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The eastern bluebirds are back for their very early nesting season. I saw this young female while walking a creek bank. This should be her first breeding season.
Female Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis)
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Apparently, in the nuthatch world, it is mandatory to follow up a classic pose with a goofy pose. These are fun little birds.
White-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis)
One Eleven Ranch Park
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The Fabyan Windmill is an authentic, working Dutch windmill dating from the 1850s located in Geneva, Kane County, Illinois, just north of Batavia, Illinois, off Illinois Route 25. The five-story wooden smock mill with a stage, which stands 68 feet (21 m) tall, sits upon the onetime estate of Colonel George Fabyan, but is now part of the Kane County Forest Preserve District.
In 1979, the windmill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The following year, the windmill was selected to be on a U.S. postage stamp, as part of a series of five windmills in a stamp booklet called "Windmills USA." It originally operated as a custom grinding mill.
This is the first male I've had in my yard. It was on one of the large branches of my pecan tree. Pecan wood is soft and that made it easy for him to search for insects wintering under the bark.
Male Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus varius)
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I took an extra day off after the new year. I walked the Orlando Wet Land and went out on the larger loop, adding 1.5 miles to the middle loop for a total of 4.5 miles. Well, it paid off. At the larger loop, there is hardly anyone that goes out on this one. This is where I spotted multiple Hawks scattered across different areas. I had many pictures but the most memorable was these two hawks coming together and they seem to be playing together, or may be flirting. One looks very young and while the other one looks a bit older. Having two, next to each other, was a prize worth the extra walk.
I got a lifer! Problem is, I don't know which lifer it is. Willow flycatchers & Alder flycatchers look almost identical. You get the id from their songs which are different. This cutie stayed silent, no song for me. When this happens in the birding world, they go under Traill's flycatcher or Traill's complex. Can't complain too much cause it gave me some good shots.
Alder/Willow Flycatcher (Traill's Flycatcher) Empidonax alnorum/traillii
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Surveying its territory along this creek. I've watched this pair for several years. Not sure if this is the male or female, helps to see them together to tell that. Soon it will be mating season.
Red-shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus)
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On week 8 of owls, I went to check on the nesting barred owls and finally found dad. He was all puffed up & seemed to be enjoying the early morning sun.
Male Barred Owl (Strix varia)
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After stumbling onto the owl nest, we stayed away for a month, then went back. Spied an adorable little cutie peeking back at us. Highly cropped shot taken from a good distance but mom & baby both spotted us anyway.
Mom and Baby Great Horned owl (Bubo virginianus)
Breckinridge Park, Richardson Texas
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Fall leaves and the branch of a bare tree are reflected in a pool of water for an interesting photo.
This is a broad-tail hummingbird, at Cherry Creek State Park, Colorado. He's flashing his gorget as he takes off over a currant blossom.
I normally shoot hummingbirds at 1/3200-sec. or higher shutter speed, but I lowered the speed to shoot a blackbird, which is not near as fast. Suddenly, I saw this hummer land and grabbed this shot right as he took off. The slower shutter speed blurs his wings, while keeping his eye and body in focus. It's a nice effect, occasionally.
I intended to shoot at f/8 to get decent depth of field and accidentally landed on f/10, with no harm done.
View full-screen to see the feather details.
Don’t get to close ! This peace driftwood , has his eye on you , found on the beach of Lake Ontario , Squires beach near the waterfront trail , Martin’s photographs , Ajax , Ontario , Canada , December 7. 2018
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Tree with moss and mushrooms on its trunk In Peters Wood
Tree with moss and mushrooms on its trunk
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Nice of it to pose for me at the lake. These guys have more personality and feistiness per ounce body weight than any other bird.
Carolina Chickadee (Poecile carolinensis)
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I was delighted to see my 2nd towhee. It's not rare but really difficult to see one, more so to get a photo. Very shy birds. Usually deep within vegetation. Surprised to find him in the open but true to form, he swiftly disappeared upon spotting me.
Male Spotted Towhee (Pipilo maculatus)
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August 20, 2025 - Marabou Stork (Leptoptilos crumeniferus) seen on our afternoon game drive in Chobe National Park, Botswana
My favorite red-shouldered hawk pair have been working on their nest, getting ready for this year's brood. I found one of them in a tree near the nest tree.
Red-shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus)
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This image is included in 2 galleries :- 1) "La Planète des oiseaux (78)" curated by Laval Roy and 2) "PRIMER PREMIO.- Buzón de oro. Goldener Briefkasten No. 14" by Luis Siabala Valer.
The Purple Swamphen is found around freshwater swamps, streams and marshes. Songs and Calls:- a loud, penetrating ‘kee-ow’, as well as some softer clucking between members of a group while feeding.
The Purple Swamphen is a large rail. It is mainly dusky black above, with a broad dark blue collar, and dark blue to purple below. As the Purple Swamphen walks, it flicks its tail up and down, revealing its white undertail. The bill is red and robust, and the legs and feet orange-red.
Unlike many wetland species which have dull plumage to aid camouflage among the rank vegetation, the Purple Swamphen has a resplendent purple-blue neck, breast and belly, and a gaudy, oversized bill and frontal shield, both of which are bright red, as are its beady eyes. And when a Swamphen walks away from you, it usually flicks its tail up and down to reveal a gleaming white undertail, which contrasts with the bird’s black upperparts. The entire combination is dazzling when ambling across a sunlit grassy sward. (Birdlife Australia)
What an adorable little powderpuff.
Tufted Titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor)
White Rock Lake, Dallas Texas
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Raccoons are highly intelligent and curious creatures, but they can also be a nuisance to any homeowner. These nocturnal mammals can destroy gardens, make a mess by tipping over garbage cans, and can cause structural damage in search of food.
I took one last shot of the youngsters before leaving them on day 4 of observing them. Sitting side by side, quiet for once, looking around and waiting for someone to bring them more snacks. Junior on the left & Brother on the right.
Juvenile Mississippi Kites (Ictinia mississippiensis)
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He was messing around on the other side of the tree branch giving me only a butt shot. Then he popped his head up and showed me what he found. Some kind of green squishy larvae with tiny wings, possibly newly emerged and still soft. Yummy bird snack.
Male Summer Tanager (Piranga rubra)
One Eleven Ranch Park, Garland Texas
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this place is actually incredible. This branch is part of this incredible tree, it literally looks like the Tree of Life / Home Tree from Avatar. I haven't shot it yet because I want to use a wide-angle, and the only lens I have that goes wide is my kit lens (which is a little broken and makes part of the image blurry) but I will shoot it soon, somehow!
On week 4 with the barred owls there is no change. Dad is still guarding from his new perch.
Male Barred Owl (Strix varia)
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In March I had an opportunity to visit my sister in Victoria, Texas. While visiting we toured many areas where I was able to get a photo shoot in. On this day we stayed in Victoria and traveled to the outskirts where this lazy river was flowing. Right on that river bank was a bar and grill where we relaxed with a Martini and shrimp. Such a nice view from their outdoor deck! Some of the views are abstract with many reflections. I will be uploading each place separately as I get them ready to view. Photo Images credited to Vickie Lynne Klinkhammer of Vickielynne Photography and Designs(VLP & Designs). Images may appear on wearable art or home essentials. www.vlpdesigns.com