October 20, 2020:
Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge October 5, 2020 Finale:
Today I would like to share a final set of images from my October 5, 2020 visit to the Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge:
Two photographs of a Great Egret; American Goldfinch; Arrowhead Lake; Northern Mockingbird; Turkey Vulture; Ruby-crowned Kinglet (Perhaps?); Beaver Pond; Great Blue Heron; and Pied-billed Grebe.
Enjoy!
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October 19, 2020:
Aerial Combat At Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge:
I used to think that birds are delicate and gentle creatures. Wrong! Now I know better!
Included in today’s set of images from my October 5, 2020 visit to the Pee Dee National Wildlfe Refuge, are a series of photographs depicting not-so-gentle aerial combat between Red-headed Woodpeckers and Northern Flickers. I noticed that the Red-headed Woodpeckers were generally more aggressive than the Northern Flickers, and usually won the skirmishes.
I’ve also shared several additional images in this post:
Four photographs of aerial combat between Red-headed Woodpeckers & Northern Flickers; three additional images of Red-headed Woodpeckers; a pair of Northern Flickers; Eastern Bluebird & Scarlet Tanager both in flight; and a Belted Kingfisher.
Enjoy!
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October 18, 2020:
Return To Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge:
On October 5, 2020, I returned to the Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge for another excellent day of birding.
Today I would like to share an initial set of images from this outing:
Two photographs of a Northern Mockingbird; two images of a Pine Warbler; a pair of Red-winged Blackbirds; two photographs of Eastern Bluebirds; Scarlet Tanager; and two images of Eastern Phoebes.
Enjoy!
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October 17, 2020:
Return To Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge:
On October 5, 2020, I returned to the Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge for another excellent day of birding.
Today I would like to share an initial set of images from this outing:
Two photographs of a Northern Mockingbird; two images of a Pine Warbler; a pair of Red-winged Blackbirds; two photographs of Eastern Bluebirds; Scarlet Tanager; and two images of Eastern Phoebes.
Enjoy!
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October 16, 2020:
Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge Butterflies:
For a little change of pace, today I would like to share several images of butterflies from my October 2, 2020 visit to the Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge:
Three photographs of Cloudless Sulphur Butterflies; Orange Sulphur Butterfly; and a Pearl Crescent Butterfly.
Enjoy!
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October 15, 2020:
More From The Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge:
My October 2, 2020 visit to the Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge was photographically quite productive!
Today I would like to share several more images from this outing:
Two photographs of a Great Egret. (In the first image, note the multitasking while flying!); Northern Mockingbird; Palm Warbler; two images of a Yellow-billed Cuckoo; Juvenile Little Blue Heron; a pair of Red-winged Blackbirds; Eastern Phoebe; and a European Starling.
Enjoy!
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October 14, 2020:
Northern Flicker Show:
One of my favorite North Carolina woodpeckers is the Northern Flicker. To my eye, it has an attractive combination of colors and patterns in its plumage.
I was fortunate enough to encounter several of these birds during my October 2, 2020 visit to the Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge.
Today I’d like to share a few images of the Northern Flickers, who put on quite a good show for me.
Enjoy!
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October 13, 2020:
Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge “Red Heads”:
For me, the signature bird of the Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge is the Red-headed Woodpecker. These attractive birds are abundant and easily observed at the refuge.
Today I would like to share several additional Red-headed Woodpecker images from my October 2, 2020 visit.
Enjoy!
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October 12, 2020:
More From The Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge:
As I continue to review images from my October 2, 2020 visit to the Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge, I realize how fortunate I am to have the opportunity to explore a natural place on a beautiful sunny day.
During such a day, I am able to cast aside any anxiety and sadness related to the realities of these troubled times, and focus on amazing and beautiful aspects of Nature. It is a welcome respite!
Today, I would like to share another batch of photographs from this outing. There will be additional images forthcoming over the next few days.
I find myself wishing that I could be sharing my photographs with a larger audience. If you are enjoying my images, and find them sufficiently compelling, please invite your family and friends to check them out. Perhaps they will want to friend me on Facebook, follow me on Instagram, and/or check out my website. I hope so!
Thanks, in advance!
In the meantime, here are several images for you to enjoy today:
Two photographs of Red-headed Woodpeckers; Eastern Phoebe; Eastern Bluebird; Eastern Bluebird & Eastern Phoebe; European Starling; Red-winged Blackbird & Eastern Bluebird; two images of Common Grackles; and a gaggle of Canada Geese.
Enjoy!
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October 10, 2020:
On October 2, 2020, a beautiful sunny day, I again went birding at the Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge.
I am just beginning to review my images from this visit.
Here are several of my favorite photos from early in the morning:
Common Grackle; Eastern Bluebird; Canada Geese; two photographs of Red-winged Blackbirds; Blue Grosbeak; and three images of a Juvenile Red-shouldered or Red-tailed Hawk.
(I’ve done my best on the bird ID’s. Any necessary corrections are welcomed.)
Enjoy!
Stay safe and have a great day!
