2021-03-19 Friday Among Sabal Palms
American Coot(Fulica americana) |
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Description: Coots shared the pond with grebes and ducks. Sabal Palm Sanctuary is only five miles from where I camp in Brownsville. My last visit was late January 2021 and felt it was time to get reacquainted. I couldn't have picked a better day. There was glorious weather and wonderful birds. |
Date Taken: 2021:03:19 11:09 |
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Location:
Sabal Palm Sanctuary |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/2000 |
File Name: AmericanCoot_D5X4007-SabalPalmSanctuary |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Belted Kingfisher(Megaceryle alcyon) |
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Description: Belted Kingfishers showed up early during my visit, but when the Ringed Kingfisher joined in, I knew it would be an exceptional day. Sabal Palm Sanctuary is only five miles from where I camp in Brownsville. My last visit was late January 2021 and felt it was time to get reacquainted. I couldn’t have picked a better day. There was glorious weather and wonderful birds. |
Date Taken: 2021:03:19 9:38 |
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Location:
Sabal Palm Sanctuary |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/2000 |
File Name: BeltedKingfisher_D5X3564-SabalPalmSanctuary |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Belted Kingfisher(Megaceryle alcyon) |
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Description: Belted Kingfishers showed up early during my visit, but when the Ringed Kingfisher joined in, I knew it would be an exceptional day. Sabal Palm Sanctuary is only five miles from where I camp in Brownsville. My last visit was late January 2021 and felt it was time to get reacquainted. I couldn’t have picked a better day. There was glorious weather and wonderful birds. |
Date Taken: 2021:03:19 10:13 |
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Location:
Sabal Palm Sanctuary |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/2000 |
File Name: BeltedKingfisher_D5X3662-SabalPalmSanctuary |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Belted Kingfisher(Megaceryle alcyon) |
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Description: Belted Kingfishers showed up early during my visit, but when the Ringed Kingfisher joined in, I knew it would be an exceptional day. Sabal Palm Sanctuary is only five miles from where I camp in Brownsville. My last visit was late January 2021 and felt it was time to get reacquainted. I couldn’t have picked a better day. There was glorious weather and wonderful birds. |
Date Taken: 2021:03:19 10:13 |
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Location:
Sabal Palm Sanctuary |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/2000 |
File Name: BeltedKingfisher_D5X3668-SabalPalmSanctuary |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Belted Kingfisher(Megaceryle alcyon) |
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Description: Belted Kingfishers showed up early during my visit, but when the Ringed Kingfisher joined in, I knew it would be an exceptional day. Sabal Palm Sanctuary is only five miles from where I camp in Brownsville. My last visit was late January 2021 and felt it was time to get reacquainted. I couldn’t have picked a better day. There was glorious weather and wonderful birds. |
Date Taken: 2021:03:19 10:19 |
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Location:
Sabal Palm Sanctuary |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/2000 |
File Name: BeltedKingfisher_D5X3745-SabalPalmSanctuary |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Belted Kingfisher(Megaceryle alcyon) |
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Description: Belted Kingfishers showed up early during my visit, but when the Ringed Kingfisher joined in, I knew it would be an exceptional day. Sabal Palm Sanctuary is only five miles from where I camp in Brownsville. My last visit was late January 2021 and felt it was time to get reacquainted. I couldn’t have picked a better day. There was glorious weather and wonderful birds. |
Date Taken: 2021:03:19 10:39 |
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Location:
Sabal Palm Sanctuary |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/2000 |
File Name: BeltedKingfisher_D5X3808-SabalPalmSanctuary |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Belted Kingfisher(Megaceryle alcyon) |
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Description: Belted Kingfishers showed up early during my visit, but when the Ringed Kingfisher joined in, I knew it would be an exceptional day. Sabal Palm Sanctuary is only five miles from where I camp in Brownsville. My last visit was late January 2021 and felt it was time to get reacquainted. I couldn’t have picked a better day. There was glorious weather and wonderful birds. |
Date Taken: 2021:03:19 10:39 |
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Location:
Sabal Palm Sanctuary |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/2000 |
File Name: BeltedKingfisher_D5X3809-SabalPalmSanctuary |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Belted Kingfisher(Megaceryle alcyon) |
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Description: Belted Kingfishers showed up early during my visit, but when the Ringed Kingfisher joined in, I knew it would be an exceptional day. Sabal Palm Sanctuary is only five miles from where I camp in Brownsville. My last visit was late January 2021 and felt it was time to get reacquainted. I couldn’t have picked a better day. There was glorious weather and wonderful birds. |
Date Taken: 2021:03:19 11:05 |
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Location:
Sabal Palm Sanctuary |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/2000 |
File Name: BeltedKingfisher_D5X3939-SabalPalmSanctuary |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Belted Kingfisher(Megaceryle alcyon) |
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Description: Belted Kingfishers showed up early during my visit, but when the Ringed Kingfisher joined in, I knew it would be an exceptional day. Sabal Palm Sanctuary is only five miles from where I camp in Brownsville. My last visit was late January 2021 and felt it was time to get reacquainted. I couldn’t have picked a better day. There was glorious weather and wonderful birds. |
Date Taken: 2021:03:19 11:07 |
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Location:
Sabal Palm Sanctuary |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/2000 |
File Name: BeltedKingfisher_D5X3993-SabalPalmSanctuary |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Blue-Winged Teal(Spatula discors) |
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Description: Blue-Winged Teals seem to be the most common inland winter duck in south Texas. Sabal Palm Sanctuary is only five miles from where I camp in Brownsville. My last visit was late January 2021 and felt it was time to get reacquainted. I couldn’t have picked a better day. There was glorious weather and wonderful birds. |
Date Taken: 2021:03:19 10:46 |
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Location:
Sabal Palm Sanctuary |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/4000 |
File Name: BlueWingedTeal_D5X3837-SabalPalmSanctuary |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Blue-Winged Teal(Spatula discors) |
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Description: Blue-Winged Teals seem to be the most common inland winter duck in south Texas. Sabal Palm Sanctuary is only five miles from where I camp in Brownsville. My last visit was late January 2021 and felt it was time to get reacquainted. I couldn’t have picked a better day. There was glorious weather and wonderful birds. |
Date Taken: 2021:03:19 10:48 |
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Location:
Sabal Palm Sanctuary |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/4000 |
File Name: BlueWingedTeal_D5X3843-SabalPalmSanctuary |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Blue-Winged Teal(Spatula discors) |
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Description: Blue-Winged Teals seem to be the most common inland winter duck in south Texas. Sabal Palm Sanctuary is only five miles from where I camp in Brownsville. My last visit was late January 2021 and felt it was time to get reacquainted. I couldn’t have picked a better day. There was glorious weather and wonderful birds. |
Date Taken: 2021:03:19 10:48 |
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Location:
Sabal Palm Sanctuary |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/4000 |
File Name: BlueWingedTeal_D5X3846-SabalPalmSanctuary |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Blue-Winged Teal(Spatula discors) |
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Description: Blue-Winged Teals seem to be the most common inland winter duck in south Texas. Sabal Palm Sanctuary is only five miles from where I camp in Brownsville. My last visit was late January 2021 and felt it was time to get reacquainted. I couldn’t have picked a better day. There was glorious weather and wonderful birds. |
Date Taken: 2021:03:19 10:48 |
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Location:
Sabal Palm Sanctuary |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/2000 |
File Name: BlueWingedTeal_D5X3854-SabalPalmSanctuary |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Gadwall(Mareca strepera) |
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Description: Gadwall shared the pond with grebes, teal, coots and gallinules. Sabal Palm Sanctuary is only five miles from where I camp in Brownsville. My last visit was late January 2021 and felt it was time to get reacquainted. I couldn’t have picked a better day. There was glorious weather and wonderful birds. |
Date Taken: 2021:03:19 10:54 |
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Location:
Sabal Palm Sanctuary |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/2000 |
File Name: Gadwall_D5X3882-SabalPalmSanctuary |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Gadwall(Mareca strepera) |
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Description: Gadwall shared the pond with grebes, teal, coots and gallinules. Sabal Palm Sanctuary is only five miles from where I camp in Brownsville. My last visit was late January 2021 and felt it was time to get reacquainted. I couldn’t have picked a better day. There was glorious weather and wonderful birds. |
Date Taken: 2021:03:19 10:55 |
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Location:
Sabal Palm Sanctuary |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/2000 |
File Name: Gadwall_D5X3884-SabalPalmSanctuary |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Gadwall(Mareca strepera) |
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Description: Gadwall shared the pond with grebes, teal, coots and gallinules. Sabal Palm Sanctuary is only five miles from where I camp in Brownsville. My last visit was late January 2021 and felt it was time to get reacquainted. I couldn’t have picked a better day. There was glorious weather and wonderful birds. |
Date Taken: 2021:03:19 10:56 |
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Location:
Sabal Palm Sanctuary |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/2000 |
File Name: Gadwall_D5X3893-SabalPalmSanctuary |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Green Jay(Cyanocorax yncas) |
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Description: Green Jays are always fun to meet, and I seem to find them most places I visit in southern Texas. Sabal Palm Sanctuary is only five miles from where I camp in Brownsville. My last visit was late January 2021 and felt it was time to get reacquainted. I couldn’t have picked a better day. There was glorious weather and wonderful birds. |
Date Taken: 2021:03:19 8:45 |
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Location:
Sabal Palm Sanctuary |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/250 |
File Name: GreenJay_D5X3438-SabalPalmSanctuary |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Least Grebe(Tachybaptus dominicus) |
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Description: I wasn’t sure the Least Grebes would give me a photo-op this visit, but they finally cruised by and caught a meal or two in my presence. Sabal Palm Sanctuary is only five miles from where I camp in Brownsville. My last visit was late January 2021 and felt it was time to get reacquainted. I couldn’t have picked a better day. There was glorious weather and wonderful birds. |
Date Taken: 2021:03:19 10:38 |
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Location:
Sabal Palm Sanctuary |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/4000 |
File Name: LeastGrebe_D5X3783-SabalPalmSanctuary |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Least Grebe(Tachybaptus dominicus) |
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Description: I wasn’t sure the Least Grebes would give me a photo-op this visit, but they finally cruised by and caught a meal or two in my presence. Sabal Palm Sanctuary is only five miles from where I camp in Brownsville. My last visit was late January 2021 and felt it was time to get reacquainted. I couldn’t have picked a better day. There was glorious weather and wonderful birds. |
Date Taken: 2021:03:19 11:04 |
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Location:
Sabal Palm Sanctuary |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/2000 |
File Name: LeastGrebe_D5X3931-SabalPalmSanctuary |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Northern Cardinal(Cardinalis cardinalis) |
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Description: A bird outing in Texas doesn’t feel complete without a cardinal encounter. Sabal Palm Sanctuary is only five miles from where I camp in Brownsville. My last visit was late January 2021 and felt it was time to get reacquainted. I couldn’t have picked a better day. There was glorious weather and wonderful birds. |
Date Taken: 2021:03:19 8:44 |
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Location:
Sabal Palm Sanctuary |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/250 |
File Name: NorthernCardinal_D5X3423-SabalPalmSanctuary |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Northern Cardinal(Cardinalis cardinalis) |
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Description: A bird outing in Texas doesn’t feel complete without a cardinal encounter. Sabal Palm Sanctuary is only five miles from where I camp in Brownsville. My last visit was late January 2021 and felt it was time to get reacquainted. I couldn’t have picked a better day. There was glorious weather and wonderful birds. |
Date Taken: 2021:03:19 8:45 |
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Location:
Sabal Palm Sanctuary |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/500 |
File Name: NorthernCardinal_D5X3431-SabalPalmSanctuary |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Pied-Billed Grebe(Podilymbus podiceps) |
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Description: Pied-Billed Grebes seem to be at every waterhole I visit in Texas. Sabal Palm Sanctuary is only five miles from where I camp in Brownsville. My last visit was late January 2021 and felt it was time to get reacquainted. I couldn’t have picked a better day. There was glorious weather and wonderful birds. |
Date Taken: 2021:03:19 10:48 |
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Location:
Sabal Palm Sanctuary |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/2000 |
File Name: PiedBilledGrebe_D5X3859-SabalPalmSanctuary |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Red-Eared Slider(Trachemys scripta) |
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Description: The only freshwater turtle species I’ve met in Texas has been the Red-Eared Slider. Sabal Palm Sanctuary is only five miles from where I camp in Brownsville. My last visit was late January 2021 and felt it was time to get reacquainted. I couldn’t have picked a better day. There was glorious weather and wonderful birds. |
Date Taken: 2021:03:19 10:55 |
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Location:
Sabal Palm Sanctuary |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/2000 |
File Name: RedEaredSlider_D5X3887-SabalPalmSanctuary |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Ringed Kingfisher(Megaceryle torquata) |
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Description: Belted Kingfishers showed up early during my visit, but when the Ringed Kingfisher joined in, I knew it would be an exceptional day. Sabal Palm Sanctuary is only five miles from where I camp in Brownsville. My last visit was late January 2021 and felt it was time to get reacquainted. I couldn’t have picked a better day. There was glorious weather and wonderful birds. |
Date Taken: 2021:03:19 10:01 |
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Location:
Sabal Palm Sanctuary |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/2000 |
File Name: RingedKingfisher_D5X3639-SabalPalmSanctuary |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Ringed Kingfisher(Megaceryle torquata) |
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Description: Belted Kingfishers showed up early during my visit, but when the Ringed Kingfisher joined in, I knew it would be an exceptional day. Sabal Palm Sanctuary is only five miles from where I camp in Brownsville. My last visit was late January 2021 and felt it was time to get reacquainted. I couldn’t have picked a better day. There was glorious weather and wonderful birds. |
Date Taken: 2021:03:19 11:05 |
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Location:
Sabal Palm Sanctuary |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/2000 |
File Name: RingedKingfisher_D5X3960-SabalPalmSanctuary |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Ringed Kingfisher(Megaceryle torquata) |
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Description: Belted Kingfishers showed up early during my visit, but when the Ringed Kingfisher joined in, I knew it would be an exceptional day. Sabal Palm Sanctuary is only five miles from where I camp in Brownsville. My last visit was late January 2021 and felt it was time to get reacquainted. I couldn’t have picked a better day. There was glorious weather and wonderful birds. |
Date Taken: 2021:03:19 11:06 |
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Location:
Sabal Palm Sanctuary |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/2000 |
File Name: RingedKingfisher_D5X3970-SabalPalmSanctuary |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Ringed Kingfisher(Megaceryle torquata) |
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Description: Belted Kingfishers showed up early during my visit, but when the Ringed Kingfisher joined in, I knew it would be an exceptional day. Sabal Palm Sanctuary is only five miles from where I camp in Brownsville. My last visit was late January 2021 and felt it was time to get reacquainted. I couldn’t have picked a better day. There was glorious weather and wonderful birds. |
Date Taken: 2021:03:19 11:07 |
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Location:
Sabal Palm Sanctuary |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/2000 |
File Name: RingedKingfisher_D5X3997-SabalPalmSanctuary |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
White-Eyed Vireo(Vireo griseus) |
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Description: White-Eyed Vireos are often skulking birds, but I managed to catch a couple of clear shots this morning. Sabal Palm Sanctuary is only five miles from where I camp in Brownsville. My last visit was late January 2021 and felt it was time to get reacquainted. I couldn’t have picked a better day. There was glorious weather and wonderful birds. |
Date Taken: 2021:03:19 9:06 |
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Location:
Sabal Palm Sanctuary |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/1000 |
File Name: WhiteEyedVireo_D5X3450-SabalPalmSanctuary |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
White-Eyed Vireo(Vireo griseus) |
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Description: White-Eyed Vireos are often skulking birds, but I managed to catch a couple of clear shots this morning. Sabal Palm Sanctuary is only five miles from where I camp in Brownsville. My last visit was late January 2021 and felt it was time to get reacquainted. I couldn’t have picked a better day. There was glorious weather and wonderful birds. |
Date Taken: 2021:03:19 9:08 |
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Location:
Sabal Palm Sanctuary |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/1000 |
File Name: WhiteEyedVireo_D5X3459-SabalPalmSanctuary |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
White-Eyed Vireo(Vireo griseus) |
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Description: White-Eyed Vireos are often skulking birds, but I managed to catch a couple of clear shots this morning. Sabal Palm Sanctuary is only five miles from where I camp in Brownsville. My last visit was late January 2021 and felt it was time to get reacquainted. I couldn’t have picked a better day. There was glorious weather and wonderful birds. |
Date Taken: 2021:03:19 9:08 |
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Location:
Sabal Palm Sanctuary |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/2000 |
File Name: WhiteEyedVireo_D5X3463-SabalPalmSanctuary |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
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