The Amazing Brown Pelican
On land, the brown pelican is a large, awkward looking bird. But when a pelican takes flight with its seven-foot wingspan, the bird is powerful and graceful as it glides through the air. And the pelican is a fierce hunter. brown pelicans vanished from louisiana A pelican feeding its young hatchlings has been the centerpiece…
Crescent Park – A Hidden Gem
The curve in this rust-colored rainbow bridge entrance to New Orleans’ Crescent Park Trail nearly matches the bend in the mighty Mississippi River located only 100 feet away. You can watch large ocean-going ships as they make the sharp turn that gives the “Crescent City” its nickname. During the hot and humid summer months, daybreak…
Louisiana Nature Photography Favorites
One of my favorite Louisiana nature photography moments happened by accident. After an evening kayak trip on Lake Martin, I was picking up my camera gear when I noticed the orange glow peaking through the trees. I knew I didn’t have a second to spare as I quickly unpacked, grabbed my tripod and hurried to…
Hummingbird Nest
Finding a hummingbird nest in the wild is a nearly impossible task. The tiny camouflaged nests look like a small knot on a tree branch, often hidden by leaves. That’s why birdwatchers and photographers are so excited at a wetlands boardwalk near the south Louisiana town of Lockport. The hummingbird weaves its nest out of…
State Parks Stargazing
In my overnight stays at Louisiana State Parks, I look for opportunities to do a little stargazing and night photography. Although most of the parks are heavily forested, their lakes often provide the perfect place to enjoy a sunset, sunrise and stars. Poverty Point Reservoir State Park at Delhi, Louisiana has 8 deluxe cabins that…
Hiking the Gorge
One of the best hikes in Louisiana is located in Bogue Chitto State Park. The 5-and-a-half mile long Gorge Run Trail loops through pine-covered hillsides and through river lowlands of cypress and tupelo trees. The main trailhead of the Gorge Run Trail in Bogue Chitto State Park starts at an elevation of more than 200…