Osprey
A juvenile Osprey watches over his parents' nesting territory, Lovers Key State Park, Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Great Egret Head Portrait
While Great Egrets are a common Florida bird, there is something about the sheer purity of their plumage that fascinates me. When you look at a closeup of their feathers and facial structure, it's amazing all the details that are there that may go unnoticed. You can also see the fine granules of sand that are hard to see otherwise.

I found this bird a well-used beach in Florida so it was somewhat accustomed to people. Despite its trusting nature, I started photograhing it while I was further away and gradually approached closer to allow him to become comfortable with my presence.
Burrowing Owl
Burrowing Owl portrait, Cape Coral, Florida
Burrowing Owl
Burrowing Owl pair staring at each other, Cape Coral, Florida
Burrowing Owl
Burrowing Owl portrait, Cape Coral, Florida
Great Egret
Great Egret with fish, Lighthouse Beach, Sanibel, Florida
Slash Pine Stand
Slash pine stand, Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Folkston, Georgia
Slash Pine Stand
Slash pine stand, Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Folkston, Georgia
Savannah Sparrow
Savannah Sparrow, Orange Lake, McIntosh, Florida
Savannah Sparrow
Savannah Sparrow, Orange Lake, McIntosh, Florida
Savannah Sparrow
Savannah Sparrow, Orange Lake, McIntosh, Florida
Savannah Sparrow
Savannah Sparrow, Orange Lake, McIntosh, Florida
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