California Parrots - Mike Bowles and Loretta Erickson
Mike's interest in birds has spanned decades beginning at the age of 10, when he began feeding a pair of pigeons in his backyard. Mike became interested in photography as a means to capture subjects for his paintings. With his love for birds, it seemed only natural to focus his lens toward the sky where he had spent countless hours enjoying the freedom of his own flock. Niece of Alfred and Elma Milotte -- world famous wildlife and Disney photographers -- Loretta acquired her love of nature at a very early age. With Uncle Al's patient introduction, she was given the opportunity to develop her interest and appreciation of wildlife by exploring the forest covered, mountain top paradise he called home.
Together, Mike and Loretta set out in search of the wild parrots of Southern California. In the midst of their parrot tracking efforts, they became fascinated by the lives of the other birds around them and their interests began to expand. While bird photography in general has became Mike's focus, Loretta's primary interest remains with the wild parrots of Southern California.
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