A few from Viera

raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
edited April 21, 2010 in Wildlife
I met up with Harry at the Viera wetlands last friday morning. Here are some shots.

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1. Sandhill family

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2. Local Shrike

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3. Another Sandhill

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4. The Limpkins were all over the place.

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5. Possible Limpkin nest robbery suspect.

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6. Boat-tailed Grackle strutting his stuff.

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7. Green Heron

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8. Least Bitern

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9.Watersnake

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10. Glossy Ibis flipping snails.
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  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited April 15, 2010
    All good stuff, Glenn! thumb.gif

    The Grackle; however, is exceptionally pleasing in all respects.
  • alexfalexf Registered Users Posts: 436 Major grins
    edited April 15, 2010
    Excellent job. Great IQ.
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  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Major grins Rockledge, FL on the Space CoastPosts: 0 Major grins
    edited April 15, 2010
    Agree with Ric.

    All are good but the Grackle is outstanding. Laying down in the road to get that one or shooting from the other bank?
  • jwearjwear Registered Users Posts: 8,013 Major grins
    edited April 15, 2010
    NOT BAD but the grackle is as good as it gets -that is a great shot Glen thumb.gif the shrike would be next .I found one finally got some good shots but not as good as that one
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  • GiphsubGiphsub Registered Users Posts: 2,662 Major grins
    edited April 16, 2010
    My vote for the Grackle too Glenn!clap.gif Very good set! thumb.gif
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  • Dennis KaczorDennis Kaczor Registered Users Posts: 2,413 Major grins
    edited April 16, 2010
    Very nice series Glenn, and the one that stands out for me as well is the Grackle with the strut and head feathers up, a bird with an attitude look.
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  • Cousin MadnessCousin Madness Registered Users Posts: 79 Big grins
    edited April 18, 2010
    Very nice Glenn. I like the Sandhill baby and the water snake.


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  • JenGraceJenGrace Registered Users Posts: 1,229 Major grins
    edited April 19, 2010
    I was out there just the other day... I love that place!

    Love the grackle and what you must've had to do the get that shot! The loggerhead shrike is also wonderful.
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  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited April 20, 2010
    Ric Grupe wrote:
    All good stuff, Glenn! thumb.gif

    The Grackle; however, is exceptionally pleasing in all respects.

    Thanks Ric! I went all the way to Viera and my best shot was a Grackle. (Which are all over the place were I live)
    alexf wrote:
    Excellent job. Great IQ.

    Thanks Alex!
    Jim K wrote:
    Agree with Ric.

    All are good but the Grackle is outstanding. Laying down in the road to get that one or shooting from the other bank?

    Thanks Jim! Just kneeling on the road with my 70-200mm. They were pretty oblivious to me.
    jwear wrote:
    NOT BAD but the grackle is as good as it gets -that is a great shot Glen thumb.gif the shrike would be next .I found one finally got some good shots but not as good as that one

    Thanks Jeff! Shrikes are a little more common here than in the SoCal.
    Glenn

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  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited April 21, 2010
    Harry's got some serious competition ylsuper.gifrolleyes1.gif
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  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited April 21, 2010
    Sweet set, Glenn. Looks like you're having a really good trip. thumb.gif

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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited April 21, 2010
    Outstanding set of images Glenn. It was a pleasure to spend some toime with you.
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