Cardinals

by Earthwatcher, posted in Bird Photography, bird watching, birding, Birds, Earthwatcher, Fujifilm Cameras, Georgia, nature, Nature Photography, Photography, Wildlife, Wildlife Photography
Male Northern Cardinal perched on a tree branch.
Male Northern Cardinal
Roswell, Georgia, USA; JAN 2022

To me, few birds are as handsome as the bright red male Northern Cardinal. The female whose coloration is not so bright and bold, is quite beautiful also. Recently, I was able to watch and photograph a juvenile. I watched as the male fed the young one. I also found a Cardinal that was molting. My 9-year-old granddaughter said it looked like it was having a bad hair day. I told her that she was on the right track and explained what molting is all about.

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Female Northern Cardinal perched on a tree branch.
Female Northern Cardinal
Roswell, Georgia, USA; JAN 2022

Juvenile Northern Cardinal perched on a tree branch.
Juvenile Northern Cardinal
Roswell, Georgia, USA; JUL 2022

Molting Northern Cardinal on the ground surrounded by a cluster of green leaves, some sticks and a pile of bird seed.
Molting Northern Cardinal
Roswell, Georgia, USA; JUL 2022

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Eastern Bluebirds

by Earthwatcher, posted in Bird Photography, bird watching, birding, Birds, Earthwatcher, Fujifilm Cameras, GA, Georgia, nature, Nature Photography, Photography, Roswell, Wildlife, Wildlife Photography
Juvenile Eastern Bluebird perched on a tree branch with green leaves in the background.
Juvenile Eastern Bluebird
Roswell, Georgia, USA; JUL 2022

The past couple of weeks are backyard feeder has been flooded with juvenile Eastern Bluebirds. I have counted as many as 6 at one time. So, I thought it might be a good time to post some “family” pictures. I don’t know which adults parented which juveniles, but you get the idea.

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Juvenile Eastern Bluebird perched on a tree trunk.
Juvenile Eastern Bluebird
Roswell, Georgia, USA; JUL 2022

Female Eastern Bluebird perched on a tree branch.
Female Eastern Bluebird
Roswell, Georgia, USA; DEC 2021

Male Eastern Bluebird perched on a tree branch. Bird is facing the rear.
Male Eastern Bluebird
Roswell, Georgia, USA; JAN 2022

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A Walk through the Forest

by Earthwatcher, posted in Big Trees Forest Preserve, Earthwatcher, Fujifilm Cameras, Georgia, landscape, landscape images, landscape photos, nature, Nature Photography, Photography, tree, Uncategorized, waterfall
Early morning light focusing on a twig with pine needles hanging from it.
A Vignette of Light
Big Trees Forest Preserve, Sandy Springs, Georgia, USA; JUN 2022

Last week, I visited Big Trees Forest Preserve in Sandy Springs, Georgia. It’s a suburb of Atlanta. It has several short trails that are easy to walk. I went specifically to photograph the light penetrating through the deciduous forest in the early morning. It was a fun hike.

By the way, compared to Calaveras Big Trees State Park in California, the big trees here look like match sticks. But they are quite beautiful none the less.

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A brook with rocks along the bank and yellow leaves floating on it.
Riding the Ripples
Powers Branch Creek, Big Trees Forest Preserve, Sandy Springs, Georgia, USA; JUN 2022

Early morning light filtering into a forest defining a path deep into that forest.
Beckoning Me In
Big Trees Forest Preserve, Sandy Springs, Georgia, USA; JUN 2022

Early morning light focused on a young tree against a large rock. If you look closely at the rock, it looks like a sleeping beast.
Awakening the Beast
Big Trees Forest Preserve, Sandy Springs, Georgia, USA; JUN 2022
Early morning light focused on the rocks along the bank of a small stream.
Morning Light on a Brook
Powers Branch Creek, Big Trees Forest Preserve, Sandy Springs, Georgia, USA; JUN 2022
Early morning light focused on a cluster of trees in a forest.
Showing Off
Big Trees Forest Preserve, Sandy Springs, Georgia, USA; JUN 2022

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A Few Birds

by Earthwatcher, posted in Bird Photography, bird watching, birding, Birds, California, Earthwatcher, Fujifilm Cameras, Georgia, nature, Nature Photography, Roswell, Sacramento, Uncategorized, Wildlife, Wildlife Photography

A Carolina Chickadee perched on a tree branch. Dark background.
Carolina Chickadee
Roswell, Georgia, USA; JAN 2022

Here are a few birds I photographed in the past few months.

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A Chipping Sparrow perched on and surrounded by tree branches.
Chipping Sparrow
Roswell, Georgia, USA; JAN 2022
A Spotted Sandpiper perched on one leg, on a rock, with blue water from the American RIver in the background.
Spotted Sandpiper; Breeding Plumage – note spots on the breast.
Sailor Bar, American River Parkway, Fair Oaks, California, USA; MAY 2021

An American Robin perched on a tree branch.
American Robin
Roswell, Georgia, USA; DEC 2021

A White-throated Sparrow on the ground amongst dried leaves and grasses.
White-throated Sparrow
Roswell, Georgia, USA, APR 2022

 

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Sunrise on Waterfall at Roswell Mill

by Earthwatcher, posted in Earthwatcher, Fujifilm Cameras, Georgia, landscape, landscape images, landscape photos, nature, Nature Photography, river, waterfall

Close-up picture of a waterfall at sunrise.
Sunrise on Waterfall at Roswell Mill
Roswell Mill, Rowell, Georgia, USA; APR 2022

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Today I am sharing a picture of a beautiful waterfall that is very near where I live. Its in a tiny, picturesque park and sets under a covered bridge. My understanding is that the waterfall is man-made, and the bridge is recent. It is very well done. It is on Big Creek, once known as Vickery Creek.

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Some Interesting Birds

by Earthwatcher, posted in Bird Photography, bird watching, birding, Birds, California, Earthwatcher, Georgia, nature, Nature Photography, Photography, Uncategorized, Wildlife Photography
Rose-breasted Grossbeak perched on tree branch.
Rose-breasted Grossbeak
Roswell, Georgia, USA; APR 2022

Here are a few birds. One form California, the rest from Georgia.

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Red-headed woodpecker perched on a tree trunk.
Red-headed Woodpecker
Gold Branch Trail, Chattahoochee NRA, Roswell, Georgia, USA; MAR 2022

A pair of mourning doves preening while perched on a tree branch.
Mourning Doves
Roswell, Georgia, USA; APR 2022

Brown Thrasher on the ground with a worm in its beak.
Brown Thrasher
Azalea Park, Roswell, Georgia, USA; MAY 2022

Lesser Goldfinch perched on desert wildflower.
Lesser Goldfinch
Sailor Bar, California, American River Parkway, Fair Oaks, USA; APR 2021

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Miscellaneous Birds

by Earthwatcher, posted in Bird Photography, bird watching, birding, Birds, Earthwatcher, Fujifilm Cameras, nature, Nature Photography, Uncategorized, Wildlife, Wildlife Photography

Carolina Wren
Island Ford, Chattahoochee NRA, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; JAN 2022

I have some bird photos in my Birds to Post folder that I have not yet posted. Today I thought I’d share them.

Black-billed Magpie
Prairie Dog Village, Devils Tower National Monument, South Dakota, USA; JUN 2021

Juvenile American Robin with Prey
Prairie Dog Village, Devils Tower National Monument, South Dakota, USA; JUN 2021

Gray Catbird
Hidden Valley, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA; JUL 2020

Dark-eyed Junco – Slate gray Group
Hidden Valley, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA; JUL 2020

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An Early Morning on the Okefenokee

by Earthwatcher, posted in Earthwatcher, Fujifilm Cameras, GA, Georgia, landscape, landscape images, landscape photos, nature, Nature Photography, Okefenokee National WIldlife Refuge, Photography
A view of a slough lined, in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, with trees at sunrise. The trees are silhouetted. The orange glow of sunrise is in the sky and reflected in the water.
Peaceful Early Morning
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia, USA; APR 2022

The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is one of my favorite places to visit.  I love being there in the early morning or late evening when the swamp is quiet. If you prefer, you can take your canoe or kayak, but I prefer to hire a guide and a boat. We can explore parts of the swamp that the tourist cruises don’t see. There are trails to hike also. I’ve hiked one a few years ago but I want to do more.

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A hammock, or floating island, in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, in a slough. The tree is fronted by water-based wildflowers and is draped by Spanish Moss.
A View of the Okefenokee in the Early Morning.
The floating islands are called hammocks.
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia, USA; APR 2022
Two hammocks, or floating islands, in the prairie, the large open body of open water in the swamp. The prairie is dotted with water-based wildflowers. The trees are draped with Spanish Moss.
A View of the Okefenokee in the Early Morning.
The floating islands are called hammocks.
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia, USA; APR 2022
Cypress trees, draped in Spanish Moss, under a cloudy sky, with some reflection in the water.
A View of the Okefenokee in the Early Morning
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia, USA; APR 2022

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A few birds from the Okefenokee

by Earthwatcher, posted in Bird Photography, bird watching, birding, Birds, Earthwatcher, Fujifilm Cameras, nature, Nature Photography, Okefenokee National WIldlife Refuge, Uncategorized, Wildlife, Wildlife Photography
Little Blue Heron perched on a tree limb among Spanish Moss.
Little Blue Heron
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia, USA; APR 2022

Today I am sharing pictures of some birds we saw on a recent visit to the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge in Georgia, USA. Please note that the Pelican was photographed at nearby Jekyll Island.

A notable part of the bird life we saw was about 50 Little Blue Herons clustered among some trees in a remote area of the swamp. Refuge managers speculated that a new rookery was being formed for this colony to rear its young.

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Belted Kingfisher perched on a tree branch.
Belted Kingfisher
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia, USA; APR 2022
Black Vulture perched atop a dead tree.
Black Vulture
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia, USA; APR 2022
Little Blue Heron perched on a tree limb among Spanish Moss.
Little Blue Heron
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia, USA; APR 2022
Turkey Vulture perched on a tree branch.
Turkey Vulture
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia, USA; APR 2022
Atlantic Brown Pelican flying over open water.
Atlantic Brown Pelican in Flight
Jekyll Island, Georgia, USA; APR 2022

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Dolphins

by Earthwatcher, posted in Dolphins, Fujifilm Cameras, Georgia, Marine Mammals, nature, Nature Photography, Uncategorized, Wildlife, Wildlife Photography
Bottlenose Dolphins swimming.
Common Bottlenose Dolphin
Jekyll Island, Georgia, USA; APR 2022

About 2 weeks ago, we made a trip to Jekyll Island, a barrier island off the coast of Georgi in the USA. We took our granddaughter on a Dolphin Tour. This tour turned out to be remarkable. We floated among a pod of 13 Bottlenose Dolphins for about an hour watching them in various activities. It was a fascinating experience.

One of the activities we observed was mating. I learned that a female dolphin chooses a nanny to assist her to prepare and birth the baby. During the mating procedure the mother-to-be inverts herself, the nanny holds up her head so she can breathe and the male completes his task.

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Bottlenose dolphins mating.
Mating Common Bottlenose Dolphins
Jekyll Island, Georgia, USA; APR 2022
Bottlenose Dolphin in vertical position.
Common Bottlenose Dolphin
Jekyll Island, Georgia, USA; APR 2022

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