I hope I catch this bird in a couple of months when the breeding color is in full force. For now, just a touch of color on the head feathers. It was a splendid encounter for me. I rarely see them, and the last couple of times my images suffered large doses of heat distortion. Today, not so. Full frame today, no crop. Check it large.
Tags: Cattle Egret San Jacinto Wildlife Area bird egret nonbreeding wildlife
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I had a much needed and wonderful escape from reality today at one of my favorite wildlife places. It was pretty breezy and it was interesting watching this our smallest falcon balance on her stick. She was pretty patient with me and let me even move the rolling blind for better positioning with the light direction. Maybe she was just relaxing after finishing off a good meal - she needs a little cleanup on her toes and her pretty face.
It's been awhile since I've had some quality kestrel time. Mighta lasted even longer but for a pair of somewhat clumsy Cattle Egrets who kinda blew her off her perch. It was a good reminder how much we need our wild nature places to renew our spiritual condition and add balance to our lives.
Tags: American Kestrel Falco sparverius Kestrel San Jacinto Wildlife Area bird bird of prey falcon wildlife
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He found her. Or she found him. She's about to cross the river and lead him into a private place. Grand Teton National Park.
One of the few times I've been caught with too much focal length. Shucks, I only saw one moose when I chose my lens.
Tags: Alces alces Grand Teton National Park bull bull moose male moose wildlife
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You might remember this guy from an earlier post. He's looking for love. There were quite a few folks watching this potential drama unfold. He came out of the bushes obviously, and you could see the rustling way before those massive paddles came into view.
Tags: Alces alces Grand Teton National Park bull bull moose moose wildlife
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Female in the Tetons. I only had a few hours here, so this was a joyful sighting watching her get her greens.
Tags: Alces alces Grand Teton National Park female moose wildlife
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