According to my very basic birding skills this is a Brewer's blackbird. He kept me company for a good hour while I sat over the man made dam at the Cattail Marsh. At the right angle and in the right lighting the bird glows an iridescent blue.
Normally I would have been greeted by tailfeathers upon my approach but this great blue heron was obviously more hungry than afraid. It kept one eye on me and one eye on the water. I ended up being the one to leave first.
This is by far my favorite picture from today. I am not arrogant enough to believe that I sneaked up undetected. This frog hopped into the water and disappeared under the vegetation every time I approached, until the last time, when it probably got bored with the game and tolerated my intrusion just long enough for me to get this snapshot.
11 comments:
Awesome, awesome and awesome!!!! Especially the frog pic!!! The colors of the blackbird are cool too!
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That is a COOL frog pic!
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You must have a tremendous camera as well as a good eye! Really great pictures.....
Love the last pic too!!!!!!!!
Ok, now I'm jealous! All 3 of these are my favorites. All 3 are behavior and expression+. Congrats!
You are so right, I love that last picture too. Too cool that fog. I really love traveling around with your via your journal.
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Great pics, especially the blackbird, he`s beautiful! :-)
Sandra xxx
that last one is my favorite too! your intrusion and patience paid off big time! :-)
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That frog or is it a toad shot is just outstanding! You need to submit that one to a contest! Great going! Looks like a great day for photos around your neck of the woods! Keep it up! Lisa
The frog photo is GREAT!!!
How did I miss this one????
I still didn't read all my email.
Excellent...EXCELLENT shot!
You should enter this one in an art show.
Marie
That is a great shot of the frog! Patience pays off...
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