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Wednesday, April 16, 2014

The Day I Fell In Love

We do not owe the tax man!! There's still the regular quarterly payment, but at least we don't have to send anything else. Hallelujah and whoop dee doo! These statements have nothing to do with this post. Just wanted to have a mini-celebration since it's such an anomaly.

These are photos from our March 22nd field trip with our birding class, also known as, "the day Gail fell in love with kayaking." No boating images; only nesting egrets doing their thing. Hope you enjoy!







44 comments:

  1. AnvilcloudApril 16, 2014 at 5:33 AM

    I love your egrets.

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  2. Elizabeth EdwardsApril 16, 2014 at 6:09 AM

    gorgeous birdie. ( :
    i dislike this time of the year due to tax season. so silly. the government should be giving us money for living in the country. nuts!!

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  3. Buttons ThoughtsApril 16, 2014 at 6:23 AM

    Oh Gail I can see why you would fall in love with kayaking because your bird photos rock. Oh what incredible shots. Hug B

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  4. Author R. Mac WheelerApril 16, 2014 at 6:52 AM

    ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS photos

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  5. EG CameraGirlApril 16, 2014 at 6:53 AM

    Incredibly beautiful birds!

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  6. Author R. Mac WheelerApril 16, 2014 at 6:56 AM

    Loved these pictures so much I pasted a link to this post on Facebook. I couldn't find you on FB, or I would have tagged you

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  7. Bas.April 16, 2014 at 7:01 AM

    super o wat is hij mooi.

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  8. UnknownApril 16, 2014 at 8:19 AM

    I cannot even imagine how exciting it would be to see these beautiful birds - your photos are stunning.

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  9. UnknownApril 16, 2014 at 8:26 AM

    So Awesome my friend..

    Hugs~

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  10. AnonymousApril 16, 2014 at 8:57 AM

    Elegant birds, so beautifully photographed.

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  11. hootnonnyApril 16, 2014 at 9:17 AM

    These are fantastic...no wonder you love kayaking. It takes you up close and personal. Can't wait to see more from your big adventures.

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  12. StephanieApril 16, 2014 at 9:25 AM

    So very pretty, Gail. I remember when you shared these beautiful birds a few weeks ago and again I am awed by their loveliness.

    Hugs to you!

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  13. TexWisGirlApril 16, 2014 at 9:32 AM

    my goodness, these are gorgeous! your photos illustrate why the egrets were almost driven to extinction for their plumes. :)

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  14. IrmaApril 16, 2014 at 9:40 AM

    Great photos Gail.
    Perfect photographed, my compliments.
    Greetings Irma

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  15. MelissaApril 16, 2014 at 9:54 AM

    I used to see Egrets regularly when I lived in California, but they never had such fancy plumage as the ones you photograph. You capture them beautifully!

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  16. barbara l. haleApril 16, 2014 at 10:19 AM

    Fabulous photos, Gail! They are such graceful, beautiful birds!

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  17. Ruth HiebertApril 16, 2014 at 11:27 AM

    These are stunning pictures. As for the kayak,well,you can have my space.I prefer to keep my feet on solid ground. :)

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  18. RoanApril 16, 2014 at 11:57 AM

    I'm doing the happy dance for you! The pictures are amazing!

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  19. KerryApril 16, 2014 at 12:17 PM

    So elegant, like brides dressed for their weddings! Love it.

    Hey we don't owe any additional taxes either. :-)

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  20. Sallie (FullTime-Life)April 16, 2014 at 2:12 PM

    Oh Gayle, each of your pictures is a poem!

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  21. Brian KingApril 16, 2014 at 4:24 PM

    Gorgeous shots! The feathers look so delicate! Very nice!

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  22. HilaryApril 16, 2014 at 5:52 PM

    These a amazing. That last one is so dreamy.

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  23. eileeninmdApril 16, 2014 at 6:01 PM

    Gorgeous images of the Egrets.. They are beautiful!

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  24. eileeninmdApril 16, 2014 at 6:01 PM

    Gorgeous images of the Egrets.. They are beautiful!

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  25. Linda at To Behold The BeautyApril 16, 2014 at 8:40 PM

    All I can say is, if I was a female egret, these male displays would make my heart go pittypat. Your photos are wonderful. I think the third one is my favorite, but that could change on my next scroll-through. :)

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  26. DeniseinVAApril 16, 2014 at 8:42 PM

    Gail, these photos have made my night. They are such elegant birds, captured so beautifully by you. Thank you :)

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  27. DebbieApril 16, 2014 at 9:15 PM

    Magical....he is going to have all the girls swooning!

    Your images are just gorgeous, what a special, exciting sighting!!

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  28. UnknownApril 16, 2014 at 9:17 PM

    Congrats on not owing any more to the tax man that always calls for celebration :). Your photos are gorgeous, the detail in this series is off the charts awesome!

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  29. DebbieApril 16, 2014 at 9:23 PM

    Needed one more look, wondering why you don't have more followers, more peeps seeing these breathtaking images!! I am honored to be viewing these!!

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  30. Evelyn S.April 16, 2014 at 9:50 PM

    Those have to be the most beautiful birds anywhere! I would love to be able to see one in real-life, but your photos are just amazing, Gail. (Glad you didn't have to pay any more in taxes!)

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  31. Laura Delegal - Leroy PhotographyApril 16, 2014 at 10:00 PM

    They're feathers make me happy

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  32. Kim StevensApril 16, 2014 at 10:03 PM

    I too am in love and think I hear angels singing...these are gorgeous Gail and there is nothing like a bird with his breeding plumage!! xo

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  33. AnonymousApril 17, 2014 at 2:01 AM

    Wonderful picture of the bird. Enjoyed seeing them. They look something different for me. Pure white color beak with yellow and a green color near the beak! Wonderful!

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  34. Kenneth Cole SchneiderApril 17, 2014 at 6:18 AM

    Splendid photos of the egrets with their nuptial plumes! I lived in New Orleans for 5 years but it was work, work, work and no chance to paddle in the bayous. Did like the food!

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  35. maryaustriaApril 17, 2014 at 8:49 AM

    What a beauty! Your photos are so gorgeous! Love them all!

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  36. SuzanApril 17, 2014 at 10:27 AM

    Looks like a lovely tutu!! Ms Egret is so very stylish - with the skirt around the back and open in the front!! Absolutely lovely shots!!
    Kayaking is the most AWESOMENESS!!

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  37. ElaApril 17, 2014 at 12:35 PM

    Oh, gorgeous birds !!!!

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  38. IdaApril 17, 2014 at 10:00 PM

    Amazing shots of the Egrets. What gorgeous birds.

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  39. AnonymousApril 18, 2014 at 1:55 AM

    Wow wow wow - so beautifully elegant!

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  40. Stewart MApril 19, 2014 at 2:26 AM

    Great shots - love the breeding finery!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  41. AnonymousApril 20, 2014 at 12:45 PM

    I'm glad tax day was painless, and happy to see you enjoying kayaking.

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  42. Joke (Joke's Camera)April 21, 2014 at 2:14 AM

    These pictures are really amazing, Gail. I love them. The colors and light are so fantastic. Have a nice Easter monday. Greetings from the Netherlands, Joke

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  43. AnonymousApril 21, 2014 at 10:19 AM

    Love the Snowy White Egret. They are such simple yet stunning birds. You have captured them so well.

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  44. HelmaApril 21, 2014 at 1:40 PM

    Ohhh .... I think this bird is so beautiful!
    Beautiful white and so graceful. In the Netherlands we have these beautiful birds unfortunately.

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