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These are a few of the photos I took of Brown Pelicans fishing near Naples, Florida in November. The bird in the middle photograph is hovering as it picks out the target. One is hitting the water in the bottom photograph.

A Tricolored Heron stalks small fish and invertebrates along the shore of a pond.

I found this photo from 2023 when I was cleaning up keywords in Lightroom. The dike system in the Parker River refuge is closed to humans except during special occasions. This Mockingbird sits on this sign almost every time we are in this area of the refuge, seemingly enforcing the message on the sign. IContinue reading “Found in the Clutter: Northern Mockingbird”

This Surf Scoter seems to really be enjoying the surf after a big storm.

Alligators may not be avians but they and crocodiles are the closest living relatives of birds. Photographed at Corkscrew Swamp in Naples, Florida. No photographers or alligators were injured in the production of this photograph.

Red-throated Loon doing a bit of ballet as it gathers speed for takeoff.

The little bird is very active and in constant motion as it flits around searching for insects. This one paused just long enough to have a portrait shot.

A Reddish Egret searching for small fish close to shore.

We spotted this little crab scurrying across the beach toward some dune grasses. A generous guess at its size would be 3/4 inches (1.5cm) including the leg span. I hope he found a safe haven from the hungry birds in the area.

My thought as a Northern Harrier flew over me. I would not want those eyes fixed on me.