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We are back in Ohio and went for a hike as soon as we could. We were greated by a number of Viceroy Butterflies. It was so wonderrful to see them. It was the first we have seen this season.

I have addresssed the confusion between the Viceroy and the Monarch in the past so I am not going to go there today. Click here to see that post.

~ Rick

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Keep Trying

We took a couple mile walk on the beach Thursday morning. The sunrise was amazing (last photo below). I got all excited when I saw this Snowy Egret land near us. All I had with me was my iPhone, but that did not stop me. I walked in his direction, snapping photos as I approached him. When he took off, I followed. I finaly called it and finished our hike. Keep in mind, none of these photos of this bird are up to my normal standard. It was just too far away. But hey, I love to share.

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Our room was on the 12th floor, facing the beach. We had not been in our rom long when I saw this Snowy Egret land on the beach below. Yes, I had my big camera with me, so I started snapping photos. They did not come out perfect, but here they are.

Never give up on that special photo .. it may not be perfect, but th journey is worth it. Enjoy .. I did.

~ Rick

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Clouds, Rainbow and Footprints

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We had the opportunity to spend some time at Myrtle Beach this week. I shot these photos while walking on the beach on this cloudy morning. I love how they turned out. I plan to get a print of the last one. It was my favorte photo of the week. I may print that on glass and hang it.

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A Bird Duet

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These photos were taken on two different days. The first photo was taken while we hiked at Stillwater Prairie Reserve. This American Goldfinch was setting on the ground, just off the hiking trail. I was surprised at how close I was to him, but he did not seem overly concerned. As I approached, he finally took a short flight. I'm talking 5 feet at most. This dance repeated several times. I was really concerned that this beautiful little bird was injured. He did finally fly away and I lost him in the taller grass. I'll never know the outcome for this one.

The second photo was taken at the Rangline entrance to the reserve. This one was in a tree near the trail. It was fun to listen to this indigo bunting making some beautiful music. But what was really cool is that he was not alone. It was a duet as he was joined by a cardinal in the tree next door (the 3rd photo). They made beautiful music together.

~ Rick

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