Here is a few shots from around the area. Best location is always Jordan lake tailrace in Moncure after some heavy rains. Herons put on a show. 20-30 of them lined up on either side.
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Here is a few shots from around the area. Best location is always Jordan lake tailrace in Moncure after some heavy rains. Herons put on a show. 20-30 of them lined up on either side.
Trails in apex are teaming with wildlife, esp near streams and other waterbodies. I had the best experience here recently.
Old bynum bridge continues to get its spring migration visitors, in spite of the devastating floods from Hurrican Helene last July. Absolutely popping and Tanagers are all over the place. Do visit mornings during the weekend and the birders are thronging the place.
EDIT; I incorrectly tagged the first two as Summer tanagers - they are scarlett tanagers
Got a tip on Fox family at a trail in Apex. and these adorable pups were so busy
This barred owl dad landed 10 ft away from a bridge and then stayed for a good 20 minutes, so close to 3 screaming kids and 2 adults, totally unfazed by our presence
Prob the closest owl interaction I have ever had.
Salem pond park in Apex is a cute location. Great spot to see Green herons
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Baby was standing tall at this nest. Ready for fledging. Mama stands guard
Z8 on 180-600
SS - 200
ISO - 10000 It was really dark
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It is Barred owl time in most trails and parks, esp if there are streams nearby. Chicks are emerging from the nest and fledging.
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Dad, Mom and 3 chicks. He fed the snake to one of the babies. Once they have fledged, babies all sit in separate spots. I guess this is for the parents to figure out which one is fed and which one is not. During this phase, parents bring smaller prey to the babies.
Once they grow up, they hang around closer as parents bring in bigger prey and they now have skills to tear up the squirrel/rabbit.
Shot at 600mm and cropped
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We are in peak spring migration currently. and all of these birds are being reported in our area.
Qn: Which is the only bird in continental US which is all red ? it is here.
Prairie Warbler
Summer Tanager
Prothonotary Warbler
Yellow Rumped Warbler
Kentucky warbler
Great crested flycatcher
Yellow throated warbler
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Kaanapadvukal 3.0 to highlight the biodivesity and ecology of Kole rice fields is currently on at Lalithakala academy, Thrissur
Please attend and most importantly take your children to the exhibition. There are activities planned for them.
Kaanapadvukal 3.0 to highlight the biodivesity and ecology of Kole rice fields is currently on at Lalithakala academy.
Please attend and most important take your children to the exhibition. There are activities planned for them.
3rd Annual photography exhibition that highlights the ecological diversity of the Kole paddy fields is starting tomorrow.
Kole fields are an amazing destination in itself,
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thrissur-Ponnani_Kole_Wetlands