You’ve Got To Hide Your Love Away

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This swan has good reason to be sitting on her nest, hiding in the reeds–one of her eggs had been stolen the year before by a so-called human.

Prospect Park

Brooklyn, New York

The Kingfisher

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First time I’ve seen a Belted Kingfisher here in Brooklyn!

Prospect Park,

Brooklyn, New York

Squabble in the Grass: Osprey Vs. Great Egret

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The Great Egret had the bad misfortune to make its nest in the grass about 30 feet under the Osprey’s nest, which contained several baby ospreys. The large Osprey came dive bombing against the Egret several times, but each time the Egret ducked its head back into the grassy nest and eluded the swooping Osprey.

Marine Park Salt Marsh

Brooklyn, New York

My Myna

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“Native to southern Asia, Common Mynas have been sold as cage birds all over the globe. Escapees from captivity have established feral populations in many regions of the world, including southern Florida, where the species is now thriving in cities and suburbs.”

This is a lifer for me.

The side of the road,

Miami, Florida

Out For A Stroll

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An American Coot out for a stroll on the shoreline.

Prospect Park,

Brooklyn, New York

American Goldfinch

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They love that purple clover flower!

Glasco Turnpike

Saugerties, New York

Tulip Tree

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I’d seen these trees for years, but this is the first one I’d ever seen in bloom–I finally understood where it got its name from.

Greenwood Cemetery

Brooklyn, New York

Father And Son Day

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Actually, I have no idea what sex either Osprey is, but I did see the larger one bring a nice fish back to the nest.

Marine Park Salt Marsh

Brooklyn, New York