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My photo friend Jan Timmons over on flickr pointed out that today is National Bird Day 2017. You know how much I like birds so, to honor them on their special day here are some of my favorite birds. I made these images all in California during 2016.
Snowy Egret-Juvenile; pretty close to fledgling.
Clark’s Grebe w/chick and Fish-dawn
The Elusive American Bittern- I’ve only seen these a handful of times.
and last but, not least our National Bird in the U.S.A. the Bald Eagle- Adult. I’m so happy this bird is making a comeback in California.
Nikon D700| Nikkor 200-500mm| Lexar Professional Digital Film| PS CC 2017
Happy National Bird Day 2017!
More to come…
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Wonderful 🙂 :-). The young snowy egret is adorable!
Thank you so much Myriam!
Just gorgeous!
Thank you so much Lynn!
Gorgeous tribute captures for National Bird Day, Deborah! Just love the Clark’s Grebe and chick shot, so very adorable!
Oh Donna, that was a dream finally realized after nearly 10 yrs of hoping to see the babies on their parents back.
With luck I’ll get another opportunity to see them in my lifetime.
Thank you for the lovely comment and support! xx
Hope you’re getting around much better and healing well!
Birds are amazing and special to me, Deborah. Thanks for the little ones, one on Mama’s back while she still managed to capture a fish and other all fluffy on its own up in a tree. The bittern and the magestic eagle were extra special for us all!
Thank you so much Robin! I’m so glad you liked the images. xx
You’re welcome, Deborah. The pleasure of viewing was mine! xo
Each of those bird photos is pretty amazing! … but the second photo with the little one and its mouth open on mommy’s back is priceless. That’s a special catch 🙂
Thank you so much Joanne! It was exciting seeing those chicks.
Beautiful!
Thank you so much Jodi!
All lovely, but that Egret makes me go ‘awww.’ 🙂
Thank you so much Judy!
Great shots, Deborah. The juvenile Egret is pretty cute. Looks like a little fluff.
I’m actually trying to prepare a bird post. I didn’t know there was a National Bird Day, but I’m not ready anyway. I may work the subject into a bar conversation, though. I’ll add this to the list of things I’m learning from blogs.
Thank you so much Dan! I didn’t know either and I follow two Audubon’s, several bird forums, and other birdy things. If Jan hadn’t said something it would have passed me by.
I’m looking forward to the Bird post you have in the works.
That chick was priceless. Thanks, Deborah. Loved the eagle as well.
Thank you John! It was a fantastic Spring morning being on the lake seeing the chicks on their parents backs.
But to catch it as it seems to ask the mom to pass the fish was terrific.
🙂 It was!
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Dear Deb, gorgeous work as ever, wishing you a very, very happy New Year 2017 my friend xo
Thank you so much Candice! I wish you all the best 2017 has to offer as well!
Thank you my friend!♡♡♡
I liked the greedy hitch hiker but then the egret, bittern and bald eagle aren’t without their charms. I notice you skilfully captured the elusive bittern as it was about to lunch. The black plastic fork under it’s right wing being the give away. Tremendous images, Deborah, thanks 🙂
🙂 Oh if only I had seen that Bittern snagging and eating its lunch. That would be a coup!
Thank you so much Phil!
Especially with a fork! 😉
LOL! Especially! 🙂
It really does look like a fork! Good eye! 🙂
I don’t make my rubbish up you know, Deborah 🙂 my madness has a little bit of method.
🙂 I’m learning that!