Woody's 2015 Pics

Woodyg3

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Woodyg3

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One of the recent fledges from several nests in my area. These guys are fun to watch as they learn to be adult birds. Mom, Dad and the three fledges were soaring way high in the sky on this day, just making lazy circles and calling out to each other. Finally they came down low enough to get some shots.

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Woodyg3

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I had never photographed an American Bittern before, and this one put on a show for me. I sat on a rock in the middle of a pond and just kept shooting. Sitting in the middle of that pond, forgetting about life's troubles, and observing nature was about the most fun I've had all Summer.

I also got a zillion pics of a juvenile Black-crowned Night Heron, and I'll post some shots soon.

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Marilynne

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I've never seen the American Bittern out in the open like that, they're always in the reeds. Good shooting!
 

Woodyg3

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I've never seen the American Bittern out in the open like that, they're always in the reeds. Good shooting!

I was really lucky. I just sat still and waited. He went into the reeds, then came back out several times, each time he got a little closer. I honestly didn't know what kind of bird he was until I got home and looked him up.
 

Woodyg3

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I still have tons of pics to process. I've been both busy at work and sick as a dog, a bad combination. These beautiful birds certainly help to make me feel better.

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Woodyg3

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Yep, more GBH. :)
 

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