N.American Birds
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In Sync
A pair of great egrets preening. St Augustine, FL.
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Tiny Catch
Great Egret eye to eye with its minuscule catch. FL.
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Escaped
The tri-colored heron missed a strike as the minnow jumps to safety. Fort De Soto SP, FL.
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Aware
The white ibis is resting but always aware. St. Augustine, FL.
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In the clouds
Great egret perched high. St. Augustine, FL.
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Private Island
A moorhen proudly surveys its own island of floating vegetation. Orlando Wetlands, FL.
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An Anhinga spreads it wings to dry in the morning light. Circle B, FL.
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Piercing
A piercing look from a double-crested cormorant. Circle B, FL.
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Turquoise and Patterns
The turquoise eye and feather patterns on the back of the double-crested cormorant are beautifully on display as it preens. Circle B, FL.
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Walking on Water
An American Coot appears to run on water as it flaps its wings just enough to minimize the resistance of being in the water. Orlando Wetlands, FL.
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Hummingbird Self Care
Ruby-throated female preening. Collegedale, TN.
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Anticipation
The pied-billed grebe intently watches the water in anticipation of a catch. Orlando Wetlands, FL.
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Swoop
A snowy egret swooping past. Dragging its feet on the surface frightens prey into fleeing, which makes it easier to spot and potentially catch. Hilton Head Island, SC.
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Reflection
Great Egret preening. St. Marks WR, FL.
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The Catch
A foster's tern with its catch. St. Marks, FL.
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Tri-colored heron with a morning catch. St. Marks, FL.
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Strike
Tri-colored heron is pursuing breakfast. St. Marks, FL.
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Indigo Bunting
Singing from a sunflower perch. Georgetown, TN.
