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During mating season, the Great Egret grows long wispy feathers that he fans and displays to any female who saunters by. This pair is standing in the nest they have started in the top of a tree.
"Plume hunters in the late 1800s and early 1900s reduced North American populations by more than 95 percent. The populations recovered after the birds were protected by law. No population is considered threatened, but the species is vulnerable to the loss of wetlands." allaboutbirds.org
LARGE is...well....larger. :)
View looking north west. Pic taken later in the afternoon on the return leg from visiting Te Anau.
One of these days I will invest in a decent photo editing programme other than the standard Microsoft Office as I know it would totally enhance these images.
I figured it was worth its own photo, considering the character of the structure and pride that its builders must have had in completing it nearly a century ago. Wonder what happened to the "O," though...
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"One of several medium-sized terns that are similar in appearance, the Forster's Tern breeds primarily in marshes and winters along the coasts. The comma-shaped black ear patch in winter plumage is distinctive, but some other plumages are very confusing." -allaboutbirds.org
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"A small, stocky wading bird, the Green Heron is common in wet spots across much of North America. It can be difficult to see as it stands motionless waiting for small fish to approach within striking range." -allaboutbirds.org
Bert McCracken
September 19th, 2012
The Fox Theatre, Pomona, California
here comes the shitty photos lmao sorry guys i just feel obligated to at least upload some things idk i might delete this one later.
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Yes, migration has certainly started.
"An abundant breeder of the northeastern coniferous forests, the Black-throated Green Warbler is easy to recognize by sight and sound. Its dark black bib and bright yellow face are unique amongst Eastern birds, and its persistent song of "zoo-zee, zoo-zoo-zee" is easy to remember." -allaboutbirds.org