It is getting late in the summer and while at my granddaughter's birthday party there were many bees collecting some last minute pollen.

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Driving down the street and saw two Red-tail Hawks setting on the top of light poles. Turned into a side road to see about getting a shot of one of them. Caught this guy in flight.

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This Great Blue Heron just walks very slowly through the water and then with a great splash his head goes under the water and he comes up with a fish. He is a much better fisherman than I am. This guy caught about five fish and only lost one while I was watching him.

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After a successful session of fishing this guy decided it was time to leave or maybe I spooked him as I was trying to get closer. Whatever the reason it is always great to see those large wings in motion.

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Went out this morning to see if this guy would show up and he was already there when I arrived. He was busy hunting for his breakfast and I was able to get up close to capture a few shots. I saw him take four or five fish before he left. It is good to see that a pro lets one get away from him every now and then.

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I am always amazed at the size of this bird when you see them in flight.
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I was on my way to try and photograph a Red-winged Black Bird nest when I noticed this Great Blue Heron in this small pond at the apartment complex. I quickly turned around went back. Since it is a small park there were people out walking while I was taking photos and as a couple approached him he fly to the other side of the pond.
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In the middle of an industrial park I saw this guy setting on a light pole watching an open lot. I saw half dozen different hawks perched like this during the morning.
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I was photographing the Red Tail Hawk on a light pole when he flew down to this open business lot and captured his breakfast.
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Just amazed at how far their heads can turn.
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A large group of pigeons flying to the warmth of a nearby roof.
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It is cold outside and it appears that this group of pigeons have found a place to get warm.
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There were a lot of red-tailed hawks out this day. Found at least three different ones perched and, I assume, looking for a meal. Street lights seem to be a favorite place to perched.
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Red-tailed Hawk looking over his territory.
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Red-tailed Hawk taking off.
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Red-tailed hawk in flight.
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Red-tailed Hawk stroking thru the wind.
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And away we go!

All cleared for flight of a Red-tailed hawk.

A successful liftoff of a Red-tailed hawk.

There is a season, turn, turn.

Not ready to leave the nest yet.

Western Kingbird.

Not wildlife but just one of the lessons learned. When spending 3 ½ hours walking in the wild, make sure you have a pair of shoes to fit the need. Not only did I get the shoes but warm socks and gloves as well. Next time I am ready!

I think he was looking for something which must have been at the bottom of the flower.

While visiting with Mr. Toad one night to enjoy a fresh one, in the Old Market, Mr. Raccoon showed up causing a stir on the patio.

Not sure but I think this might be a juvenile Tricolored Heron. Found this guy driving down the street next to a golf course and saw him fly into the water hole.

I managed to get faily close to this guy.

A Downy Woodpecker having lunch in the wild.

Butts up!

A fine looking duck on a blue pond.

The Great Blue Heron hood.

A group shot.

One saw us coming and took off.

A couple in their nest.

Just one of many shots.

A thistle and a moth on the way back from the Great Blue Heron nests.

You have to look hard but there are 5 Great Blue Herons in the shot.

Flight of a big bird.

Have been noticing hawks on the light poles on the way to work. I went looking for them this weekend, and found them. Still after a better picture.

I believe this is a Merlin Falcon.

The breakfast club.

Four and twenty blackbirds not baked in a pie.

Found this Mute swan enjoying a sunny afternoon swim.

Grandkids found a frog.

One step closer and I am up this tree.

You looking at me? I'm looking at you and I am taking you out!

Just a great fall day.

Tried to get a little closer and he wouldn't have it.

The Red-tailed Hawk I keep seeing every now and then.

Red-tail hawk taking off.