Wild Fern Photography

09/11/2026

It’s crazy how some birds fly away when you get within 100 yards, while others allow you to get within 1.5’. These little peckers are not afraid of me at all!

09/09/2026

Suspended in sunlight.

09/03/2026

Most of the hummingbirds have started their journey south for the winter, with only a couple still hanging around. I was happy to catch this little lady enjoying one of the last red salvia blooms of the season. ❤️🌺

08/31/2026

Nature has a way of creating art no human hand ever could. The colors, curves, textures, and tiny details of a sunflower just beginning to unfold are proof that sometimes the most beautiful art is simply grown.

08/29/2026

This was my first year photographing loons, and I had no idea how much they would teach me. I’ve watched these babies since they were newly hatched—tiny, fuzzy little things riding on their parents’ backs and depending on them for everything. Now they’re nearly as big as their parents, yet they’re still opening those beaks and happily accepting a meal.

Spending so much time watching this family has taught me more about loons, their behavior, and the rhythms of life on the lake than I ever expected. And I know I’ve barely scratched the surface.

The more time I spend behind my camera, the more I realize that photography isn’t just about capturing beautiful images—it’s giving me a reason to slow down, watch, learn, and appreciate what’s happening in nature right in front of me.

I can’t wait to see what I learn next. 🌿

08/28/2026

I planted my garden this year specifically to attract hummingbirds—choosing flowers they would love and hoping they’d eventually find them. Seeing them dart from bloom to bloom now makes every bit of it worth it.

08/26/2026

There was something so peaceful about this great blue heron standing beside the dam, surrounded by still water and soft evening light. One of those quiet scenes that makes you want to stay just a little longer.

Pelican River, Pelican Rapids, MN

08/24/2026

The hummingbird rush is on!

I have more Ruby-throated Hummingbirds at the camper right now than I’ve ever seen before. They’re constantly zipping from flower to flower and feeder to feeder, fueling up for the long journey south. It’s one of those beautiful signs that fall is coming… even if I’m not quite ready for it. 🍂

08/22/2026