by Dave Cowell

We are fortunate to live in a very bird rich area. From the mountains to the coast, we can find birds filling a totally different niche all within the the same day. We are spoiled with choice.  In this presentation, I’ll share some of the birds I’ve seen and images I’ve made in western Washington since picking up my first digital camera 20 years ago.

As a child I spent much of my time exploring the woods and stream that ran behind our Upstate New York home. The time spent in those woods and on that little stream instilled in me a lifelong appreciation for wild spaces. Photography builds on that appreciation and has helped me further my understanding of birds lives. It has fed my soul and provided an outlet to help balance a sometimes confusing and chaotic daily life.  The challenge of trying to create nice images of wildlife living their daily life is my goal. I’m grateful for the chance to share images and experiences in the field with like minded people who love and respect these birds and their natural places.