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To my surprise, these Caspian Terns made a stopover in the corn stubble near a cooling lake. I didn't expect their arrival so early.
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I've photographed this Barred Owl many times, but who can resist when he chooses another roosting branch over his favorites.
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This Eastern Meadowlark was singing just outside my drivers side window. His song stopped suddenly as I pulled beside him, but he did not flush.
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The Northern Flickers are everywhere I go, digging for tasty morsels, but this one didn't mind his picture being taken.
Can I come to your house and go birding with you? I want to learn your secret for finding these wonderful birds!
ReplyDeleteDo you have room in the car for me too? Wow, I love the variety in this post and I sure would love to see and hear a meadowlark.
ReplyDeleteHannibal - you do see the greatest potpourri of birds! All these photos were gorgeous - that owl was my favorite!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great collection of photos.
ReplyDeleteThree excelent images. How could you ever pass up taking pictures of owls, no matter how many times you've seen it!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a serie. My favorite is the meadowlark, we do not have them here and this bird seems fantastic, but the flicker is also a very nice bird.
Your posts are never potpourri...each and every photo is worth its own post!! Striking terns..and with some interesting head posese..and I can't say enough about that barred owl..so sweet!! The eastern meadowlark..I've still got to see and one of my favs the flicker..in all its colorful glory!! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm a bit behind on my blog viewing Hannibal but boy are these pictures and posts beautiful! Thanks for making me smile everytime I stop here!
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