On September 5, I led another guided loon photography paddle, with a portion of the proceeds donated to the Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation. We launched at 6:30 a.m. into a crisp, cloudy morning with a thick layer of fog covering the lake. Although we had been hearing loons throughout the morning, there wasn't much activity to see at first - just one lone loon slowly making its way across the water. We also stopped at an island where loons have nested in the past, giv

On August 15, I led a loon photography workshop in partnership with the Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation (ACLC). These special paddles combine wildlife photography with loon education, giving participants the opportunity to photograph Adirondack loons while learning more about their behavior, natural history, and the work being done to protect them. A portion of the proceeds from each paddle is donated to ACLC to support their ongoing loon research and conservation eff

There’s something special about an Adirondack lake in the summer. The mist rising off the water at sunrise, the call of a loon echoing across the lake, and the quiet anticipation of what might be waiting around the next bend are what keep me coming back, paddle after paddle. No two mornings are ever the same, and that unpredictability is one of my favorite parts of photographing wildlife from a kayak. This summer has been no exception. From territorial loon disputes and growi

In March 2026, we made our way to Florida for the first time in nearly a decade. It felt good to be back, especially with the chance to explore new spots. One of the best parts about Florida is how quickly things change from coral reefs to mangroves to freshwater marsh, you’re constantly stepping into a completely different environment. We started in the Florida Keys and made our way to John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. From there, we headed about six miles offshore to sn

Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 4:30 PM. The Finger Lakes of New York. I pulled in along the edge of a quiet hay field as the light began to soften. Winter had settled over the open fields and low vegetation that reliably draw hunting raptors this time of year. A light breeze crossed the field, and everything about the evening felt right for owl activity. Earlier today, while working in Skaneateles on a floodplain project in a nearly identical hay field, a Northern Harrier passe

Sunday, January 4th, 2026. Northern Adirondacks On Sunday, January 4th, 2026, we arrived at one of my favorite Adirondack winter locations just after noon. Snow clung to the trees, and the air had that sharp, unmistakable bite that defines winter in the Adirondacks. Before we could even finish layering up, it was clear we were not alone. Four Canada jays immediately made their presence known. Perching just an arm’s length away from us, they moved between nearby trees, flying

On a cool, foggy Adirondack morning, I set out with two paddlers for a quiet private wildlife photography paddle. Even before we were on the water, the lake was alive with sound. The unmistakable call of the common loon carried across the fog, and I had already heard at least two loons fly overhead earlier that morning. Loons give a distinct, faster version of the tremolo call while in flight, making it easy to tell the difference between a “ flight tremolo ” and the one you

Saturday, August 9th, 2025. 6:00pm, Saranac Lake, NY On a warm summer evening, I joined four enthusiastic paddlers for a unique sunset wildlife photography paddle on a picturesque lake in Saranac Lake, NY, hosted in partnership with the Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation. We gathered at 6:00 p.m., greeted immediately by the sight of a loon flying overhead and the haunting call of a Barred Owl echoing from the forest. Before launching, I shared a few key wildlife photogra

Saturday, August 9th, 2025. 6:30am, Saranac Lake, NY On a cool, foggy Saturday morning, I joined four enthusiastic paddlers for a guided wildlife photography session in Saranac Lake, NY hosted with the Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation. The clock read 6:30 a.m. when we gathered at the launch, the sun beginning to burn off the fog as distant loon calls echoed across the still water. Before we pushed off, I shared a few of my favorite wildlife photography tips from years