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markesc wrote in post #18869208
Nice catch!

Thank you, Chris!

Bill in Texas wrote in post #18869209
Western kingbird

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Great shot of the kingbird, Bill! It looks so handsome!

Snowy egret

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PCousins wrote in post #18867235
Male and Female Avocet's

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Great dual pose, quite a good reference for sexing them too.

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David_MC wrote in post #18867248
Some birds from this morning.

Willet.

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Blue Grosbeaks didn't seem to mind my presence at all.

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Wow stunning little bird.

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Whitethroat

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Sege Warbler

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Reed Warbler through the reeds

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American Bittern. The closest I've ever been to one.

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Lame-Duck wrote in post #18869057
Wow Brian...this shot is gorgeous. Very nicely composed.

Thanks, Mike. Appreciate the comment.

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Melissa6 wrote in post #18869286
American Bittern. The closest I've ever been to one.

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Great find,Melissa! I still don't have a picture of this elusive bird.

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shalu wrote in post #18869240
Great shot of the kingbird, Bill! It looks so handsome!

Thank you. He looks like he probably uses Dapper Dan pomade with that part down the middle.

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Melissa6 wrote in post #18869286
American Bittern. The closest I've ever been to one.

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Excellent shot Melissa. I like the "you can't see me" pose.

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aezoss wrote in post #18869166
1. Gray Catbird

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2. White-breasted Nuthatch

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Two nice shots. I especially like the nuthatch. Nice and sharp, great detail.

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DLeeT wrote in post #18869169

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Very nice shots, Lee.

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