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Here's a closer look at the Bittern I posted yesterday. He let me sit on the ground right next to him. Sometimes they don't let you anywhere near, other times they don't seem to care. Perhaps his hunting was more important than worrying about me. Brazos Bend State Park in SE Texas. 2/2018
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Well, you know, catching four of them in the same shot. The little varmints NEVER hang around this long on the bayou, but they are accustomed to a lot of foot traffic at Brazos Bend State Park, so they don’t disappear in the blink of an eye. Photo taken on 40 Acre Lake at the park. Four Pied-billed Grebes taking it easy as I walk by.
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This is the same bird and situation as my previous post. Brazos Bend State Park in SE Texas - 1/2023
This is from back in July, soon after we noticed the stilt chicks at Brazo Bend. I was pretty far away, and this is a significant crop. Brazos Bend State Park in SE Texas - 7/2021
A young Nutria eating a leaf with its large, orange buckteeth flashing. This young lad was swimming and eating, thus ignoring the old adage...rest 30 minutes after eating before swimming!!
This Tricolored Heron epitomized patience, even stoicism, as it stood patiently in the rain. This bird was observed in Brazos Bend State Park, Texas, USA.
I was happy to get a moment with this barred owl yesterday morning. The light was very low, but it was still worth a shot. I went out without my long lens and tripod - a sure way to see something special! Brazos Bend State Park in SE Texas. - 9/2022.
Nutria are semi-aquatic, herbivorous rodents. They have webbed feet, and are excellent swimmers. This one appeared out of the shadows, and caught me by surprise. I fired off a few shots before he/she swam back into the shade. Brazos Bend State Park in SE Texas. 11/2019
Spring time is the best time of the year to do wildlife photography, in. my opinion. Here is proof!! A curious whitetail fawn, complete with spots, watching me carefully, seeming not to be scared, yet ready to run in a millisecond!!
I immediately knew my cover was blown :) Fortunately, the bird didn't care that I was there. Brazos Bend State Park in SE Texas - 7/2022
This year's edition of this super successful mother (4 years straight of successful young) from Brazos Bend State Park near Needville, Texas. This mother last year defended her nest from a Bobcat entering her nest tree and dispatched it very handily. They dont call these birds the Tigers of the Sky for no reason.
I love the coloring on this female Mallard duck. The males in the Mallard species normally get all the glory with their beautiful coloring, but I'm bringing glory to this little lady. Her coloring helps her hide while she cares for the nest.
I seen these baby alligators hanging out with each other at Brazos Bend State Park. There were about 10-12 of these little guys and mama was nearby.
Last spring I had the opportunity to photograph two owlets and their mother. I posted a few images at that time. My previous posts were of the birds looking at me. Today I'm sharing a few profiles of one of the owlets. I hope the opportunity arises again this year! Brazos Bend State Park in SE Texas. 3/2019
This raccoon was certainly paying attention to something else besides me lol maybe it was seeing a ghost!! Brazos Bend State Park
Made it to a favorite spot, Brazos Bend State Park this morning, wasn't a perfect sunrise, but was nice to be out. There is a Vermillion Flycatcher on the right in the small tree that was one of my targets for the day, but we shared this before the battle of photographer and bird began. Elm Lake Area of the park.
Each year I look forward to the arrival of this species. They start showing up in November, and leave March/April. If you know the general area to look and patiently stare into the dry foliage, you will probably see at least one Bittern. Brazos Bend State Park in SE Texas. 1/2019
This is from seven years ago tonight (8/31/2012). I remember the evening, as if it were last night. Brazos Bend State Park in SE Texas
I see the flickr map labeled the location "English Texas". This is nowhere near there:)
A juvenile Little Blue Heron found a frog for lunch!! Out hiking at @BrazosBendStatePark this is one of my favorite state parks.
This is from the spring of 2023. I hoped to see nesting stilts at the park this past spring, but never did. I'm sure they were there, but I seem to have missed them. Brazos Bend State Park in SE Texas - 5/2023
I would not like to walk into this spider web!! Talk about doing the Matrix dance lol I'm not sure what kind of spider this is. I have seen them on different nature hikes in Texas. LOOK AT THAT BIG SPIDER has always been what my family and I call them hahaha
I caught this Anhinga peeking at me at Brazos Bend State Park. Indians called these birds, snake neck birds or turkey neck birds. I love seeing them dive under the water and come up with a fish.
"A long-necked, long-tailed swimmer of southeastern swamps. Often seen perched on a snag above the water, with its wings half-spread to dry. Can vary its buoyancy in water, sometimes swimming with only head and neck above water (earning it the nickname of "Snakebird"). Often solitary when feeding, it roosts in groups and nests in colonies. Looks rather like a cormorant when perched, but not in flight, when the long tail may be spread wide as the Anhinga soars high on outstretched wings. Anhingas are silent at most times, but around nesting colonies they make various croaking and clicking sounds. Hunts for fish while swimming underwater or at surface. Not usually a fast swimmer, mostly waits for fish to come near, then impales them with lightning-fast thrust of long, pointed bill. Structure of neck is specially adapted for this kind of rapid thrust. Fish often tossed in air, then swallowed headfirst." Source: audubon.org