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Twilight Catch Light
As the sun goes down, this Short Eared Owl takes to the sky in search of his supper. Memphis, TN
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Nestbuilders
These Cattle Egrets are setting up house in New Iberia, LA.
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Formation Flying
These Sandhill Cranes make formation flying look easy at Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge.
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Sun Salutation
This Great White Egret meditates on the still, calm perfection of the morning at Herb Parsons Lake, Memphis, TN.
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Ambush
This heron was having a good day snatching dragon flies that were careless enough to fly too close.
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Catch of the Day
Hungry chicks call for a steady supply of protein like this nice fish! Shiloh National Park, TN.
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Dad Gives Mom a Snack
Dad was on his way to the nest with this treat when Mom intercepted him. She was probably already growing eggs for the next clutch. He obliged. Cordova, TN.
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Evening Roost
A heron takes a lonely post for the night. Reelfoot Lake, Tiptonville, TN.
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Pinpoint Landing
An osprey demonstrates a precision landing at Reelfoot Lake, Tiptonville, TN.
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Egret in Tree Top
A soft and graceful landing in the delicate branches of a cedar at Reelfoot Lake, Tiptonville, TN.
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King of the Skies
It's no wonder this was chosen as our national bird. Shiloh National Park, TN.
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Conflict
Snowy White Egrets having a dispute over territory. New Iberia, LA.
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Fawns in a Field
Very young fawns feed on the tender grass of August. Shiloh National Park, TN.
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On Guard
This osprey stands ready to challenge anyone coming too close to its nest at Reelfoot Lake, Tiptonville, TN.
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Canis Latrans
This coyote is keeping a close eye on me as I observe its morning hunt at Shiloh National Park, TN.
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Big Buck White Tail
A buck doesn't get this big without being aware of the presence of a photographer. Cades Cove, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN.
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Flaunt 'em if you got 'em
This Anole lizard proudly displays his dewlap to impress the ladies near Gulf Shores, AL.
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The Launch
With a powerful sweep of its massive wings this eagle commits to the launch at Shiloh National Park, TN.
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Sushi Delivery
Bringing in a nice fish for the chicks, Reelfoot Lake, Tiptonville, TN.
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House Finch
A House Finch strikes a pose during courtship rituals, Lakeland, TN.
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Leaping Cranes
These Sandhill Cranes are showing off at the Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge near Dayton, TN
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In No Uncertain Terms
This Green Heron is making it crystal clear to the interloper exactly who is the owner of this log. Cordova, TN.
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Bejeweled
Mature Ruby Throated Hummingbird in early spring at Lakeland, TN.