Hooded Oriole (Male) - that brilliant yellow!

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A new life is born...

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The little things in life...

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A Caspian tern taking flight on a chilly, gloomy morning...

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Survival instincts...

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Black skimmers - notice the uneven bill. It flies low, with its lower bill slicing through the water. When the bill touches the fish, the upper bill snaps down to catch it.

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Vermilion Flycatcher perched on a low, exposed branch, scanning for insects.

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I see the pink rose is a little shy and drew the attention of the hummingbird. Such is the bond of nature. Beautiful, isn't it?

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Before consuming the nectar from flowers, a female hooded oriole takes a thorough look.

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There are tales of weak and hungry ospreys being dragged to the bottom, unable to release the fish or lift off from the water successfully. But this male is strong, and those long, curved claws are for an unbreakable hold

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Notice the pollens and the nectar on the edge of the beak...

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Today I don't feel like doing anything....

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At the edge of a grassland, a White-tailed Kite perched on an exposed tree with a good view of the surroundings

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Spiky hairstyles are still popular...

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Have you ever stared into the eyes of an owl?

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Marsh wren making a dramatic entry into 2023...

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You never realize how weird you are until you have a kid who acts just like you

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Western Grebes exhibit highly complicated courtship behavior. One such show involves running across the water.

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The copper-red throat patch on Allen's hummingbird resembles a gorget.

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Gone fishing...

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