Ace, the male osprey, watches through the early morning mists.
Haw River
Tagsubtle
the purple and blue iridescence of the male purple martin is subtle to the point of being almost black when one is trying to photograph it
tentative triumph
Having chased off a territory rival, this immature great blue heron lands back at his favorite fishing site.
And waits for some other heron to challenge his position.
sun greeting
Immature great blue heron accepting the adulation of the sun – he is certain he deserves it.
aquamarine tranquility
aquamarine tranquility this morning on the Haw River
meadow wildflower bouquet
black-eyed Susan and daisy fleabane; Haw River meadow bouquet
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