2021-03-12 Friday at Aransas NWR
14 Photos
American Alligator(Alligator mississippiensis) |
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Description: The sun’s warming rays seemed to be all this large fella was interested in this morning. I’m no stranger to Aransas NWR, but I seem to have happy surprises whenever I visit. With weather warming, on this tour I met snakes, pigs, and Sedge Wrens (my first). |
Date Taken: 2021:03:12 9:38 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/4000 |
File Name: AmericanAlligator_D5X2230-Aransas_NWR |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Belted Kingfisher(Megaceryle alcyon) |
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Description: This shy bird made a lot of noise on my visit, but kept its distance. I’m no stranger to Aransas NWR, but I seem to have happy surprises whenever I visit. With weather warming, on this tour I met snakes, pigs, and Sedge Wrens (my first). |
Date Taken: 2021:03:12 7:05 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/500 |
File Name: BeltedKingfisher_D5X2073-Aransas_NWR |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Black-Bellied Plover(Pluvialis squatarola) |
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Description: The shorebirds on the marsh this morning kept their distance. I’m no stranger to Aransas NWR, but I seem to have happy surprises whenever I visit. With weather warming, on this tour I met snakes, pigs, and Sedge Wrens (my first). |
Date Taken: 2021:03:12 9:20 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/8000 |
File Name: BlackBelliedPlover_D5X2212-Aransas_NWR |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Collared Peccary(Pecari tajacu) |
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Description: When I left Heron Flats, I almost missed these little piggies tucked into the brush. I’m no stranger to Aransas NWR, but I seem to have happy surprises whenever I visit. With weather warming, on this tour I met snakes, pigs, and Sedge Wrens (my first). |
Date Taken: 2021:03:12 10:41 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/2000 |
File Name: CollaredPeccary_D5X2267-Aransas_NWR |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Collared Peccary(Pecari tajacu) |
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Description: When I left Heron Flats, I almost missed these little piggies tucked into the brush. I’m no stranger to Aransas NWR, but I seem to have happy surprises whenever I visit. With weather warming, on this tour I met snakes, pigs, and Sedge Wrens (my first). |
Date Taken: 2021:03:12 10:41 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/2000 |
File Name: CollaredPeccary_D5X2288-Aransas_NWR |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Crested Caracara(Caracara cheriway) |
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Description: When I pass the Oak Sanctuary, I usually see these snags filled with vultures. Today the caracara was my gift here as I exited the reserve. I’m no stranger to Aransas NWR, but I seem to have happy surprises whenever I visit. With weather warming, on this tour I met snakes, pigs, and Sedge Wrens (my first). |
Date Taken: 2021:03:12 11:46 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/8000 |
File Name: CrestedCaracara_D5X2356-Aransas_NWR |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Crested Caracara(Caracara cheriway) |
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Description: When I pass the Oak Sanctuary, I usually see these snags filled with vultures. Today the caracara was my gift here as I exited the reserve. I’m no stranger to Aransas NWR, but I seem to have happy surprises whenever I visit. With weather warming, on this tour I met snakes, pigs, and Sedge Wrens (my first). |
Date Taken: 2021:03:12 11:47 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/8000 |
File Name: CrestedCaracara_D5X2368-Aransas_NWR |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Crested Caracara(Caracara cheriway) |
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Description: When I pass the Oak Sanctuary, I usually see these snags filled with vultures. Today the caracara was my gift here as I exited the reserve. I’m no stranger to Aransas NWR, but I seem to have happy surprises whenever I visit. With weather warming, on this tour I met snakes, pigs, and Sedge Wrens (my first). |
Date Taken: 2021:03:12 11:48 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/8000 |
File Name: CrestedCaracara_D5X2378-Aransas_NWR |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Crested Caracara(Caracara cheriway) |
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Description: When I pass the Oak Sanctuary, I usually see these snags filled with vultures. Today the caracara was my gift here as I exited the reserve. I’m no stranger to Aransas NWR, but I seem to have happy surprises whenever I visit. With weather warming, on this tour I met snakes, pigs, and Sedge Wrens (my first). |
Date Taken: 2021:03:12 11:48 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/8000 |
File Name: CrestedCaracara_D5X2379-Aransas_NWR |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Pied-Billed Grebe(Podilymbus podiceps) |
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Description: As with most wetlands I’ve visited in Texas, these grebes patrolled the waters. I’m no stranger to Aransas NWR, but I seem to have happy surprises whenever I visit. With weather warming, on this tour I met snakes, pigs, and Sedge Wrens (my first). |
Date Taken: 2021:03:12 9:22 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/2000 |
File Name: PiedBilledGrebe_D5X2223-Aransas_NWR |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Sedge Wren(Cistothorus platensis) |
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Description: Until this morning, I’d never met the Sedge Wren. I’m no stranger to Aransas NWR, but I seem to have happy surprises whenever I visit. With weather warming, on this tour I met snakes, pigs, and Sedge Wrens. |
Date Taken: 2021:03:12 7:22 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/250 |
File Name: SedgeWren_D5X2103-Aransas_NWR |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Sedge Wren(Cistothorus platensis) |
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Description: Until this morning, I’d never met the Sedge Wren. I’m no stranger to Aransas NWR, but I seem to have happy surprises whenever I visit. With weather warming, on this tour I met snakes, pigs, and Sedge Wrens. |
Date Taken: 2021:03:12 7:22 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/500 |
File Name: SedgeWren_D5X2132-Aransas_NWR |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Western Meadowlark(Sturnella neglecta) |
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Description: When I saw these birds perched on high, I wondered how much longer before they left these winter grounds and headed north to breed. I’m no stranger to Aransas NWR, but I seem to have happy surprises whenever I visit. With weather warming, on this tour I met snakes, pigs, and Sedge Wrens. |
Date Taken: 2021:03:12 8:29 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/4000 |
File Name: WesternMeadowLark_D5X2206-Aransas_NWR |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
White-Tailed Deer(Odocoileus virginianus) |
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Description: Whenever I visit this reserve I see lots of these deer, and I wonder where are the large predators? I’m no stranger to Aransas NWR, but I seem to have happy surprises whenever I visit. With weather warming, on this tour I met snakes, pigs, and Sedge Wrens. |
Date Taken: 2021:03:12 7:12 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/500 |
File Name: WhiteTailedDeer_D5X2083-Aransas_NWR |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
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