Nature Photography by Sonney Skies Birding

Through my camera lens, I capture the beauty and wonder of the natural world, from the vibrant flash of a warbler in spring migration to the quiet majesty of a blooming wildflower. My photography focuses on highlighting the details and behaviors of wildlife, offering a glimpse into their world while promoting appreciation and conservation. Whether on guided birding trips or solo excursions, I strive to tell nature’s story—one frame at a time.

Prints available upon request.

Alligator with a turtle in its mouth against a grassy background.
Snow-capped mountains reflecting in a calm lake, under a cloudy sky.
Black and white photo of a mountain goat with curved horns
Close-up of an anhinga bird with sharp beak and brown feathers.
Close-up of a sandhill crane's head with a red crown and long beak against a blurred green background.
A roseate spoonbill perched on a branch, surrounded by green foliage.
Mallard
Clear lake with colorful stones underwater, surrounded by misty mountains.
Hawk perched on bare tree branches
Close-up of a seagull with speckled gray head, red eyes, and yellow beak with black tip against a neutral background.
Close-up of a sandhill crane with a red cap and long gray neck against a blurred natural background.
Close-up of a green heron perched on a wooden railing.
Silhouette of a bird on a tree branch against the full moon at night.
Purple Gallinule bird among leaves and branches in a wetland.
Bright yellow bird perched on a branch with green foliage in the background.
Black bird with red eyes perched on a tree branch in a wooded area.
Bird in flight against blue sky
American robin perched on a log with soft blurred background.
Close-up of a cormorant with a blue eye swimming in dark water.
Close-up of an Anhinga bird with brown feathers and a long neck, spreading its wings.
wren perched on a rocky cliff against a clear blue sky.
Shrike perched on a bare tree branch against a clear blue sky.
Mountain goat walking on a wooded trail, surrounded by greenery.
Great horned owl perched on a tree branch at dusk with a clear sky background.
Armadillo standing in grass, facing away.
Two wood storks standing in tall grass.
Mountain landscape with a river, grassy field, and clear blue sky.
Wren perched on a rocky surface with a blurred brown background.
White bloodroot flower with green leaves on forest floor
Group of Bighorn sheep walking on rocky terrain with a person standing nearby, mountainous landscape in background, black and white photograph.
A swainson's hawk perched on a wooden post, surrounded by a blurred natural background.
Scarlet Tanager perched on a branch surrounded by green leaves.
Close-up of Bellwort
A wren nestled inside a rock crevice, surrounded by reddish-brown stone.
Bighorn sheep grazing on a grassy hillside with purple flowers and rocks.
Black-and-white warbler perched on a tree branch with green background.
Mountain landscape with a prominent peak, scattered snow patches, green meadows, and a lake, under a clear sky.
Mountain goat standing in a forest with pine trees.
Prothonotary Warbler perched on a branch
Purple gallinule bird with bright blue plumage, red and yellow bill, walking on a leaf.
Black and white photo of a mountainous landscape with a lake in the foreground. A small boat is visible on the water near the shore.
Mountain goat with horns in green foliage
Willet flying in the sky
Black and white landscape of a grassy field with mountains in the background under a cloudy sky.
Mountain goat with curved horns in a forested area
Black and white photograph of a mountain landscape with a large peak in the background, a lake in the foreground, and pine trees along the shore.
A bighorn sheep standing on a rocky hillside surrounded by greenery and wildflowers.
Scenic lake with snow-capped mountains and blue sky reflection, surrounded by pine forest.
Mountain landscape with a hiking trail, lush green valleys, wooded slopes, and snow-capped peaks under a blue sky with clouds.
A rugged mountain landscape with a dry, twisted tree trunk in the foreground. The slopes are dotted with sparse vegetation and rocky terrain under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
Suspension bridge in a forest with pine trees and a mountain in the background.
Mountain landscape with rocky foreground, green valleys, and mountain peaks under a clear blue sky.
A beaver swimming in a pond with raindrops on the water surface.
Two cardinals perched on tree branches; a female cardinal in the foreground and a male in the blurred background.
Harlequin duck swimming in water
little gull flight over water with wings spread.
Close-up of a purple wildflower with blurred green background
Close-up of a beargrass flower, featuring a dense cluster of small white blossoms with a conical shape.
Harlequin duck swimming in water
Mountain lake at sunset with pine forest silhouette
Slaty Skimmer perched on a dry plant stem with blurred green background.
Close-up of a red cardinal flower against a light green background.
A chipping sparrow perched on a branch surrounded by vibrant pink blossoms.
A Magnolia Warbler perched on a branch.
Monochrome photo of a rocky mountain range with a body of water in the foreground.
Close-up of a mountain goat with prominent horns in black and white.
Mountain goat walking on a forest trail surrounded by greenery.
Osprey flying in a clear blue sky
Bird perched on a bare branch against a clear blue sky.
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Mountain landscape with a rocky path, snow-capped peaks, green valleys, and a clear blue sky with scattered clouds.
A landscape featuring a weathered, twisted tree stump in the foreground, surrounded by sparse vegetation and rocky terrain. In the background, a mountain with patches of green and a partially cloudy sky are visible.
Seagull flying over water
A vast mountain landscape with rugged peaks and forested valleys under a clear blue sky.
Close-up of a purple wildflower against a blurred green background.
Close-up of a white beargrass flower cluster with a pointed center against a dark green background.
Blue dragonfly perched on a reed with blurred green background.
A perched dark-colored bird of prey on a tree branch, with a red eye and curved beak.
Yellow bird perched on a branch with a blurred natural background.
Mountain range with grassy field and cloudy sky
Bird of prey flying in the sky