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Juvenile Great Horned Owl Recently fledged Juvenile Great horned Owl making contact calls, Honeymoon Island State Park, Florida
Great-horned Owl This adult Great-horned Owl was perching in a pine grove late in the evening nearby it's recently fledged young, Honeymoon Island State Park, Florida
Groove-billed Ani This Groove-billed Ani was reported on the La Chua trail at Paynes Prairie so I decided to see if I could locate it. I watched this bird for about 45 minutes as it perched in a variety of locations and this perch was the most open for photographs.
Red-winged Blackbird Red-winged Blackbird male, Wilson's Pond, Nampa, Idaho
Florida Burrowing Owl Florida Burrowing Owl pair perching at burrow, Cape Coral, Florida
Florida Burrowing Owl Florida Burrowing Owls occur in the central and southern part of the Florida. They are particularly common in the Cape Coral/Fort Myers areas where they have adapted to people and co-exist with them. Because they life in close proximity to human, they are very tame and allow a close approach. They are also social and are fun to watch as they kick sand out of their burrow, interact with other owls, or catch in an insect on the wing. This particular owl pair allowed a very close approach and I tried as best as possible to get down close to the ground on the same level to achieve a pleasing composition. I took several pictures of them as they performed their courtship behavior where they preen each other.
Peregrine Falcon The Peregrine Falcon is the fastest animal in the world and has been clock at speeds nearing 200 miles per hour. They commonly hunt other birds on the wing by catching them in the air. I found this Peregrine hunting shorebirds while walking along the beach at Lover's Key State Park. It was very windy and it was obvious he did not want to expend energy in flight, so he allowed me to get closer than I would have otherwise.
Double-crested Cormorant Double-crested Cormorant perching on one foot, Little Estero Lagoon, Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Osprey A juvenile Osprey watches over his parents' nesting territory, Lovers Key State Park, Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Juvenile Great Horned Owl
Recently fledged Juvenile Great horned Owl making contact calls, Honeymoon Island State Park, Florida
Juvenile Great Horned Owl Recently fledged Juvenile Great horned Owl making contact calls, Honeymoon Island State Park, Florida
Juvenile Great Horned Owl
Recently fledged Juvenile Great horned Owl making contact calls, Honeymoon Island State Park, Florida
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