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  • The Buffalo National River was established by an Act of Congress on March 1, 1972, ending the recurring plans of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to construct one or more dams on the river. The National River designation protects natural rivers from industrial uses, impoundments and other obstructions that may change the natural character of the river or disrupt the natural habitat for the flora and fauna that live in or near the river.<br />
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The Buffalo River, located in northern Arkansas, was the first National River to be designated in the United States. The Buffalo River is slightly more than 150 miles long. The Buffalo National River gets its start in national forest country, nearly within rock-throwing distance of the highest point in the Ozarks. Some floating takes place in the headwaters area (the 'Hailstone' trip from Dixon Road to Arkansas 21 is almost legendary among serious paddlers), but, for most, this is a good place to put on the hiking boots. <br />
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A real treat is the Upper Buffalo Wilderness, a 14,200-acre tract managed by the Ozark National Forest and the Buffalo National River. Visitors to the area can expect to see caves, bluffs, waterfalls, old cabin sites, natural springs and maybe even a local black bear.
    Buffalo National River.jpg
  • The Buffalo River, located in northern Arkansas, was the first National River to be designated in the United States. The Buffalo River is slightly more than 150 miles long. The Buffalo National River gets its start in national forest country, nearly within rock-throwing distance of the highest point in the Ozarks. Some floating takes place in the headwaters area (the 'Hailstone' trip from Dixon Road to Arkansas 21 is almost legendary among serious paddlers), but, for most, this is a good place to put on the hiking boots. A real treat is the Upper Buffalo Wilderness, a 14,200-acre tract managed by the Ozark National Forest and the Buffalo National River. Visitors to the area can expect to see caves, bluffs, waterfalls, old cabin sites, natural springs and maybe even a local black bear.
    Buffalo River Majesty.jpg
  • August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area Hiking Trail. This 6,987-acre area contains 3,000 acres of forest in addition to grassland, cropland, old fields, prairie, and wetlands. Facilities/features: boat rentals, picnic areas, pavilion, hiking trails, 43 fishing jetties, fishing docks, staffed firearms range, archery range, five viewing blinds, and a visitor center. The area also has 32 fishable lakes and ponds totaling 550 acres.
    Busch Wildlife Nature Trail.jpg
  • A soft violet daisy reaches through a daydream to find the light.
    A Daisy Daydream.jpg
  • Buffalo River at Cold Creek.jpg
  • Floating On Buffalo River.jpg
  • The Buffalo River, America's first national river, begins its 132-mile tumble down toward the White River in the upper Ponca wilderness, some of the most remote and rugged country in the Ozarks. This stretch of the river is not suitable for floating, has little access and is mostly seen only be dedicated hikers. But the river reaches the historic Boxley Valley and begins a peaceful meandering that stretches the length of the long, narrow break in the hills before it begins its magnificent sweeps around the high limestone bluffs for which it is famous.
    Sun Sets at Buffalo River.jpg
  • A Golden Sunset Along The Buffalo River, America's first national river, begins its 132-mile tumble down toward the White River in the upper Ponca wilderness, some of the most remote and rugged country in the Ozarks. This stretch of the river is not suitable for floating, has little access and is mostly seen only be dedicated hikers. But the river reaches the historic Boxley Valley and begins a peaceful meandering that stretches the length of the long, narrow break in the hills before it begins its magnificent sweeps around the high limestone bluffs for which it is famous.
    Morning Light Along Buffalo River.jpg
  • Morning Light Open The Shadows Along Buffalo National River
    Early Morning on Buffalo River.jpg
  • Where do you come up with words to describe the scenery on the Buffalo. You wear out "majestic", and "incredible" and "awe-inspiring" and then what do you say? In mid-America, it is, without doubt, the masterpiece of creation. The towering bluffs, the forests, the mountain vistas and the pastoral valleys are as much in evidence here as on the upper river and are an experience you'll savor even if all you do is drive or float  through.
    Buffalo River Details.jpg
  • Misty Morning Along Buffalo River.jpg
  • From The Buffalo River Shore.jpg
  • A Golden Sunset Along The Buffalo River, America's first national river, begins its 132-mile tumble down toward the White River in the upper Ponca wilderness, some of the most remote and rugged country in the Ozarks. This stretch of the river is not suitable for floating, has little access and is mostly seen only be dedicated hikers. But the river reaches the historic Boxley Valley and begins a peaceful meandering that stretches the length of the long, narrow break in the hills before it begins its magnificent sweeps around the high limestone bluffs for which it is famous.
    Another Buffalo River Sunset.jpg
  • Sunrise Light Peeks Over The Trees Along The Buffalo River, America's first national river, begins its 132-mile tumble down toward the White River in the upper Ponca wilderness, some of the most remote and rugged country in the Ozarks. This stretch of the river is not suitable for floating, has little access and is mostly seen only be dedicated hikers. But the river reaches the historic Boxley Valley and begins a peaceful meandering that stretches the length of the long, narrow break in the hills before it begins its magnificent sweeps around the high limestone bluffs for which it is famous.
    Sunrise Light On Buffalo RIver.jpg
  • A Golden Sunrise Along The Buffalo River, America's first national river, begins its 132-mile tumble down toward the White River in the upper Ponca wilderness, some of the most remote and rugged country in the Ozarks. This stretch of the river is not suitable for floating, has little access and is mostly seen only be dedicated hikers. But the river reaches the historic Boxley Valley and begins a peaceful meandering that stretches the length of the long, narrow break in the hills before it begins its magnificent sweeps around the high limestone bluffs for which it is famous.
    A Buffalo River Morning.jpg
  • August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area Hiking Trail. This 6,987-acre area contains 3,000 acres of forest in addition to grassland, cropland, old fields, prairie, and wetlands. Facilities/features: boat rentals, picnic areas, pavilion, hiking trails, 43 fishing jetties, fishing docks, staffed firearms range, archery range, five viewing blinds, and a visitor center. The area also has 32 fishable lakes and ponds totaling 550 acres.
    Busch Wildlife Hiking Trail.jpg
  • Once the site of a silica sand quarry, Klondike Park is a glowing example of nature's resiliency. Located just off the Katy Trail, the 250-acre park is a popular destination for outdoor recreationalists, families, and youth activity groups. Natural and paved trails wind through tree-lined hillsides to offer a challenging ride or hike and spectacular views of wildlife, native plants, and the surrounding Missouri River Valley. An indoor conference center that may be rented for weddings, business meetings, and other group functions; three picnic shelters, camper cabins and tent camping sites; a fishing lake; a boat ramp for access to the Missouri River; and about 5 miles of paved or natural trail.<br />
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According to early records, the land upon which Klondike Park sits was originally owned by Wilhelm (William) Engelage, a farmer from Prussia. In 1898, the Tavern Rock Sand Company bought a portion of the property and began Klondike Quarry. The silica sand mined from this quarry was mixed with soda and limestone to create glass products. The top layer (from 8? to 18? was used to make amber glass because of its yellow, claystained color, while clear glass was made from the white sand found below 18 feet. Production reached its peak in 1945 when 233,420 tons of sand were exported from the quarry to meet war demands. The quarry was permanently closed in 1983.
    Winter Sets at Klondike Park.jpg
  • I swear this is just natural corn that fell from the tree in this nice little pile, come closer - no worries
    Doe Feeding.jpg
  • The lion is one of the four big cats in the genus Panthera and a member of the family Felidae. With some males exceeding 250 kg in weight, it is the second-largest living cat after the tiger.<br />
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Lions are the only cats that live in groups, which are called prides. Prides are family units that may include up to three males, a dozen or so females, and their young. All of a pride's lionesses are related, and female cubs typically stay with the group as they age. Young males eventually leave and establish their own prides by taking over a group headed by another male.<br />
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This shot was taken at the Saint Louis Zoo in Big Cat Country. Sinewy muscles, beautiful fur, shearing teeth, padded toes, supple body, all describe the inhabitants of Big Cat Country. This spectacular natural outdoor setting for tigers, leopards and other big cats was constructed in 1975. Dramatic, simulated rock formations provide realistic backdrops for the handsome felines. Big Cat Country takes the form of a large wheel. Three large open yards, almost one-third of an acre each, have trees and shrubs, boulders and a pool. The center yard has a 27-foot-high waterfall. There are four smaller yards that provide excellent viewing or photographing of the climbing cats. From a safe distance, of course!
    Growling Wood Grain.jpg
  • Death begins to take hold as nature withers away with the last glow of life boldly displaying what beauty remains.
    Dying Nature Glow.jpg
  • Just out and about walking, photographing and appreciating a little bit of nature today.
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  • A dry fall day lacking in color and life, nature still stands alone in hopes of surviving until spring
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  • So I decided my first photo dedicated to 2012 should be all natural, no processing, straight of the camera. That said, welcome to the new year.<br />
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Used a 500 watt phosphor bulb in a desk lamp to get the haze about an inch above the camera framing, all other lights off (accept the x-mas tree lights in the background). Shot on our polished granite kitchen table for the reflective surface. The angel is a lighted glass pieces with purple LED's inside.
    2012.jpg
  • Like most owls, the Great Horned Owl makes great use of secrecy and stealth. Due to its natural-colored plumage, it is well camouflaged both while active at night and while roosting during the day. Despite this, it can still sometimes be spotted on its daytime roosts, which are usually in large trees but may occasionally be on rocks. This regularly leads to their being mobbed by other birds, especially American Crows (Corvus brachyrhynchos). Since owls are, next to Red-tailed Hawks, perhaps the main predator of crows and their young, crows sometimes congregate from considerable distances to mob owls and caw angrily at them for hours on end. When the owls try to fly off to avoid this harassment, they are often followed by the corvids.
    Great Horned Owl 5.jpg
  • Snapping up some vibrant colors on a photo walk
    Nature On A Photo Walk.jpg
  • A bird soars past the bright sun on a winding back road drapes by Autumn trees basked in warm sunlight
    A Road Thru Nature.jpg
  • A Reaching Staircase Into Vibrant Autumn Trees with a Female Cardinal Perched on the Rail.
    Natures Staircase.jpg
  • A Macro Nature Abstraction From A Pink and Purple Puff Flower Over Cotton Candy Pastels Highlighting Pointy Rigged Textures.
    Pink Power Puff.jpg
  • The beauty of even common roadside simple weeds contains vibrance, beauty and grace if you simple look close enough
    Natures Vibrance Befalls.jpg
  • Soft purple petals pop from the foliage along side the road while on my nature walk
    Wildflower In The Wind.jpg
  • A Thistle with magic colors along my nature walk today
    Magic Thistle.jpg
  • The Catalina Macaw has two very popular types of macaws as its parents. The Scarlet Macaw, one of the most highly favored, is described as "beautiful and striking". The Scarlet has been the best known South American parrot for over 100 years. The other parent, the Blue and Gold Macaw, has been has been one of the most popular pet birds in the trade, renowned not only for its beauty but for its gentle, amiable nature.<br />
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   Hybrid macaws are bred for color. The Catalina Macaws are a first generation hybrid macaw, though today there are second generation Catalina Macaws whose parents are both Catalinas. Because they are a mixture of more than one type of macaw, the offspring are influenced by the traits and characteristics of both of its parents. Father's have the dominant gene, so this will generally influence the offspring's coloration and overall appearance. The Catalina inherits its gorgeous coloring from these two striking parents.
    Colorful Catalina Macaw.jpg
  • Something Klondike Park has that many other area parks don't is tall, rocky hills where visitors can see over the tops of trees - which is especially advantageous for viewing autumn colors.<br />
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The park is a converted rock quarry. Some high, rocky bluffs overlook the heavily forested interiors. The water in the lake is clear enough to watch fish and some large turtles as well as the array of dragon flies. Of the seven or so short hiking trails, two are unpaved. The Lewis and Clark Trail runs parallel to Highway 94 and is the easiest and longest. The unpaved Hogsback Trail is the most scenic. Some mountain bike routes will test your skills.<br />
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Located in southwestern St. Charles County, Klondike Park is a 250-acre park, acquired by the County in 1999. This park lies adjacent to Highway 94, with access to the Katy Trail and the Missouri River. The Klondike Park site has, in the past, been heavily disturbed by quarry operations and is a study of nature's resiliency. Primitive, basic tent camping and camping cabins are all avialable for rental, and the new beautiful Curt Loupe Conference Center is available or meetings, special gatherings, and wedding ceremonies and/or receptions.
    Vibrant Klondike Autumn.jpg
  • I really love to take dead and dying plants found in nature and bringing some life back to them through art. Adding some life and beauty back to this decrepit and withering weed was the inspiration for this Wicked Weed.
    Wicked Weed on Black.jpg
  • A Thistle Blossom Pops like fireworks From The Stem
    spikey weed.jpg
  • A curious finch peeks into the rotting tree in search for a quick snack
    Male House Finch Posted On Green 3.jpg
  • A male Wood Duck rocks in the water mimicking a rocking horse, putting on a vibrant show.<br />
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Wood Ducks forage in the water by taking food from the surface and up-ending to reach food underneath. They also graze on land. Pairs form on the wintering grounds, and males attract females by showing off their brightly colored plumage. Females demonstrate strong fidelity to the sites where they hatched (philopatry), and they lead their mates back to those sites in the spring.<br />
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Male Wood Ducks are flamboyant in breeding plumage, practically unmistakable with their brightly colored chestnut and yellow bodies, green droop-crested heads, bright red bills, and bold white barring on their faces and bodies. Females are drabber, with subtle iridescence on overall grayish-brown bodies, spotted flanks, and a white teardrop surrounding each eye. Juveniles appear similar to females, as do non-breeding males in eclipse plumage (from June to September), although they have the red bill and white facial markings.
    Woody Rocking Horse.jpg
  • Our roses in our backyard our blooming like crazy and drawing bees and spiders.
    pollinators_of_roses.jpg
  • A Male Finch perched atop a sunny bokeh backed branch
    Male House Finch Branch on Green.jpg
  • A male and a female finch stop to visit each-other on a bare tree
    Finch Pair.jpg
  • A treat from the window as I am awoken by a bluebird song
    Bluebird Morning.jpg
  • A Buck Attempting To Camouflage Himself In The Bushes at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
    Buck In A Bush.jpg
  • A Black-crowned Night Heron in Green Waters. The Black-crowned Night Heron, commonly abbreviated to just Night Heron in Eurasia, is a medium-sized heron found throughout a large part of the world, except in the coldest regions and Australasia. Black-crowned Night-Herons are stocky birds compared to many of their long-limbed heron relatives. They're most active at night or at dusk, when you may see their ghostly forms flapping out from daytime roosts to forage in wetlands. In the light of day adults are striking in gray-and-black plumage and long white head plumes. These social birds breed in colonies of stick nests usually built over water. They live in fresh, salt, and brackish wetlands and are the most widespread heron in the world. <br />
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Black-crowned Night-Herons often spend their days perched on tree limbs or concealed among foliage and branches. They forage in the evening and at night, in water, on mudflats, and on land. In flight they fold their head back against their shoulders, almost making the neck disappear.<br />
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These are social birds that tend to roost and nest in groups, although they typically forage on their own. Look for them in most wetland habitats across North America, including estuaries, marshes, streams, lakes, and reservoirs.
    Black-crowned Night Heron 2.jpg
  • A soft purple colored wildflower along the road with several slender petals
    Purple Wildflower Nature Walk.jpg
  • A Male House Finch Posted On An Old Stump On A Backdrop Of Green
    Male House Finch Posted On Green.jpg
  • A Male Finch Looking On From A Dead Tree Stump
    Male House Finch Posted On Green 2.jpg
  • A Dreamy Vision Of A Red-Bellied Woodpecker
    I Dreamt Of A Woodpecker.jpg
  • A Male Purple Finch On A Tree Branch From Behind
    Male Purple Finch From Behind.jpg
  • A Cheeky Squirrel Smiles For The Camera
    Happy Squirrel.jpg
  • Mr. Squirrel Trying To Camouflage Himself In The Grass
    Squirrely Grass.jpg
  • A Nuthatch perched on the side of a tree, ready to take of with a sunflower seen in his beak
    Nuthatch Point Seed.jpg
  • A Robing Forages For A Morning Meal Quickly Pacing The Paths Through The Woods
    Morning Robin Ground.jpg
  • Achievement - Even The Smallest Of Successes Are Worth Taking Note Of
    Small Achievements.jpg
  • A Paper Kite Butterfly Rests On Top Of Fluid Pink Floral Blossoms In The Garden.<br />
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The Paper Kite, Rice Paper, or Large Tree Nymp butterfly (Idea leuconoe) is known especially for its presence in butterfly greenhouses and live butterfly expositions. The Paper Kite is of Southeast Asian origin.
    Paper Kite on Liquid Blossoms.jpg
  • Getting Up Close and Personal with a Cow Portrait
    Moo In The Face.jpg
  • A Sunset Vire From the Overlook at Klondike Park in Missouri on 1-13-21
    Sunset Overlook at Klondike 1-13-21.jpg
  • Kevin MPP High Key.jpg
  • Crested Close In Grass.jpg
  • A Tufted Titmouse In A Bare Tree With A Bit Of Sparkle
    Tufted Sparkle.jpg
  • Redbird From Behind On Green.jpg
  • Male Red-Bellied Woodpecker
    Afternoon Perched Woody.jpg
  • A Red-Bellied Woodpecker Posted In Morning Warm Light
    Warm Morning Red-Belly.jpg
  • Red-Bellied Woodpecker - Most woodpeckers have zygodactyl feet, which means they have toes facing the front and toes facing the back to help them grip trees and poles vertically. They use those toes with their stiff tail feathers to brace on trees as they climb.
    Woody Climbing Pastel Bokeh.jpg
  • A Tufted Titmouse Posing On An Old Tree Stump
    Titmouse Strikes A Pose.jpg
  • Poking a macro lens into the weeds can reveal some hidden magic.
    Morning Garden Butterfly.jpg
  • Spread your wings and fly
    Fly Like An Eagle.jpg
  • A Downy Woodpecker walking up a tree trunk with a seed in his beak
    Autumn Downy With a Seed.jpg
  • A Nuthatch perched on a tree branch with a seed in his beak
    Nuthatch - Seed - Branch.jpg
  • A Tufted Titmouse Soaking Up Some Seasonal Foliage Bokeh In The Trees
    Tufty On Fall Bokeh Perch.jpg
  • It's only a hiding spot until it takes root and I have corn growing in there
    Get Outta My Flowers.jpg
  • A Female Cardinal Perches High In The Trees Backed By Soft Summer Green
    Female Cardinal Tall Perch.jpg
  • A Male American Goldfinch On A Stick
    Male Goldfinch On A Stick.jpg
  • A Squirrel Posted Up In The Flower Garden
    Garden Squirrel.jpg
  • It was so windy out yesterday, all of my bird shots look like this
    Titmouse In The Breeze.jpg
  • A Titmouse From Behind On A Tree Branch With A Green Backdrop
    Titmouse On Green.jpg
  • A Chipping Sparrow in Sunset Light
    Sparrow Sunset Light.jpg
  • A Downy Woodpecker On A Tree Stump Backed By Forest Green
    Howdy Downy.jpg
  • The first goldfinch in the yard this season
    First Spring Goldfinch.jpg
  • An afternoon sparrow on a broken tree branch
    Chipping Sparrow Perch.jpg
  • A Female Purple Finch On A Dead Tree Backlit From The Sun
    Backlit Female Purple Finch.jpg
  • A buzzing bee stops for a snack on a dandelion
    Dandelion For Lunch.jpg
  • A Ruby-Throated Hummingbird from through a dirty window
    hummer dirty window.jpg
  • A buck notices me approaching as he takes a load off in a grassy field beyond the trees as Autumn colors begin to set in
    Buck Wild.jpg
  • A female Mallard Duck waddles though the grass near the pond
    Whats Quackin.jpg
  • A goose takes a leisurely stroll across the street
    Goose On A Stroll.jpg
  • Loons are found on lakes throughout central and northeastern Minnesota. In September, Minnesota's adult loons travel to their winter home along the Atlantic coast from North Carolina south to Florida, or on the Gulf of Mexico.
    Common Loons.jpg
  • The Marco center of a pink peony flower In shadowed light <br />
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The peony is a flowering plant in the genus Paeonia, the only genus in the family Paeoniaceae. They are native to Asia, Southern Europe and Western North America. Boundaries between species are not clear and estimates of the number of species range from 25 to 40
    Peony Pink Press.jpg
  • A White-Breasted Nuthatch Taking Flight From a Tree Branch
    Nuthatch Liftoff.jpg
  • A Heron on wet rocks near the water with a vibrant green pine tree backdrop
    Heron on Pine Green.jpg
  • The great egret also known as common egret, large egret or great white heron, is a large, widely distributed egret. Distributed across most of the tropical and warmer temperate regions of the world, in southern Europe it is rather localized.
    Reflecting Egret.jpg
  • The grey crowned crane is a bird in the crane family Gruidae. It occurs in dry savannah in Africa south of the Sahara, although it nests in somewhat wetter habitats.
    IMG_3026.jpg
  • An American White Pelican Swims In The Lights Of Night<br />
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One of North America's largest birds, the American White Pelican is distinctive for its nine-foot wingspan, conspicuous white body, and the improbable proportions of its large bill and pouch. Despite their size, the pelicans are graceful fliers, with flocks soaring high in the air and wheeling in unison. In flight, black wing tips and trailing edges are good field marks. American White Pelicans may be seen cooperatively foraging in shallow waters, or at adjacent loafing sites, where they are tolerant of human observation at a respectful distance.
    Pelican Swims At Night.jpg
  • A flamingo splashes at his own reflection in the water
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  • Quite Content I would say
    Great Horned Owl 3.jpg
  • The Douglas Aster is an Rhizomatous perennial wildflower with much-branched stems and light purple aster-like flower heads. It has Ray flowers are blue to purple and disk flowers are yellow. The flowers are 1-2 cm long. A distinguishing characterisitic of Douglas aster is its thick overlapping bracts beneath each flower head. Also, outer margins of thegracts have a thin, transparent (waxy/papery) look.<br />
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The Painted lady butterfly, red admiral, spring azure, orange sulphur, and woodland skipper butterflies are attracted to the flowers.<br />
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The Douglas Aster (Subspicatum) is generally described as a perennial forb/herb. This is native to the U.S. (United States) has its most active growth period in the spring and summer . The Douglas Aster (Subspicatum) has green foliage and inconspicuous purple flowers, with an abuncance of conspicuous brown fruits or seeds. The greatest bloom is usually observed in the late summer, with fruit and seed production starting in the summer and continuing until fall. Leaves are not retained year to year. The Douglas Aster (Subspicatum) has a short life span relative to most other plant species and a rapid growth rate.
    Douglas Aster on Amber.jpg
  • A Hyena Approaches a pool of water looking for a drink
    Thirsty Hyena.jpg
  • A Double-Crested Cormorant sits along the shore of a pond with a copper sheen.
    Cormorant on Copper Pond.jpg
  • A cold Male Junco bird gland on a dormant winter bush covered with snow, sunflower seed in his beak
    Snowy Male Junco.jpg
  • The Carolina Wren is a common species of wren, resident in the eastern half of the USA, the extreme south of Ontario, Canada, and the extreme northeast of Mexico
    Carolina Wren 2.jpg
  • A Wood Duck Hen Preens Along The Shore of the Lake.<br />
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Wood ducks pair up in late winter and they begin breeding in early spring. The males attract females with their call and attractive, colorful breeding plumage. <br />
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Female wood ducks have grayish-brown bodies. The back is dark gray-brown and the sides are a lighter shade. The most noticeable characteristics of the females are found on the head. The head is gray with a white eye-ring around each eye. The head also has a crest of feathers at the back and white feathers on the throat and chin. <br />
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Wood ducks will 'tip up' and dip their heads under the water to find the standard wetland fare to eat like wild rice, smartweed, pondweed, bulrush, and lotus seeds, but they love to eat "out," of the water that is. They love fruits and nuts found in the woods like beechnuts, wild acorns grapes, and one of their favorites, acorns.
    Preening Wood Duck Hen.jpg
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