I don’t always get to catch those gold shoes.
This is a pretty good shot of their talons also. Because they hunt with their bills a wading birds talons are often over looked.
They are formidable.
Snowy Egret, Gold Shoes
Category Archives: Marsh
Long Distance Magnolia
There was a big distance between this blossum and me. Not to mention swamp water and muck. I thought I might be able to get a shot. It’s digital, I took 5.
Tricolored Heron, Walking On Water
It was a hot day, about 4 miles (6.5k) out in a marsh. But well worth it.
This little Heron danced on the water.
Gliding Harris Hawk
If a rabbit or bird can see this, it’s a problem.
Harris Hawks hunt in small packs. Chances are there is another one very close by.
Anhinga, Up Close
This Anhinga was drying her feathers after diving for fish. For some reason it didn’t seem to be an issue that I was closer than usual.
The distinct soft brown neck feathers of breeding season are being replaced by the normal black and silver colors.
In this condition, wet and molting, they are a little bedraggled looking. Still Anhinga can be beautiful birds, not to mention deadly hunters
Green Heron And Green Muck
OK, it’s really duck weed, algae, and maybe some feathered fern. No matter, green muck.
And of course a Green Heron in there with it.
Low Flying Great Egret
These birds are elegant in flight.
There is something very satisfying about catching them in a close fly by. We photograph these birds almost daily, but never really get tired of it.
Just sayin.
Sunflower Fields
Fields of Sunflowers are spread across many of the wildlife management areas. Many more here than I had seen up north.
The DNR folks are serious about these fields too. In some places they have solar panels running electric fences to keep out critters (2 legged ones included).
