Jonathan: Food & Photo

Think of the fish as French fries... you just need lots of them!

The 400 to 1000 lb Sea Lions were also fishing for the very abundant Smelt.... a couple images to be posted tomorrow!

Aerial Acrobatics in an attempt to catch a Smelt in the Lewis River by one of the many #BaldEagles ... remember their 7-8 ft wingspan!

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The adult #BaldEagle shows the earlier posted juvenile #Eagle how to catch a smelt on the annual Fish run the Lewis River. One of 60+ #eagles gathered. Watch for video soon!

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One of the 60+ #BaldEagles gathered on the Lewis River mouth with the mighty Columbia #fishing the annual smelt run. This juvie failed... next post will be successful adult!

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They are Very fancy ducks!!!

Thanks Rob.

It's difficult to get a couple in the same frame.

LOL!

We are just very lucky to share their habitat!

Thank You!

Yes... they love to dive!

YES!!! They are both beautiful #birds in their own unique appearances!

The stunning male Hooded Merganser in front and his beautiful mate behind always swim away from birders and often dive just before you get focus.
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The pair of Red Shouldered Hawks are sure cooperative models!

Thank you Greg! That is extremely nice of you to say. I am glad you enjoy our hobby!

For Full disclosure: my better half took the video!

Yes, they have the best camouflage!
A perched bird that poops is a great indication that it is about to fly...

Kate sent a very kind DM. So happy your group have enjoyed the sightings!

Well, we drive past it 3 times before we saw it.... so, kinda good. 🤣

Probably why they don't fly much!

They are really fun birds... but so difficult to spot even just feet away!

A seven course meal in less than 90 seconds for this American #Bittern

Warning: may cause escargot and Sashimi cravings!

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A very difficult bird to photograph!

I don't think Iran has hypersonic missiles.

The very common and still striking Song Sparrow does his Red Winged Blackbird imitation... #aspirations

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Very Cool!

Great eye shine!

Thank you Scott! It good to get lucky!

Thank you so much! It was a beautiful #Spring day fsightings! In #nature and a lovely #bird sighting!

Reflection of the #spring #bluesky and yet-to-bud red branches make a beautiful background to this lucky Great Blue #Heron sighting!

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The male Gartner Snakes come out first in #Spring. The female #snakes come out later and release an odor when ready to breed, attracting many males. She stores the sperm until ready to use.

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We were getting into the car to go do some #birding and I heard a ping-ping-ping on our metal street light...and there was a Red Breasted Sapsucker looking for attention!

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Excellent! What a cute Duck!