On Time Arrival

September 27, 2023 - It was near full moon and the tides were strong so at low tide this morning the conditions were right for great fishing...
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Submarining

September 25, 2023 - I have seen many brown pelicans dive from various heights to scoop fish from the ocean. This was the first time I watche...
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Harmony

September 22, 2023 - What could be better. A butterfly and a honey bee sharing the same blossom on our butterfly bush to feed and to pollinat...
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Hard to Swallow

September 20, 2023 - In between tides at the flats this morning made for deeper water. Among the normal mix of herons and egrets, the pelican...
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Bee for Me

September 18, 2023 - The feeding activity for the birds, especially the hummingbirds, has increased significantly over the past couple of wee...
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Fishing Partners

September 15, 2023 - Apparently this pair of snowy egrets decided to work together to cast a bigger shadow on the water in the hope of attrac...
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Skimming Fisherman

September 13, 2023 - This white heron came in quickly to join all the other wading birds enjoying breakfast in the flats. The extremely low t...
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In the Mix

September 12, 2023 - Here's a familiar backyard bird that usually is attracted to see feeders. In fact, it usually is the first bird to disco...
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Ready to Fish

September 11, 2023 - This osprey seemed to appear out of nowhere and alighted upon a branch at the end of the lake. Given its exceptional eye...
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New Nectar

September 08, 2023 - Until this week the coleus has not blossomed, but as soon as it did, the bees and the hummingbirds were soon there extra...
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Early Fall-1

September 07, 2023 - Here we are, Labor Day plus two days and the leaves already are changing colors. While I look forward to photographing t...
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Priming the Tongue

September 06, 2023 - While hummingbirds have proportionately long beaks, it is their tongue that is used to extract nectar from the flowers o...
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Checking the Plant Selection

September 05, 2023 - It has become apparent that colder weather will be arriving soon. The hummingbird feeding activity has increased both in...
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In Between Catches

September 04, 2023 - This cormorant had just landed on the lake and began swimming and circling in its search for a meal. Within a few minute...
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Amazing Migration

September 01, 2023 - Monarch butterflies are the only ones to complete a two way migration as do some birds. While Monarchs normally fly at a...
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