As this yearling eagle flew over the waters of Lake Mattamuskeet he started to furl his wings.
I hoped he would dive for whatever he was seeing – instead he flew on.
Mattamuskeet Refuge
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uncommon
The American white pelican is noted to be uncommon on the coast of North Carolina.
It was wonderful to see a flight of 13 of these huge birds; here I have shown 2 of the formation.
well equipped
Using both her hearing, which is enhanced by her facial ruff, and her raptor-sharp eyes
this female northern harrier has left her perch and is on the hunt.
grass detail
detail shore grass seed head at Lake Mattamuskeet
redheads
lovely pair of redhead ducks on the mirrored front marsh at Mattamuskeet Refuge
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