Here in Citrus County we have some resident Bald Eagles Who live in the Landfill. They forage every day for food within the garbage that is trucked in everyday. You can photograph from the perimeter of the dumping area. Sometimes the birds fly lower allowing you to get on top.
Author: Robert Strickland
My name is Robert Strickland I am a self-Taught Photographer. I have been in this business for over 25 years. My specialty is nature and wildlife especially birds. I have photos on my web site for your perusal. The links are www.robertstricklandphotography.com I also have photos on my FLICKr site at http://www.flickr.com/photos/rstrickland/
I have written a several small stories about my experiences with Birding, which can be converted into articles for your Magazine. They can be found here: http://rstrick2.zenfolio.com/robert-s-blog
My Photography equipment is Canon. I use the EOS 6D, 7D, and use the Canon 28-105 IS, 100-400L IS lenses, 100mm Macro, and the 500mm L IS lens. I also attach a 1.4 extender for bird and other wildlife photography. I have the Bogen (Manfrotto) 3221 Tripod and other equipment.
I frequent the many birding areas in Florida using the birding Trails guidelines to help me find great birding areas. There are some great places to go nearby. I also find that my backyard has some good opportunity for me to photograph. All of my bird photographs are of wild birds in the natural state. I primarily photograph birds in my backyard and surrounding areas of Citrus County and other areas throughout Florida. I have a Stock Library of over 5000 Digital Photos
My publishing credits include American Agriculturist, Bird Watching Magazine, Waterway Guide Northern Edition, Marinerâs Handbook, Turkey Call Magazine, Photographerâs Forum Magazine, Agway Cooperator; Discover Lifestyle Magazine, NWFâs Treasures of Wildlife Calendar, I won the 1st place in the National Wildlife Federation amateur division for backyard habitat.
I am a graduate of the New York Institute of Photography and belonged to the âThe Professional Photographers Society of New York State, Inc. and NANPA
Red Headed Woodpeckers
I usually find one Red Headed woodpecker when i visit this site. Today i was able to get the pair on the same branch. In the area where i captured this photo there are three more pairs. I cal always get a photo of a Red Headed Woodpecker here.