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Western Flycatcher – They’re Back!

Western Flycatcher

They’re Back! They’re back from south of the border! Each year we look forward to seeing the return of this elfin member of the Tyrant Flycatcher family arrive, build their nests and raise their young. Last week I thought I heard a male announcing himself in our nearby woods. Yesterday that voice was confirmed and then this sprightly character showed up. Now, buddy, get to work on those flies and mosquitoes! ~ Anecdote and Western Flycatcher capture, They’re Back! © Jerry L. Ferrara

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Water Buffalo – Adorned and Bejeweled

Adorned and Bejeweled A Water Buffalo all ‘decked out’ in ‘modern amphibia’ was adorned and bejeweled. ~ Anecdote and Water Buffalo capture, Adorned and Bejeweled © Jerry L. Ferrara

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Chestnut-headed Bee Eater – Lightning Fast

Lightning Fast We caught this Chestnut-headed Bee Eater in Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka, making multiple trips to its subterranean nest site to deliver meals to its hidden progeny. After delivering the nosh, the adult would wait momentarily at the burrow entrance and then explode away. The challenge was to record the lightning fast action. ~ Anecdote and Chestnut-headed Bee Eater, Lightning Fast © Jerry L. Ferrara

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Leopard – Shades of Black and White

Leopard

Shades of Black and White In the shadows the feline waitsPatient, it anticipatesFor the moment soon to comeA deadly deed will sure be done ~ Poem and Leopard capture, Shades of Black and White © Jerry L. Ferrara

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Great Egret/Water Buffalo – Hunting From A View

Great Egret/Water Buffalo

Hunting From A View An enterprising Great Egret uses a Water Buffalo as an observation platform from which to spy its prey. It was hunting from a view. ~ Anecdote and Great Egret/Water Buffalo capture, Hunting From A View © Jerry L. Ferrara

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