Monthly Archives: May 2013

Eventually I was able to get both the adult bald eagles with their heads up. Unfortunately it appears the immature eagle has lost its head. LOL I think he just had it way down trying to get “firsts” on the … Continue reading →

Male eagle may be thinking that the nest is getting a bit crowded? Two mature bald eagles and two immature but nearly flight ready eagles share this nest near the James river in SW Missouri. Larry

These two immature bald eagles seem to be asking the adult “What is Next for Breakfast?”. This image was taken very shortly after sunrise on the James River in Missouri. The immatures are getting very close to being ready to … Continue reading →

Early morning light and two mature with two immature bald eagles having breakfast near the James River in Missouri. The immatures are almost old enough to fly so the nest will be deserted until next year soon. Larry

During our one day excursion to southeast Missouri we visited Mingo National Wildlife Refuge and Duck Creek wildlife area near Puxico, MO. Hardly any birds in the area. This one eastern kingbird did pose for us for a short while … Continue reading →

I was going back through some images from earlier trips and thought this green jay perched on a very prickly bush might be good to share. Taken in south Texas where many of the trees and bushes grow many thorns. … Continue reading →

A mute swan “just cruising” in a lake in Springfield, Mo, today. Putting on a glorious display of its plumage. Larry

The entire family of mute swans, one was a bit shy. 🙂

A mute swan, probably a male with its five cygnets. On a lake in Springfield, MO. The black part of the male’s bill/nose swells during mating season.