Tricolored Heron
Tricolored Heron foraging at Paynes Prairie State Preserve Florida
Osprey
*Yawn*
I watched this Burrowing Owl perch outside of its burrow for some time before it started throwing its head back and yawning. I though an image of the yawn would be quite comical when the action was frozen in time.
Bringin' Home the Fish
There are several Osprey nests along the beach at Lovers Key State Park in Fort Myers Beach. When I visited the park this March, most of the young had hatched and the parents were actively bringing fish to the nest. This adult bird took a flight path directly at me as it flew toward its nests before it veered off in another direction.
Gone Fishin'
There are several Osprey nests along the beach at Lovers Key State Park in Fort Myers Beach. When I visited the park this March, most of the young had hatched and the parents were actively bringing fish to the nest. This adult bird took a flight path directly at me as it flew toward its nests to feed its young with a freshly caught fish.
Blue-winged Teal
While photographing a mixed-species flock of ducks in the Everglades, this female Blue-winged Teal separated from the rest of the group which allowed for some images of the pair by itself without other ducks in the background or foreground. In addition, there was almost no wind which provided still water absent of distracting ripples.
Anhinga Plumage Detail
While this Anhinga was preening, it had it's back toward me, and I noticed the amazing plumage detail and symmetry in the wing feathers. I took several images and picked this one because the head was tilted slightly toward me revealing some of the feathers on top of the head.
Great Blue Heron
This Great Blue Heron was perched in a tree top and preening for several minutes. I was looking for a portrait shot in this case and waited for the bird to pause preening and look at me before I took the picture.
Sticks Against the Sky
When I came across these snags and the partly cloudy sky, I thought they would compliment each other well. I got down low and shot up to frame the snags against the sky to create a more dramatic effect.
Tricolored Heron
Tricolored Heron foraging at Paynes Prairie State Preserve Florida
Tricolored Heron
Tricolored Heron foraging at Paynes Prairie State Preserve Florida
Tricolored Heron
Tricolored Heron foraging at Paynes Prairie State Preserve Florida
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