Harbingers of Spring in Goleta Birds
Mar 18, 2021 18:13:39 #
Spring brings out the breeding plumage and it can be spectacular. These were taken over the few weeks. Weather has been mostly sunny in the fifties and sixties. Nest building behavior has begun. All shot handheld with Sony RX10 IV.....
Loggerhead shrike
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Yellow crowned night heron
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Black necked stilts arguing
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Great white egret
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Great white egret In breeding plumage
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Osprey with fish
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Great blue heron
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Stilts
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Great tailed grackle
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Double crested cormorant gathering nesting material
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Mar 18, 2021 21:03:47 #
These are wonderful. So full of life n vigor. Th stilts are special. Could that be the mating dance?
thanks so much.
thanks so much.
Mar 18, 2021 21:27:13 #
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Mar 18, 2021 21:27:55 #
UTMike wrote:
What a beautiful set! Thanks for sharing.
Mike, thanks so much!
Mar 18, 2021 21:28:20 #
DeeAndre wrote:
Really enjoyed your photos; especially the egrets.
I love those egrets, too! Thank you, DeeAndre!
Mar 18, 2021 21:29:14 #
elenita wrote:
These are wonderful. So full of life n vigor. Th stilts are special. Could that be the mating dance?
thanks so much.
thanks so much.
My birding buddy says yes! They are full of testosterone right now and very cranky with each other!
Thanks for stopping by!
Mar 18, 2021 22:04:53 #
Mar 18, 2021 22:44:16 #
Excellent captures and rendering. The first Egret is ethereal, the second magnificent. You even managed to make the cormorant look good! Kudos. Thanks for sharing.
Mar 19, 2021 00:34:09 #
Curmudgeon wrote:
Very nice set. IMHO the second Great Egret is Best in Show
Thank you so much, Curmudgeon! I love that egret too!
Mar 19, 2021 00:35:20 #
Ourspolair wrote:
Excellent captures and rendering. The first Egret is ethereal, the second magnificent. You even managed to make the cormorant look good! Kudos. Thanks for sharing.
You know, I do admire cormorants! Their aqua eyes are so incredible! Thank you for your comment, ourspolair!
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