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Landscape Photographer
Our Gallery features a curated selection of bird photos contributed by you, our members, and partners. These images showcase the significant variety of birds in and around St. James as well as highlight the natural splendor of our community. We invite you to share what is happening on your property that promotes local bird habitat and environmental conservation.
We would be delighted to showcase your finest image.  See instructions below.

Share your best photographs of birds in our region. Try to submit a bird we don't already have listed or in another interesting setting.

 Send high quality image in landscape orientation using the form below.

 (Due to space restrictions, review team determines best images to post.) 

  Send an email with the following information:

  • Your first and last name

  • A brief description of your photo and where it was taken.

  • Attach the photo in the email.

  • Send to: erniemclaney1@gmail.com

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Your Photo Slideshow

"It seems to me that the natural world is the greatest source of excitement; the greatest source of visual beauty; the greatest source of intellectual interest. It is the greatest source of so much in life that makes life worth living."     

                                                 -  David Attenborough

Be sure to check out our member submitted Blogs about their birding experiences. Click here.

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