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Monday, June 23, 2014

Jefferson Island: The End

Well, not 'the end' forever. Certainly I'll be back to Jefferson Island at some point in the near future. Right now it is just too hot and humid to survive the sub-tropical elements. These are some stragglers from my June 7th outing. Hope you enjoy and have a great week!
Cattle egret

Roseate spoonbill and female anhinga

Breeding Louisiana heron (aka tri-colored heron)

Roseate spoonbill

Breeding Louisiana heron

Cattle egret

Nesting (L-R): cattle egret, white ibis, roseate spoonbill with chicks

View of nesting area, called Rip's Rookery

42 comments:

  1. UnknownJune 23, 2014 at 5:45 AM

    Awesome shots! I hope you have a great week as well!

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  2. IndraniJune 23, 2014 at 5:50 AM

    Whoa! Gorgeous captures all!

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  3. Author R. Mac WheelerJune 23, 2014 at 6:21 AM

    Loved the array.

    Kudos!

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  4. Hootin AnniJune 23, 2014 at 6:50 AM

    Love this...I search and search and search for some spoonbills breeding here, to no avail. So, I am really enjoying this Gail.

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  5. RoanJune 23, 2014 at 7:00 AM

    The anhinga is a new one for me. Love them all!

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  6. ShugJune 23, 2014 at 8:03 AM

    Good morning Gail.....
    Hope your weekend was a good one!! I'm with Roan, I've not heard of the anhinga. It's feathers have a slick look to them. The pink on the spoonbill always catches my eye...so very pretty.
    I'll be passing through your state at the end of the week...only wish that we were going to be traveling down your way.
    enjoy a blessed day!
    Shug

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  7. TexWisGirlJune 23, 2014 at 8:48 AM

    wow! i'm just amazed at the trio nesters! the egret in flight shot is gorgeous! well, all of your shots are. :)

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  8. AnvilcloudJune 23, 2014 at 9:22 AM

    Thanks for the vicarious trip to Jefferson Island.

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  9. AnonymousJune 23, 2014 at 9:51 AM

    The cattle egret is El Magnifico. Still in love with the Spoonbills. I know it is hot and miserable in the summer. My Ex was stationed at Fort Polk, which he called Ft. Puke.

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  10. AnonymousJune 23, 2014 at 9:54 AM

    What a great series this has been. YOur photography is superb, Gail.

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  11. nookwormJune 23, 2014 at 9:55 AM

    I'm glad you took so many wonderful pictures of these birds. Otherwise I might not ever see them in their full beauty.

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  12. KarenJune 23, 2014 at 10:32 AM

    Jaw dropping captures Gail! Your in-flights are marvellous!

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  13. AnonymousJune 23, 2014 at 10:49 AM

    Wow wow wow - gorgeous shots.

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  14. PantherkaJune 23, 2014 at 11:09 AM

    Wonderful ... what a beauty.

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  15. HelmaJune 23, 2014 at 1:52 PM

    I really do see a little green with envy though lol ...
    Truly amazing pictures and beautiful spoonbills!
    My compliments.

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  16. you-wee becauseJune 23, 2014 at 2:03 PM

    Hi Gail,
    really some impressive birds you took! Every now and then you may see some grey herons or some white storks here in the south of Germany, but generally we have much smaller and less colorful birds here in our region compared to Louisiana!
    Have a great new week,
    thanks for your kind comment,
    Uwe.

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  17. UnknownJune 23, 2014 at 2:46 PM

    All of these images are beautiful but that Roseate Spoonbill in flight is breathtaking... that wingspan and detail you captured is magnificent!

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  18. Ruth HiebertJune 23, 2014 at 2:51 PM

    Very impressive pictures. I love the flight shots. Those wings are spectacular in each one.

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  19. DebbieJune 23, 2014 at 3:26 PM

    i had a favorite, then another, then another....

    the flight shots are just stunning!!!!

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  20. Brian KingJune 23, 2014 at 4:17 PM

    Beautiful! I like the Cattle Egrets! They look like they could be feisty!

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  21. eileeninmdJune 23, 2014 at 4:30 PM

    Gail, these are amazing shots. I love the Cattle Egret and the Spoonbills. But, then I really love them all. Have a happy week!

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  22. Elizabeth EdwardsJune 23, 2014 at 6:37 PM

    i love that they can all hang out together. awesome!! what gorgeous birdies. ( :

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  23. LCJune 23, 2014 at 9:04 PM

    These are marvelous as well as the ones of parents and babies in previous post. I am enjoying them in AC. Glad to know you are taking care of yourself and avoiding dangers of heat.

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  24. IrmaJune 24, 2014 at 2:17 AM

    What a great flying shots.
    My compliments, Gail.

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  25. The CrankyJune 24, 2014 at 5:49 AM

    I always thought anhingas were such odd looking birds, but absolutely fascinating.

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  26. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmJune 24, 2014 at 6:31 AM

    These are such incredible shots! You have a way with birds, that is for sure.

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  27. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmJune 24, 2014 at 6:31 AM

    These are such incredible shots! You have a way with birds, that is for sure.

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  28. EG CameraGirlJune 24, 2014 at 6:55 AM

    How I would LOVE to go birding with you! Wonderful photos!

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  29. Beatrice P. BoydJune 24, 2014 at 7:03 AM

    Just spent some time looking at all the photo posts centered on your Jefferson Island and such spectacular shots, as always...the variety of bird life is amazing and shown off so beautifully through your captures.

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  30. orchid0324June 24, 2014 at 8:29 AM

    OMG!!! Your photographs of flying birds are incredibly GORGEOUS☆☆☆ Yes, I enjoyed every pictures; haha, I cannot differentiate birds like you and your friends but slowly I'll try my best p;) My favorite (if I can) is Roseate spoonbill flying shot, just amazing. I wonder if you ever thought about publishing a book,Gail (or you've already have).

    I hope you all are having a wonderful new week.
    Sending you lots of Love and Hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*

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  31. Inspired By JuneJune 24, 2014 at 9:02 AM

    I love how they all nest near one another. Animals are typically most protective around their young {and food!} so the fact that these different species will nest so closely together really says a lot. I'm sad to see your series end, Gail, it's been amazing! Looking forward to what you have to share next!!!

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  32. carol l mckennaJune 24, 2014 at 11:44 AM

    Magnificent nature shots for OWT ~ birds are so beautiful ~ thanks, xoxo

    artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)

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  33. LindaJune 24, 2014 at 4:02 PM

    Wow! You have some incredible shots here!

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  34. UnknownJune 24, 2014 at 4:28 PM

    What incredible and exotic birds you have - and such beautiful captures!

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  35. betty-NZJune 24, 2014 at 8:15 PM

    These are some amazing photos! Your birds in flight are wonderful!

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  36. Black Jack's CarolJune 24, 2014 at 9:00 PM

    Ditto TexWis's comment. Just incredible to see these species so beautifully photographed.

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  37. s.cJune 26, 2014 at 4:00 AM

    Great bird shots. Like them all.

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  38. hootnonnyJune 26, 2014 at 9:41 AM

    Wonderful! I particularly like the second one w/the pair.

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  39. KathyJune 26, 2014 at 4:49 PM

    I am so in awe of your photos! You could get a job as a wildlife photographer!

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  40. Sallie (FullTime-Life)June 26, 2014 at 11:19 PM

    Wonderful as always. (You better go back there when the weather is better ... it's a magic island I think!) Something so cool about seeing two different birds sharing the same tree ... it always fascinates me.

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  41. SuzanJune 28, 2014 at 11:46 AM

    My, My!!! Amazing shots. The spoonbill and heron in flight! I'm amazed how you do it!! Excellent!!

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  42. DonnaJune 28, 2014 at 7:07 PM

    I agree Gail....wow! and are these birds nesting in the same tree? Beautiful birds I have never seen before!!

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