushered out by a gentle breeze carrying the smell of earth and clover. The stillness was broken by the drumming of hooves as they landed upon the field with a rhythmic cadence. At once she seemed to materialize from the grass and with a grace and ease quickly covered the expanse before us. A moment later the silence returned and she vanished into her surroundings, was she really there?

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gary.udstrand@twigsandtracks.com (Twigs and Tracks Photography) — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 18:04:42 GMT

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gary.udstrand@twigsandtracks.com (Twigs and Tracks Photography) — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:12:22 GMT

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gary.udstrand@twigsandtracks.com (Twigs and Tracks Photography) — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 03:38:02 GMT