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Posts tagged ‘birds’
Colorado Jeep Trip
Immature Eagle-an almost spectacular shot
I caught this young eagle on take off- he caught me by surprise which is why I missed his wings! Arrrgh!
He did pose nicely before taking off! We got within 15 feet of him in our little boat.
Flying Royal Terns
Scenes from the Beach
At the annual Florida’s Birding and Photo Fest — Our field experience group met at Anastasia State Park near St. Augustine at 0615. The park rangers drove us out and on to the beach to photograph for the next 4 hours. Driving on the beach was so cool! Kevin Karlson, a noted bird expert, was our leader.
The tree, or what’s left of it.
The St. Augustine lighthouse- ever since a new inlet was dredged, this lighthouse is in the wrong location!
Capturing the pre-sunrise colors
There are many shells on the beach that crunch underfoot.
Pelicans just before the sunrise.
And there’s the sun!
Hours later we are photographing Royal Terns and brown pelicans.
Sex on the Beach
It’s that time of year for Royal Terns. I was fortunate to observe a gathering of these migrating birds in Anastasia State Park.Our group of 9 was led by a noted birder, Kevin Karlson, in a field experience during the Florida Birding and Photo Fest last week. Kevin is also an avid photographer.
In the photo above, the male offers a fish he’s caught to a female. She can accept or reject the offering. Other interested parties are standing by just in case she turns away her suitor.
Dinner may be followed with a “kiss.”
Dancing cheek to cheek- the terns march around each other in circles.
And, the finale!
Love is in the Air
Tri-Colored Heron in his breeding finery.
Mating season is in full swing at the rookery. The breeding plumage and behavior displayed by these large birds is amazing!
Wood Storks
I can’t believe you are still taking pictures!
Underway at Last 