Painting a Fall Photograph

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Cooper’s Hawk

Immature Cooper’s Hawk, Wilder Vermont, at the Wilder Dam.

 

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The Hawk and the Flicker

 

There has been an immature Broad-winged Hawk hanging around our house lately, so when I heard some jays calling, I went to see what was going on. Sure enough, they were mobbing a young Broad-wing, high in a tree. The hawk seemed un-ruffled, but a Northern Flicker came along a little later and sassed the hawk. Eventually it flew off, with the brave Flicker in hot pursuit. (Note-these photos are about 1/16th of the frame-not great , but they do tell a story).

 

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A Green Heron Goes Huntimg

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Belted Kingfisher Takes Flight

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The first picture is my original photo, and the second is “painted” in Photoshop. The third picture is kingfisher as “Phoenix Rising”

 

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Great Egret Chase

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Odd Ducks

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Two ducks still visiting in Vermont

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American Redstart Nesting

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BIRDING in VERMONT

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Glen of Imaal Terrier Goes to the Hospital

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My beautiful Glen, Rory, had major surgery at the Norwich Regional Hospital ( http://www.norwichanimal.com/)  on Wednesday.  Jennifer Lesser did a great job removing a large tumor- it was a very tricky operation. Thank-you, Jennifer, and all the staff “family” support.

Here he is in his “hospital Gown” – an old T-shirt modified to fit. Pretty handsome, don’t you think?

 

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House Wren Attempts Housing Project

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We’ve never had a House Wren here before- it’s pretty woodsy.  This one was singing and competing with a Chickadee for this house. Did not heard him yesterday…maybe he got discouraged?

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Angry Bluebird!

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This male Bluebird was defending his nest box from some persistent, pesky Tree Swallows.  Look out Swallows!

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A Broad-winged Hawk in Vermont

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Unusual and Rare Ducks in Vermont

American Coot

American Coot by Cynthia Crawford

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Horned Grebe

Horned Grebe by Cynthia Crawford

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Spring Bluebird

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This plucky little fellow was defending his nest box from 7 Tree Swallows. He reminded me of my friend Annette, who is dealing so bravely with a serious cancer diagnosis.   May they both prevail!

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