This time of year they spend 90% of their time doing absolutely nothing, 5% thinking about mating, and 5% thinking of food.
Hmmm, sounds a lot like a teenage boy.
Alligator, In The Usual Position
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Green Heron In A Familiar Spot
Once I see birds in the same location a few times I always glance around while passing by. I did not see the Heron at first. I did notice his reflection so I looked around.
Branches hang low over a marsh here, on the other side is a swamp area. Perfect for hiding and fishing.
It’s so easy to miss them here and I’m sure they are rarely noticed.
Green Heron sightings started slow this year but now I’m seeing more, just too far for decent shots. If they stay around I’ll bump into them a few more times.
Siblings, Great Blue Heron
These young birds should be getting ready to fly soon. Both are too large for the nest.
Anhinga Getting Dry
The nesting and raising of the young makes getting shots like this a lot easier. The birds are constantly fishing to feed the chicks.
Once a wet Anhinga finds a good spot to try they really try to stay there. Give them a little space and they sit and pose.
They watch you carefully but getting dry is more important.
Goofy Goose
No way I could ignore the antics here.
Turns out she was really pretty.
Goofy, but pretty.
Tricolored Heron, Long Shot, Good Light
The Tricoloreds have been nesting on an island that has no access. Which, of course, is why they are there.
Here is a ‘borderline’ photograph. The pose was right so against my better judgement I took the shot. It does show the colors for mating so I published it.
Carolina Wren
This small bird landed right by me, otherwise I would never have even tried to shoot this speed demon.
This bird is Ellen’s nemesis (PassingByPhoto).
Wood Owl Portrait
Asian Brown Wood Owl.
Taken at The Center For Birds Of Prey, Charleston, South Carolina.