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Roseate SpoonbillThe last couple weekends this spoonbill has been here but just didn't seem that photogenic. The light this morning really made it standout. I think of it as the Old Man but the markings indicate a second year bird. When I look at him here
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Stilts 5-20-2012 544 - Version 3
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Roseate SpoonbillHe seemed to enjoy the sun coming up.
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Black-necked StiltAgain just great morning light. Dad
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Black-necked StiltThis is Mom. If you look at the previous image of Dad there is a slightly larger white patch over Mom's eyes
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Black-necked StiltThe last eggs to hatch that I know of. I was glad there was some rain this week. Their pond had just about dried up. The Stllts are very territorial especially with fledlings.
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Black-necked StiltThis is another set. I don't know why but Mom just decided to go about 100 yards up the highway and lead them across a five lane road to another body of water. The next morning they were back at their pond safe.
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Black-necked StiltNice legs...
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Black-necked StiltThis is still another set that appear to be the older of the three groups.
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Tricolored HeronThis is a juvenile.
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Tricolored HeronWorked on in flight shots. The heron moves around a lot by shorts flights. Good practice
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Tricolored Heron
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Tricolored HeronIt really is a gorgeous bird.
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Snowy EgretThe rain filled some of the areas and brought a lot of birds together.
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Tricolored HeronThis is a mature heron indicated by the plumage.
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Tricolored HeronFor some reason they all pick on the Tricolored, even the Stlit.
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Tricolored HeronThe gang.
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Tricolored HeronThe Tricolored kept making fun of the Egrets "do"
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Loggerhead ShrikeThis is the second time this guy showed. Better image than last time but not good yet. Will look forward to getting a better shot as I learn his habits.