This is a fairly young Black-crowned Night Heron. Most likely this spring.
I don’t think he was sure what to do about me. Freeze in place to hide, or fly.
I assume he decided to hide in place. Above you can see how well that works.
Yellow-billed Kite, feeding and exercise.
Yellow-billed Kites are from Southern Africa, but have the same feeding habits as my local Mississippi and Swallow-tailed Kites. They catch prey, and eat it, in flight.
Here feeding is done by tossing small pieces of meat high in the air, the bird must catch it to eat. He doesn’t miss very often.
Red-tailed Hawk, but there are 14 different sub-species. A common name is simply a ‘Redtail’ or ‘Chicken Hawk’, which is an old time description best as I can tell.
This one was on the ground when Ellen spotted him. He flew up and made two quick stops then was gone.
No time for anything but these shots.
Around here these are pretty big raptors and easily get confused with young Bald Eagles.
ACE Basin, South Carolina.
There was a whole lot of Pelican along that shore.
Fishing in a small swamp. Little Blue Heron.
Best viewed large.
This morning the Washington Post had photographs and an interesting article on Spoonbills.
This year a number of them have been around Virginia, NY, maybe Maine. Every year some youngsters go off seeking fame.
This one has stayed home. Photos taken 7/25/2021.
He is older than the adventurer seekers too.
I was getting a blank for a title here.
These times are pretty, peaceful, and usually have a big bird around.
ACE Basin, South Carolina.
Taken at the local swamp, Great Egret.
Charleston, South Carolina.
