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Mom always said: "play with your food!"

OK, so, technically, this isn't "playing", this is a much-practiced and time perfected maneuver that puts the fish into a position where the cormorant can swallow it whole. Once the cormorant spins the fish's head around, the flailing of its tail act...

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Don't Miss the Full "Cold Moon" Supermoon Tonight

I woke up early and saw how bright it still was, peeked out at the right time and snapped the moon setting.  Actually I was trying to get a really nice haze over the moon earlier, but I'm terrible at capturing those.  I like the shot, but TOTALLY mes...

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power dive

pelicans are big, awkward fliers that need a running start just to get airborne....but when they lock in on a target they're nimble and accurate.

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Sound Up!

I understand why people set sound to their photos, but I would honestly have a hard time choosing the best soundtrack for this image. I personally hear the waves and breeze of that day. EOS R5, RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM, length 24mm, speed 1/320, aper...

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Crow or Common Raven

Crow or Raven? R5 Mark II RF200-800 F6.3-9 IS USM Crow or Raven?  Crows are generally smaller with fan-shaped tails and a harsh caw, while ravens are larger, have wedge-shaped tails, and produce a deep croaking sound.  Observing their flight pattern...

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Gilded Clouds

The sun announces its return with molten gold on the clouds. This shot is sunrise over the Pacific at Haleakala National Park summit site.  EOS R5, RF 24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM, Length 105, speed 1/200, aperture f/22, ISO 2500

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Peregrine falcon feeding juveniles

**WARNING: graphic feeding images** A well documented peregrine mating pair in Southern California had 3 surviving hatchlings last spring.  I happened to catch one of their feeding sessions.  The juveniles were still working on their aerial maneuvers...

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Recent Bird Photos

Here are some recent bird photos with the EOS R6 Mark II andRF200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM.  All were taken in Surf City, North CarolinaForster's Tern, 1/1250, F9, ISO 5000, taken before the sunriseYellow-rumped Warbler, 1/1000, F10, ISO 800Great Blue Her...

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