I apologize for not being around much recently, Ill be catching up shortly. I had to put my dog down on Feb 19th and since doing so Ive been feeling pretty mellow.

I decided to take a trip down to Florida to recharge the batteries and pursue some Avian Photography to clear my head and get my mind off things.

While there I photographed this Great Horned Owlet from Joe Overtreet in Florida. This Owlet had Branched out away from the nest and nestled itself within the ferns of this large Oak with Spanish Moss, Mom and Dad were nearby in the tree canopy above, fending off vultures and Red Shoulder hawks trying to capture the remains of a squirrel still in the nest.

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" Love is in the Air"

This Pair of Great Blue Herons were photographed at the Venice Rookery in Florida.

Witnessing their interaction and courtship bonding displays is nothing short of amazing, Here the Male had just flown back into the nest and they both interacted and shared a tender moment.

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Brown Pelican from Bunche Beach in Florida was during low tide. The Males are getting there Breeding plumage and are almost in peak form, however I liked the unique wing position and eye contact this girl gave me as she lifted off from the rising surf.

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Tri Colored Heron from Fort Desoto in Florida. I really enjoyed Photographing here at North Beach. It's photograpgher friendly and the low tide pools and exposed flats attract many shorebirds and waders as well as some fowl.

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Willets look pretty plain until you see them in flight, there wing patterns are quite beautiful.

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