Focus Illustrated and Favorite Focus, July 2025 by Kevin Shank | Jul 1, 2025 | 2025, 07 July, Auroras, Cardinals, Tanagers, & Allies, Favorite Focus, Focus Illustrated, Hawks, Eagles, & Kites, Herons, Egrets, & Bitterns, Stilts and Avocets, Waxwings View the full issue in the Magazine Archive Click photos to enlarge. The June 2 auroras delighted those who were privileged to be at the right place and right time. My friend John Friesen was one of those. Here is what he captured north of Bonners Ferry, Idaho. To make this panorama, John stitched four vertical shots. —The EditorPhoto © John Friesen. Snowy Egret. Photo © Brandon Hollinger. American Avocet. Photo © Josiah Olson. Red-tailed Hawk. Photo © Theo Krisko. Cedar Waxwing. Photo © Joshua Lloyd. Painted Bunting. Photo © Javan Mast. White-rumped Shama. Photo © Samuel Ching.
