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Friday, June 6, 2014

Afternoon at the Swamp

Just some things I observed on a quick afternoon walk on May 13th.
Sparkly dragonfly

House finch right before take-off

It's been a banner year for the Eastern lubbers...or a bad year depending on one's perspective.

Prothonotary warbler with a spider lunch for the chicks.

A pair of broad-headed skinks, male (red head) and female (brown)

Swarms of bugs on the main path. Close mouth, eyes, and nose. Don't breathe if at all possible.

Wildflower

Wildflowers
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend. Double D has offered to drive me Jefferson Island to observe the spoonbills and egrets. There should be little babies by now. Stay tuned and thank you so much for your visits!

Edit: This post was selected by Hilary at The Smitten Image in her Phine Photography section. Hilary is a wonderful and generous blogger. Please visit her site if you have time. You won't regret it!

45 comments:

  1. Carole M.June 6, 2014 at 5:21 AM

    such a wonderful variety here Gail, and I love that P. Warbler!

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  2. AnvilcloudJune 6, 2014 at 5:31 AM

    You sure see much on your walks. Thanks.

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  3. AndyJune 6, 2014 at 5:31 AM

    Superb photos of a place that I would enjoy exploring.

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  4. RoanJune 6, 2014 at 5:38 AM

    The first shot is a work of art. Love the warbler.

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  5. Optimistic ExistentialistJune 6, 2014 at 5:48 AM

    Such incredible shots Gail!! Love the House Finch and the Lubbers! I have never seen Lubbers before.

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  6. maryaustriaJune 6, 2014 at 5:56 AM

    Wow! These shots are fantastic! I love the first one ... these glittering spots on the wings are stunning!

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  7. Hootin AnniJune 6, 2014 at 6:03 AM

    Oh my....I literally had to wipe my face and nose with all those nasty flying bugs. Phewww!!!

    Love the red/orange wildflower.

    Enjoy your weekend trip. Hope to see some baby spoonbills. I've not seen them in the 'wild'.

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  8. Buttons ThoughtsJune 6, 2014 at 6:07 AM

    Oh babies I cannot wait you always make me smile your photos are truly amazing. Have a nice weekend. Hug B

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  9. orchid0324June 6, 2014 at 6:39 AM

    OMG; varieties of GORGEOUS photographs from nature♡♡♡ The Eastern lubber really have bright color, I've never seen grasshopper like that p;) Thanks for the word "banner year", I remember this word used only for business.

    Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*

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  10. EG CameraGirlJune 6, 2014 at 7:20 AM

    Thanks for taking us along, Gail.I hope you have a GREAT weekend!

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  11. PantherkaJune 6, 2014 at 7:43 AM

    Your photos are beautiful!
    I wish you a nice weekend.

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  12. KathyJune 6, 2014 at 7:52 AM

    Love the red flower. Skinks give me the jeebies.

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  13. The CrankyJune 6, 2014 at 7:56 AM

    What a wonderful, and beautiful, variety of shots Gail..... 'scuse me whilst I go contemplate the dragonfly some more.
    In all seriousness, thank you so much for your kind comment yesterday.

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  14. Author R. Mac WheelerJune 6, 2014 at 8:10 AM

    flippin' amazing shots.

    Particularly loved the capture of the two skinks. So cool.

    I walked through a swarm of skeeters that think in the woods this week...had to take a couple Benadryl and bathe in the gel to survive. No more walks without OFF.

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  15. rainfield61June 6, 2014 at 9:15 AM

    You have found gems in the first picture.

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  16. AnonymousJune 6, 2014 at 9:36 AM

    Beautiful shots. The sparkly wings are amazing.

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  17. hootnonnyJune 6, 2014 at 9:55 AM

    Cool dragonfly. There are some creepy critters in them there swamps!

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  18. TexWisGirlJune 6, 2014 at 10:00 AM

    marvelous! from the bejeweled dragon to the bright warbler and the lizard pair - you even made the midges attractive. :)

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  19. TexWisGirlJune 6, 2014 at 10:00 AM

    (we're gonna have a banner year for hoppers, here. billions of young ones around already. *sigh*)

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  20. KarenJune 6, 2014 at 10:06 AM

    Beautiful shots. I love the skinks and the dragonfly is magical! Enjoy your weekend.

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  21. Tina Fariss BarbourJune 6, 2014 at 10:10 AM

    Such a beautiful array of photos! I love the dragonfly. And you captured the birds at just the right moment. You have such a wonderful eye.

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  22. LindaJune 6, 2014 at 10:38 AM

    Wow, Gail, so many beautiful things here! Green is my favourite colour, and the green in your last photo takes my breath away. The skinks are so cute, and the birds are gorgeous. Thanks so much for sharing all this, you made me smile.

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  23. Bas.June 6, 2014 at 12:33 PM

    geweldig mooie serie

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  24. eileeninmdJune 6, 2014 at 12:33 PM

    Gail, these are just amazing shots!
    the first one is one of my favorites! Happy weekend!

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  25. WillowJune 6, 2014 at 7:15 PM

    WOW !!! These shots really pop ~ awesome.
    That first shot is super incredible !

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  26. DebbieJune 6, 2014 at 7:23 PM

    omgoodness, what an amazing set of images!! I will walk with you any day of the week!!

    Impossible to pick a favorite!!

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  27. AnonymousJune 6, 2014 at 7:25 PM

    Beautiful pictures. I love the composition on the flower shots!

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  28. Sallie (FullTime-Life)June 6, 2014 at 8:29 PM

    Such a beautiful swamp -- thanks for sharing it.

    We expect to be off the grid for about a week starting tomorrow evening.... so take care of those spoonbill babies until I can catch back up.

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  29. Brian KingJune 6, 2014 at 10:14 PM

    Gorgeous! I love the warbler! Such brilliant yellow.

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  30. IrmaJune 7, 2014 at 2:33 AM

    Nice varied series of photographs, Gail.
    I wish you a very nice weekend.
    Greetings Irma

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  31. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmJune 7, 2014 at 7:32 AM

    Wow, you got a wonderful assortment of pictures on your walk!

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  32. HilaryJune 7, 2014 at 10:55 AM

    What a perfectly beautiful collection, Gail. I love that sparkly dragonfly best of all.

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  33. 21 WitsJune 7, 2014 at 12:22 PM

    All very stunning captures. Love that birdy!

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  34. AnonymousJune 7, 2014 at 1:41 PM

    Awesome shots Gail. That dragonfly is almost unreal. Humans will never outdo nature!

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  35. ShugJune 7, 2014 at 7:55 PM

    Great details in every single photo...the signs of a fabulous photographer!! Enjoy your trip to Jefferson Island...I'm pretty positive that you'll bring back a lot of special photos for us to see next week...have fun!!

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  36. Waldameise AndreaJune 8, 2014 at 6:15 AM

    Wow, das sind ja geniale Aufnahmen, Gail. Ich bin sehr beeindruckt. Vorallem von dem ersten Foto. Wie lauter kleine Diamanten auf dem Libellenflügel. So etwas habe ich noch nie gesehen, wunderschön.

    Ein lieber Gruß zu dir
    von der Waldameise

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  37. Anita JohnsonJune 8, 2014 at 9:15 AM

    I am running out of words to describe your photos...I'll just say ... (o;

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  38. KerryJune 8, 2014 at 4:40 PM

    These pictures are gem-like. Wonderful, Gail!

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  39. Stewart MJune 9, 2014 at 4:12 AM

    Looks good, but the thought of the mosquitoes is a real downer!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

    PS: what is the issue with the lubbers?

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  40. TexWisGirlJune 9, 2014 at 4:59 PM

    congrats on another POTW!

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  41. GloJune 9, 2014 at 5:22 PM

    Amazing photos :) All tell a tale ~ that swarm of bugs shows what a dedicated photographer you are! Skinks made me smile :)

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  42. StephanieJune 9, 2014 at 7:28 PM

    That Dragonfly is incredible, Gail! Do you ever sell your photos? If you don't than you should because you have amazing talent and your photos always leave me in awe.

    Hugs to you!

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  43. StarlaJune 9, 2014 at 8:37 PM

    The pink flower picture just GRABBED me!!

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  44. Out on the prairieJune 10, 2014 at 8:05 AM

    Very enjoyable shots, love the warbler

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  45. LCJune 10, 2014 at 3:50 PM

    Thanks for these visual treats and for encouraging comments on my blog.

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