A Northern Mockingbird prepares to go on the offensive to protect its fledglings from a perceived threat.

A Tricolored Heron draws its toes across the surface of the water as it flies.

A Green Heron pushes off from it's morning perch.

When they're all hunched over like this, standing on the flats, Tricolored Herons remind me of northmen all bundled up in furs.

It seems that one of the traditional elements for a CBC for us is the fact that a Black-and-white Warbler has to be one of the best photos we get all day.

Right from a Little Blue Heron

A Least Sandpiper seems a bit surprised on seeing us so close.

A Wood Stork scoops out a very small fish from the water -- not a satisfying meal for such a big bird.

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A Marbled Godwit gets a little startled at the departure of its mate.

A Tricolored Heron relaxes in the cool waters on a summer afternoon.

With a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

A Black Skimmer glides on final approach

That can't be good for the Wood Stork's posture.

A Gray Catbird casts a very intent look at the noisy warblers next door.

A Green Heron makes use of a discarded tire as a hunting perch.

A Snowy Egret gets everything Wet

A Roseate Spoonbill relaxes in the shaded waters.

A pair of Roseate Spoonbills provide a mirror on aging in their species.

A tiny Black-and-white Warbler watches the bare branches intently for signs of prey.

An eastern phoebe keeps an alert eye out for any juicy bugs flying around.

With no one to model it for him, this Tricolored Heron just isn't sure if he's got the technique down.

A Roseate Spoonbill takes off from the water after being disturbed.

This Tricolored Heron has inspired me — I’ll have to try this! I’ll let you all know how it goes.

A Tricolored Heron makes off with a small catch.

Despite having come up with nothing but bits of the branch, this Downy Woodpecker had a sunny disposition amongst the flowers.

Fine dining is getting weird these days, as demonstrated by this Eastern Lubber Grasshopper.

A Roseate Spoonbill makes little splashes in the water as it feeds

A White-eyed Vireo eyes its next meal in another tree and readies for the attack.

A Spotless Ladybug climbs the stem of a flower.

A White-Eyed Vireo hangs upside down from a twig as he forages, almost looking like he's doing pull-ups.

A Great Egret doesn't mind slinging a bit of water around when it's trying to stun its catch.

That's what a Barn Swallow does.

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A Roseate Spoonbill loses himself in the moment.

An Eastern Tiger Swallowtail hangs six as it feeds.

A Red-winged Blackbird fledgling refuses the offering of its parent

A Wood Stork goes for a little stroll down the canal.

This Great Crested Flycatcher seems to love his branch, he always made sure to return to this perch as we went about our day at the park.

Just cleaning' and chillin'.

Of the Red-shouldered Kind. We were watching this young fella in the tree when he decided to fly down and past us, so close I couldn't focus on him in some frames!

A Great Blue Heron checks us over before resuming the hunt.

Black Skimers race near the water surface, showing off their talented flying by moving in close formation

A Marbled Godwit beats a hasty retreat from the mudflats

An Osprey gets ready for take off.

A Yellow-throated Warbler inquires after Mr. and Mrs. Bug on a Thanksgiving morning.

A White-eyed Vireo pops out from the bushes and eyes us curiously.

A Tricolored Heron ponders what way to go from here