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Ruddy Duck Male

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Ruddy Duck Male Breeding

Ruddy Duck Male Breeding


The picture of this male Ruddy Duck in breeding plumage was taken at Stuyvesant Cove on the East River in New York Ctiy. This picture was taken with the Canon EOS7D with the Canon 100-400mm lens.
I was so pleased to be able to get a picture of this very handsome Ruddy Duck at the Stuyvesant Cove Park just a few blocks from my home. This is a good example of a stiffed-tail duck.

Tree Swallow in Flight

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Tree Swallow in Flight

Tree Swallow in Flight


The picture of this Tree Swallow in flight was taken at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. I just love when the Tree Swallows take over the air space at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge and the opportunity to get them in flight is a special challenge for me. The picture of this Tree Swallow in flight was taken with the Canon EOS 7D with the 100-400mm lens.

Great Egret in Flight

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Great Egret in Flight

Great Egret in Flight


The picture of this Great Egret in flight with breeding plumage was taken in Prospect Park in Brooklyn, New York. The picture of this Great Egret was taken with the Canon EOS7D with the 100-400mm lens. I was glad to be able to get this beautiful bird as it was just taking off.

Tree Swallows at Nesting Box

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Tree Swallows in Flight

Tree Swallows in Flight


The picture of these Tree Swallows was taken at the Jamaica Bay National Wildlife Refuge. The picture of these Tree Swallows was taken with the Canon EOS7D and the Canon 100-400mm lens.

I am so happy to see the Trees Swallows back at Jamaica Bay National Wildlife Refuge. They add a delightful spriit to the refuge.

Double-crested Cormorant

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Double-crested Cormorant

Double-crested Cormorant


The picture of this Double-crested Cormorant was taken at the Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in Sanibel Florida at sunset on the sunset boatride. The picture of this was taken with the CANON EOS 7D and the CANON 100-400 lens.