The Bird Project

The Bird Project is Richard Mexico’s growing series of bird photography, from Great Egrets and Snowy Plovers on the Santa Barbara coast to Andean Condors in the Peruvian Andes. Each photo comes with the story of the shot, including where and when it was taken.

22 photos

Snowy Egret HuntingSnowy Egret Hunting
Hawk EyeHawk Eye
American GoldfinchAmerican Goldfinch
GH Owl TrioGH Owl Trio
Emu Hair DayEmu Hair Day
Sparkling VioletearSparkling Violetear
Andean CondorAndean Condor
Many Colored Rush TyrantMany Colored Rush Tyrant
Andean Condor HelloAndean Condor Hello
Lesser VioletearLesser Violetear
Green Heron GoldGreen Heron Gold
Western GrebeWestern Grebe
Double-crested CormorantDouble-crested Cormorant
Greater YellowlegsGreater Yellowlegs
Red Winged BlackbirdRed Winged Blackbird
Great EgretGreat Egret
Snowy Plover Reflective TakeoffSnowy Plover Reflective Takeoff
Great Egret LandingGreat Egret Landing
Canadian Geese Spa DayCanadian Geese Spa Day
Vermilion FlycatcherVermilion Flycatcher
Cedar WaxwingCedar Waxwing
Shorebird Sunset MealShorebird Sunset Meal
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