When these big birds come in to land they don’t stop immediately.
It’s like they water ski along while slowing down. It’s fun, as long as they have enough room to slide to a stop.
Sliding To A Stop, Pelican
Category Archives: Marsh
The Flying Dragon, Heron
As Herons return to their nests their final approach is to stretch and glide, slowing as they get close.
This is when they have the look of ‘Dragons’.
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The Flying Dragon, Heron – click to enlarge
The Flying Dragon, Heron – click to enlarge
The Flying Dragon, Heron – click to enlarge
Keeping A Watchful Eye, Ibis
While Ibis can grow to a decent sized bird there are still plenty of predators interested in them.
Up high like this there biggest threat would probably be an Eagle, and there are plenty around.
No matter where an animal is in the order of things there is almost always another right above them.
Especially out here.
Red-shouldered Hawk, Sitting Along A Trail
Red-shoulder’s are one of the more beautiful raptors. This one had especially bold markings.
Hawks frequent this general location since the swamps there provide all types of prey. This day we spotted numerous birds, mated pairs I assume.
The big problem photographing them is the trees they prefer. Branches and twigs almost always block the view making a clear shot impossible.
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Red-shouldered Hawk, Sitting Along A Trail – click to enlarge
Red-shouldered Hawk, Sitting Along A Trail – click to enlarge
Red-shouldered Hawk, Sitting Along A Trail – click to enlarge
Red-shouldered Hawk, Sitting Along A Trail – click to enlarge
Red-shouldered Hawk, Sitting Along A Trail – click to enlarge
Red-shouldered Hawk, Sitting Along A Trail – click to enlarge
Evening Egret Flight
A Great Egret flying to a dark corner at sun down.
Considering the light I kept this shot. I always like a white bird photographed on a contrasting background. I just find it hard to get the right balance.
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Evening Egret Flight – click to enlarge
Evening Egret Flight – click to enlarge
Gallinule Passing
If you have never seen a Gallinule click an image below to view full screen. They are nondescript, except for that shiny vivid beak.
The red section almost looks like a dancers patent leather shoes. Yellow part is just as bright.
This is the most common water fowl in the Lowcountry. Loud and everywhere.
Sometimes You Want To Go See What They Are Watching
Really, what am I missing?
The Golden Hour
Yes, it was the golden hour. And, plenty of browns and rusts to add to the glow.
