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Little Wood-Satyr

Posted on April 3, 2013 by admin

Satyrs are some of those butterflies you probably see but don’t pay much attention too.  They are mostly brown and spend much of their time blending in with the leaf litter.  So far this spring I’ve found a Gemmed Satyr … Continue reading →

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Henry’s Elfin

Posted on March 14, 2013 by admin

An interesting find on the Redbud.  This is a butterfly called Henry’s Elfin (Callophrys henrici).  They are a type of hairstreak butterfly-quite small like all hairstreaks.  Usually unnoticed, as they don’t have the bright orange flashy colors associated with many … Continue reading →

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Spring is Here

Posted on March 10, 2013 by admin

Spring is here!  The signs are everywhere.  Trees are greening out and flowering.  The May Apples are up, the dogwoods are just starting to leaf out.  Winter birds such as the Cedar waxwings are still hanging around waiting on the … Continue reading →

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Duck Out of Water

Posted on February 24, 2013 by admin

Ducks are supposed to be swimming in the water-right?  Well, not all ducks stay in the water all the time.  We just have a picture in our mind that ducks should be swimming around in a lake somewhere. The fine … Continue reading →

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Fish for Breakfast

Posted on February 7, 2013 by admin

What better way to start off the day than having fresh fish for breakfast.  Now if you didn’t know better, you’d think this little bird might have gotten a little ambitious in catching that rather large perch.  How does he … Continue reading →

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Vesper Sparrow

Posted on January 31, 2013 by admin

Vesper Sparrows can be found in northwest Louisiana during the winter months.  This bird was photographed at Red River National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters Unit.  A Savannah Sparrow was on the same dead tree as this Vesper Sparrow.  Seems like Savannahs are plentiful, but … Continue reading →

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White-crowned Pigeon

Posted on January 18, 2013 by admin

Here’s another lifer bird.  This is a White-crowned Pigeon (Columba leucocephala).  They are common in the Bahamas, Cuba, Florida Keys and even found in the southern Florida tip.  This particular image was taken in Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas at a … Continue reading →

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Cuban Grassquit

Posted on January 17, 2013 by admin

One of several new life species encountered on a recent trip to the Carribean.  This bird is a male Cuban Grassquit (Tiarus canorus) and was photographed in the capital city of Nassau on the island of New Providence, Bahamas.  The … Continue reading →

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The Charmer

Posted on January 16, 2013 by admin

What’s there not to like about this guy?  Looks sharp decked out in his flamboyant orange outfit.  The spikes down his back are definitely an added bonus.  That big wart-like spot on the side of his face…well you can overlook … Continue reading →

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Mouse Alert

Posted on September 30, 2012 by admin

Attention all mice (and other small tasty animals).  Run for cover! This juvenile Red-shouldered Hawk landed in a Locust tree and perched for several minutes before flying off.  I was standing behind my big lens and tripod, so maybe the … Continue reading →

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