I'm confident this is a sparrow, though it looks quite different from the ones I usually photograph. It might be a field sparrow, but who knows? I guess I need to go back and look at some of my field sparrow photos to compare.
~ Rick
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Tracking down this magnificent great blue heron was quite the adventure. He was tucked away deep in the foliage, making capturing a clear photo a true test of patience.
~ Rick
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We spotted this Northern Pearly-Eye Butterfly while hiking early this week. It has so many eyes, it probably saw us coming from three miles away—and judged our hiking boots the entire time!
~ Rick
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It looked like a goose family reunion—or perhaps a very messy party (💩). Needless to say, we steered clear of that minefield!
~ Rick
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This is a Hackberry Emperor Butterfly. We haven't seen as many as usual lately, which I think is just a time-of-day issue. It never was a problem in the past, but it sure seems to be the case this year. Apparently, they need to wake up and catch some early morning rays!
~ Rick
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