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We amicably discuss animals, weather, climate, soil, plants, waters and note life’s patterns.
We invite you to note what you are seeing around you in your own part of the world, and to share your observations in the comments below.
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I have been processing the videos and still photos of DKos member Hayseed took this last month. I’m presenting a few of his pictures from his trail cameras and hand held video recorder. He and his youngest son take a lot of day trips to Enid Lake, Mississippi where many of his best photos are gathered. The lake is near his home and it is rich with unmolested wildlife. The Osprey in the title photo was taken there.
The Great Blue Heron and the Great Egret were shot from a kayak and a great distance away from the birds. He explained the complications with holding the camera steady while on the water. He is working on a rig that will make the process better and his images clearer that will attach to the kayak and not hinder rowing.
He was also lucky enough to capture a few woodpeckers. He explained that these birds were less nervous because of being high on the trees and were surrounded by water. Here is a Pileated and Hairy Woodpeckers photo.
His trail cameras are mounted on his property near a small pond he has constructed. These cameras have night vision capabilities and there are lots of night time videos of racoon and deer. He also captured a Bobcat on film. I have shared one of his films before. This is one of the most interesting and fun videos of an owl hunting. The frogs (out a little early for this time of year) are easy prey for the owl.
Another new video that I processed, is a day time film of a Red-shouldered Hawk at the same location. The hawk seems to tiptoe around the edge of the water (is if not to get it’s feathers wet).
During the days we are working, we are surrounded by birds of all kinds. We do our best to identify them by sight and sound. Here is one last photo of a year long resident and our state bird.
I have a late entry to contribute. This photo was taken Jan. 28th. I believe it is a Swainson’s Hawk but I put it to the group to contemplate, announce an opinion and discuss.
Here is a poor second photo that may help in the Id.
I hope you have enjoyed these few pictures. As he and I hone our skills at photography we will present more of the birds in our area. Until then friends, I hope your days are filled with song.
Thank you for stopping by.
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What’s up in nature in your area today?
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