CRITTERS:
Tricolored Heron in back yard, April 1, 2012
Brown Thrasher, April 2, 2012:
Black-necked Stilts, April 2, 2012:
A male Queen (a contradiction in terms?), April 9, 2012:
Green Heron taking flight, April 10, 2012:
Green Heron female on April 11, 2012:
...and a few of bonus Critters, like all these photos, from our local wetlands...
White-tailed Deer, doe, April 15, 2012:
Raccoon, April 19, 2012:
Here is a video about some precocious week-old Green Heron babies in the local rookery (April 19, 2012). Now these are really "critters!":
Linking to Misty's CAMERA CRITTERS,
Linking to Eileen's SATURDAY'S CRITTERS, ________________________________________________
FENCE: I wasn't looking for fences in those days, so they are mostly accidental images. I only found one photo that included a fence. Sunrise over the gravel road (note the entry gate), April 11, 2012:
Linking to GOOD FENCES by Tex (Theresa).
SKYWATCH: Harbour Lakes wetlands, April 18, 2012:
Look up and tell me which bird is different! Snowy Egret with 8 Cattle Egrets, April 11, 2012:
Linking to SKYWATCH FRIDAY by Yogi, Sylvia and Sandy
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Mottled Ducks, April 11, 2012:
Linking to WEEKEND REFLECTIONS by James ________________________________________________
Also:
Linking to BirdD'Pot by Anni
Linking to Wild Bird Wednesday by Stewart
Please visit the links to all these memes to see some excellent photos on display ________________________________________________
Beautiful series of images, Ken! One of my favorite is of the Cattle Egrets in flight.. Awesome!
ReplyDeleteSpectacular line-up of photos! I loved the video of the baby Herons. Feisty little critters. All your photos are just superb...Really love them all.
ReplyDeleteLove those pink bird legs!
ReplyDeleteSo many gorgeous shots.
ReplyDeletelooking back THREE years (my, how time flies!) :) loved this look back! thanks for linking when you have time!
ReplyDeleteUau, belas fotos! Gostei muito!
ReplyDeleteWow! So many amazing images you have. Loved them all.
ReplyDeleteHello Ken, just stopping back to say thank you for linking up and sharing your post.. Have a happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful series of photos...love them all and enjoyed the video, too.
ReplyDeleteThe last bird in flight had a black bill...is he the one?
what a beautiful collection ... All photos are really tremendous... ...
ReplyDelete@Rose-- Yes, the one with black bill and legs (yellow feet not visible) is a Snowy Egret.
ReplyDeleteFabulous collection of images. The raccoon is very cute.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy checking out your bird photos and trying to guess the names of any of them before I check. I am 99% incorrect! Love the reflections, hardly a ripple in the water.
ReplyDeleteSuch wonderful images! I loved them all!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful photos. You must have quite the back yard!
ReplyDeleteWow, it's hard to pick a favorite! I think the killdeer is awesome.
ReplyDeleteWow! What a beautiful collection of images. Those black necked stilts are so interesting. Would love to see one some day.
ReplyDeleteGreat set of pictures - even as a bird watcher I have to say I really like that racoon!
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
That Heron is amazing.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely collection. Not only do I admire your birding and photography but also how well organized your archives obviously are. Thank you for the great photos and posts and again for the eagle links and all your help.
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