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Aug 22, 2012 19:40 |  #1

Here are a few from Ft. Davis mountain state park, and Big Bend National Park, Texas
I am cutting my trip short, it is raining allot here.

Ruby-throated Hummingbird ( Archilochus colubris )

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Black-chinned Hummingbird ( Archilochus alexandri )
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Acorn Woodpecker ( Melanerpes formicivorus )
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Mexican Jay ( Aphelocoma ultramarina )
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Vermilion Flycatcher ( Pyrocephalus rubinus )
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Black-headed Grosbeak male ( Pheucticus melanocephalus )
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Common Black-Hawk ( Buteogallus anthracinus ) This was a fledgling. It was around the Rio Grand Village area.
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Aug 22, 2012 19:54 |  #2

excellent series!!! of course i favor the hummers!!




  
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Aug 22, 2012 19:59 |  #3

Thnk's, I am a little disappointed. I have not seen the hummers here like I hoped. :(


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Aug 22, 2012 22:49 |  #4

Nice, love that first Hummer and the Hawk with the bug is cool




  
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Aug 23, 2012 06:05 |  #5

Excellent images Gary. If that's what you get in rainy weather I would forget about shooting in the sun. ;-)a


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Aug 23, 2012 06:55 |  #6

Beautiful set! Love the Jay, excellent IQ. Well done!


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Aug 23, 2012 10:00 |  #7

super series, Gary - well done




  
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Aug 23, 2012 11:37 |  #8

Beautiful series. Been years since I've visited that area.


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