Wood Duck (m)

 

Wood Duck hens are beauties. And not shy about getting close to cameras.

 

Here's why Tufted Titmouses sometimes don't show much of a tuft....A submissive Tufted Titmouse lowers its crest, sleeking it down like a skullcap when interacting with dominant birds. Juvenile Tufted Titmice, which have lower social status than adults, often keep their crests down when the more dominant adults are around.

 

This morning's glow.

 

Wood Ducks

 

A Coopers Hawk locked in on a squirrel. Or possibly my forehead.

 

A Green Heron pretty intent on spearing his next victim.

 

A horde of Cedar Waxwings descended on the backyard, popped back a few berries then stampeded off to the next yard.

 

Giggles at Grandma's

 

A Great Egret post featuring a Great Egret on a post.

 

Oh, and CJ was here for 10 days last month and he was such an entertaining little fella.

 

We had a multi-night guest and she made us smile pretty much every waking minute she was here.

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