Even posed against a nice background!

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A Sedge Wren flits nervously amongst the reeds and grasses.

Like terns, only George could be pessimistic about the coming sunset.

A Red-winged Blackbird gets into position to start its song

A Killdeer parent surveys the area as one chick approaches and another hides underneath the wing.

A Tricolored Heron perches in a tree above the water

A squirrel adopts a slightly defensive posture as we walked by, surprising it and ourselves

A Grackle perches atop the highest bough of a tree,

Sometimes, all you get are the plain, but cooperative, subjects

Our resident snowy egret prowls cautiously for some small fish in the pale late afternoon sun

A Green Heron poses in the roots and low hanging branches by the water.

An Anhinga gets ready to toss a small fish in the air to swallow it after spearing it on its bill.

Some days, all you can do is put one foot in front of the other.

A beautiful (if skittish) wood stork poses briefly for the camera before going back to foraging.

An American Robin picks out the best berries for it's mid-morning snack.

I don't think Killdeer get enough credit for how attractive they can be.

As we prepare for the Hurricane, a Tricolored Heron looks away from the sun and to gathering clouds.

A Great Egret waits for some prey

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This Black Skimmer banks and brakes as it comes in for a quick landing.

These night herons aren't particularly active predators like their more commonly seen cousins. They prefer to wait for their prey to come to them.

A Northern Mockingbird fledgling alights on a small branch and prepares to move on to bigger and brighter grounds.

An Eastern Lubber Grasshopper climbs out from cover after the rain storm

A Roseate Spoonbill drops in to the party with all the other wading birds.

A pair of Red-bellied Woodpeckers dine out at the local dead tree.

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A Roseate Spoonbill flies over the waters, making sure it’s safe for the larger group following it.

A Little Blue Heron makes a bug disappear.

A juvenile Black-crowned Night Heron takes in the scene after landing in the mid-morning Sun

A Semi-palmated Plover shows how long that neck really is and reaches for an awkward spot as it preens.

A Tricolored Heron shades the water, ready to strike

A Double-crested Cormorant relaxes in the foam created by the light surf.

A Red-winged Blackbird establishes his territory through very intimidating trills and songs.

Today's waders are apparently related sponsored.

Who doesn't love when a bird gets all round and fluffy?

We’ve got a pretty friendly young Black-crowned Night Heron that likes to move toward us and hunt nearby. Sometimes we can get some pretty close-up shots.

This one is so close, you can spy a little insect near his eye!

This Little Blue Heron tries to maintain his focus through the cold and wind.

A Snowy Egret adopts a wide stance, ready to pounce on any fish that wanders too close.

A Little Blue Heron stands ready for a catch.

A Northern Mockingbird pauses on a small branch and shakes off some dust from a quick dirt bath.