Sean Leahy Photos
@birdmaphotograph
I'm a wildlife photographer capturing birds, animals, and landscapes. Through my work, I aim to reconnect people with nature and show how photography can help us rediscover our roots.
A little sunshine in feathered form, even on a rainy day. 💛🌧️ This beautiful American Goldfinch stopped by for a visit, brightening the yard with its brilliant yellow plumage as the rain gently fell here in North Carolina. After such a dry year, every raindrop feels like a b#seanleahyphotos
What a special sight—a blue grosbeak in North Carolina! I captured this photograph during one of the very few rainstorms we’ve had this year. The bird was calling from the top of a tree, and I was incredibly lucky to get the shot. SeanLeahyPhotos.com
🐢 Look who’s on the move! This male eastern box turtle was spotted making his way through the woods of North Carolina. What an awesome wildlife encounter! 🌲🍃 #Shorts #EasternBoxTurtle #NorthCarolina #Wildlife #naturelovers SeanLeahyPhotos.com
What an exciting sight today at Guilford Farm—four deer out in the bean field! 🦌🌱 It always feels like the start of something special when August rolls around and the bachelor groups of bucks begin showing up in the beans. Such an awesome sign of the season ahead! SeanLeahyPhotos.com
Common yellowthroat Seen calls it heart out on the side of the road. This was very exciting. SeanLeahyPhotos.com
American Goldfinch at Guilford County Farm — a bright flash of gold in the North Carolina fields. SeanLeahyPhotos.com
Spotted a beautiful Yellow-breasted Chat today at Guilford County Farm in North Carolina! This bright, secretive bird is always a treat to see, especially in its brushy habitat. A great reminder of the amazing wildlife we have right here in Guilford County. SeanLeahyPhotos.com
A handsome male Common Merganser braves the rough waters of the Yellowstone River in Yellowstone National Park. Despite their name, Common Mergansers aren’ SeanLeahyPhotos.com
The Great Crested Flycatcher is a striking summer visitor to North Carolina and one of the largest flycatchers found in the state. With its bold coloring and distinctive appearance, it is a memorable sight for birdwatchers. This individual was observed at Pea Island National WildlSeanLeahyPhotos.com
The rat snake is one of the most common nonvenomous snakes found across North Carolina, and despite how intimidating it may look at first, it plays an important role in the environment. In many parts of the state, especially in the Piedmont and mountain regions, adult rat snakes are usually gl
The grasshopper sparrow is a summer visitor to North Carolina. In warmer years, it may spend the winter in the southern United States, but in colder winters it migrates to Mexico. SeanLeahyphotos.com
The dusky grouse’s call is so low-pitched that it can carry over long distances. We were fortunate to spot this one in Yellowstone. SeanLeahyPhotos.com
Harlequin ducks thrive in harsh environments. This pair was seen in the fast-moving waters of the Yellowstone River. seanleahyphotos.com
A dickcissel appeared in North Carolina, having made its summer journey from South America by way of Central America. SeanLeahyPhotos.com
A “red dog” is the term for a newborn buffalo calf. At this time of year, these calves are an important food source for wolves, which follow the herd in search of calves that cannot keep up. SeanLeahyPhotos.com
The Calliope Hummingbird is a summer visitor to the northwestern United States and has been seen in Yellowstone. SeanLeahyPhotos.com
The American Dipper is a rare bird that lives in some of the most inhospitable environments. This small bird hunts in fast-moving river rapids, ranging from the Aleutian Islands in Alaska through Canada and the western United States to Mexico. SeanLeahyPhotos.com
One reason we visited Yellowstone at this time of year was to photograph the Dusky Grouse. The bird stepped out from behind the tree, seemingly unconcerned by our presence. SeanLeahyPhotos.com
Dusky grouse photographed in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Photo by SeanLeahyPhotos.com.
Oregon Dark-eyed Junco is a western subspecies ground. SeanLeahyPhotos.com
In many Native American traditions, the coyote is more than just an animal—it’s a clever trickster, a creator, and a guide that teaches important moral lessons. SeanLeahyPhotos.com
On the last day in Yellowstone, we were thinking that we would not be able to see a Grizzly Bear, but on the last day we found one just a couple of hundred yards from the road. SeanLeahyPhotos.com
We saw a great gray owl in Yellowstone, Montana. This endangered bird appeared near the famous Fishing Bridge, and we felt very lucky to see it.
A pair of Mountain Bluebirds are settling into a new home with their brood. SeanLeahyphotos.com
The Great Gray Owl was a bird that we hoped to be able to see but we didn’t have high expectations of seeing it. We were park on one side of the river when Dawn saw the bird fly onto a tree on the other side. We pickups and drive without hast to the other side of the river.
Yellowstone offers endless opportunities to photograph wildlife, and the longer I remain here, the more it reveals. Today, I watched a magnificent elk grazing while a brown-headed blackbird gathered tufts from its winter coat, no doubt carrying them off to line its nest. It was yet another small won
We were fortunate to witness this gray wolf hunting in the Lamar Valley in Yellowstone. The wolf was pursuing a herd of pronghorn antelopes, trotting after them as they fled. SeanLeahyPhotos.com
On a cold, rainy morning in Montana, we set out with modest expectations, hoping to photograph almost any bird we could find. As the rain eased, we spotted a raven feeding on a fence post. Fortunately, we were able to capture several great photos of the bird. SeanLeahyphotos.com
American White pelican seen at Big Lake, Stillwater, Montana SeanLeahyPhotos.com