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MikeA

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Re: Birds of TN.
« Reply #15 on: March 13, 2014, 08:02:54 PM »
Yea I was pretty unsure how he was going to react to me and yes I was nervous. Cant get the shot if you're scared,, and that's why I don't have some really close up Black Bear shots!  :o

This huge Redtail Hawk stopped today by to check things out. There was too much brush and air between us to get a good capture. Still cool to watch him watching me.
 


For Yoda, Eastern Towhee.




American Robin

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« Reply #16 on: March 13, 2014, 08:17:06 PM »
Really nice work Mike.  You could get these published in a field guide or magazine.
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Re: Birds of TN.
« Reply #17 on: March 13, 2014, 08:31:30 PM »
Thanks Glen!
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Re: Birds of TN.
« Reply #18 on: March 18, 2014, 09:34:14 PM »
Carolina Chickadee


Red Bellied Woodpecker



Pileated Woodpecker


Eastern Towhee. These birds have gotten to know me and it almost feels like the welcome me everyday when I show up.


Osprey
One of my most prized shots. I caught this one just as a Black Swallowtail buzzed the Osprey's head giving the Osprey a good scare.

Sneak Attack!






Grackle


One of my favorites, Carolina Wren.


Tufted Titmouse

TT who thought it was hidden from the 600mm...


House Finch

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Re: Birds of TN.
« Reply #19 on: March 18, 2014, 09:40:48 PM »
Most annoying and yet one of the most awesome of the bunch. These guys are smart like a crow. Bluejay.


Great Blue Heron.


Kingfisher


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Re: Birds of TN.
« Reply #20 on: March 18, 2014, 10:04:35 PM »
Bald Eagle.




Wild Turkey


Hummingbirds. Arguably the most awesome fliers in the sky. 




White Crane


Black-crowned Night-Heron


Yellow-Crowned Night Heron


Barred Owl


The most sought after bird I go after. Great Horned Owl. If you know where one lives CALL ME!




Mallard




Not sure about these Ducks??






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Re: Birds of TN.
« Reply #21 on: March 18, 2014, 10:19:35 PM »
Wood Duck. I'm going to work on a better woodie shot in the next few days.


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Re: Birds of TN.
« Reply #22 on: March 19, 2014, 08:01:58 AM »
Some gorgeous shots Mike. I have an owl in the neighborhood, just trying to figure out where he lives, seen him in the same tree multiple times, a big fella, once I narrow it down, I will let you know.

Couldn't agree more on the Bluejays.
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« Reply #23 on: March 19, 2014, 10:34:29 AM »
If you see him more then once in daylight let me know. I have ways to get them to come to me.
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Re: Birds of TN.
« Reply #24 on: March 19, 2014, 12:17:29 PM »
I saw him twice last week in the same tree when I get home @ 5:10. I will look tonight.
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Re: Birds of TN.
« Reply #25 on: March 19, 2014, 12:32:12 PM »
I think that the ducks you were not sure about are blue wing teal. Thanks for the beautiful pictures. The pictures take me away from my gloomy mood this time of the year.
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Re: Birds of TN.
« Reply #26 on: March 19, 2014, 04:48:01 PM »
Mike - you take some real nice pictures, thanks for sharing!  It's a real pleasant break from meetings and emails...

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Re: Birds of TN.
« Reply #27 on: March 19, 2014, 07:43:53 PM »
I think your right they are BWT's.

Thanks for the compliments! It's one of the things that makes life better IMO. It's alot like fishing. Some of these guys are hard to get close to so it is challenging. I get to be in the outdoors being part of the natural world. At the end of the day if I did everything right I get a good picture of my trophy.
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Re: Birds of TN.
« Reply #28 on: March 19, 2014, 10:02:52 PM »
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But she goes not abroad, in search of monsters to destroy.

She is the well-wisher to the freedom and independence of all.

She is the champion and vindicator only of her own.

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Re: Birds of TN.
« Reply #29 on: March 25, 2014, 08:55:39 AM »
What is the blue/orange small bird above?  Just saw one this morning while I was out walking the river trail and wondered what it was...
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