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      <image:caption>A LITTLE SHOW-OFF - With that rainbow of feathers and a look over its shoulder, this little Fischer's Lovebird seemed well aware of its appeal. I was happy to admire every color.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>FEATHER BY FEATHER - Tucked among the leaves, this Goldfinch paused to fluff and fuss over its feathers. A little burst of sunshine, making sure everything was just so.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>ONE EYE OPEN - Settled into the warm morning light, this young Black Skimmer looked wonderfully comfortable. Resting, perhaps—but still keeping an eye on the world.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>ELEGANCE UNDER CONSTRUCTION - Part dinosaur, part fuzzy alien, and somehow destined to become an elegant Great Egret. These three little characters make that transformation hard to imagine.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A SWIRL OF CAPPUCCINO - Balanced on the tiniest little stick, this Green Heron was perfectly at home among the greens and yellows. Those creamy swirls on its belly had me thinking of cappuccino foam art—apparently nature has a barista, too.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>AN OLD SOUL - All fluff and wide eyes, this young Great Horned Owl already had a remarkably serious expression. Part curiosity, part old soul—that steady gaze stopped me every time.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>THE COMEDIAN - When you’re the only one laughing at your joke—but you’re still certain it was comedy gold. The rest of the Black Skimmer colony remains…unconvinced.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>ONE-FOOT WONDER - One foot tucked away, this little Dunlin balanced on the other beside the ice on a chilly New Jersey beach. Such a small bird, with remarkable poise.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>UNFAZED - An adult Black Skimmer sweeps overhead while the youngster below seems completely unimpressed by all the commotion.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>NATURE’S LITTLE BASKET MAKER - This Rufous-tailed Weaver was busy doing exactly what its name suggests, carefully weaving its nest one strand at a time. Nature’s little basket maker, hard at work.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>BLINK AND YOU’D MISS IT - A quirky, long-billed “something” zipped low across my path and disappeared. I thought it had vanished into the brush, but there it was—an American Woodcock, tucked against the ground, perfectly camouflaged.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>ROOFTOP ATTITUDE - This little Rufous-backed Wren strutted across the rooftop with its tail lifted and feathers ruffled. Small bird, wonderfully big attitude.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>SUN-KISSED SLUMBER — Nestled among autumn grasses and dried wildflowers, this Red Fox basked in the Tetons’ morning light. Eyes closed and russet fur glowing, it seemed perfectly content to let the world carry on without it. A quiet moment I was grateful to witness.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A QUIET VISITOR - This Northwestern Fritillary seemed content to linger over its meal among the delicate purple blooms. I was grateful for the chance to admire those intricate wings, one quiet detail at a time.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>GROOMING PRACTICE - A quiet grooming session, or advanced yoga practice? This young Olive Baboon paused its foot inspection to look our way, as if to say, “Go ahead—try this at home.”</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>PRECIOUS CARGO - Already carrying an impressive load of orange pollen, this little Bumble Bee seemed to pause between the golden blooms. So much busy purpose in such a small, fuzzy package.</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2c67bd1cb9c3d1a74407f/c6444012-3777-4895-8df5-80b92bcb8c04/Dark-morph+Reddish+Egret-R5_6701-20260810-SSWebsite.jpg</image:loc>
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      <image:caption>HIDDEN ON THE MARSH - A dark-morph Reddish Egret tucked into layers of marsh grass, its beautiful colors almost blending into the surroundings—until that fiery eye gives it away. A quieter moment with one of my favorite characters of the wetlands.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>QUIETLY STUNNING - All that color and detail, yet not a hint of arrogance. This male Wood Duck glided across the water, quietly stunning and perfectly at ease.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>FISH ON! - With a freshly caught fish in its talons, this magnificent Osprey treated us to several breathtaking passes, its powerful wings stretched wide and water still dripping from its catch. Every turn offered another glimpse of its strength, precision, and wild beauty. A thrilling encounter made even more memorable by the generosity of a fellow photographer who shared this special place.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>FIND YOUR OWN BREAKFAST - Caught it. Claimed it. Kindly find your own breakfast. This American Oystercatcher carried its prize along the beach with a wonderfully purposeful stride.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>AN AMBITIOUS BREAKFAST - My first Anhinga, and she did not disappoint. With a fish that looked more like a prize than a meal, she spent nearly 30 minutes flipping, pausing, and patiently working out how to swallow her ambitious breakfast.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>IN A FLASH - A flash of blue, a sweep of wings, and a Belted Kingfisher suspended against the green. Catching that fleeting moment was its own little rush.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>THE PROPERTY LINE - Good fences make good neighbors—even when the fence is invisible. These two Black Skimmers took their disagreement into the air, apparently disputing their little piece of beach.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>JUST SKIMMING - Wings stretched wide and bill tracing the water, this Black Skimmer swept past in a low, graceful glide. I could have watched that beautiful precision all morning.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>MAGIC MORNING - A glowing sunrise, the sound of the ocean, and Black Skimmers sweeping across the morning sky. Some mornings are worth getting up ridiculously early for.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>WING WAVE - When I first arrived in Florida, this handsome Brown Pelican seemed to give me a welcome wing wave. Really, it was a beautifully banked turn, lining up for the next dive—and the next meal.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>BIG MEAL PLAN - Big plans, bigger problem. With claws and legs everywhere, this Great Egret had quite a meal to maneuver. Grip, flip, adjust—dinner was becoming a full-body project.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>MORNING STRETCH - This Green Heron tackled a hard-to-reach spot with a level of flexibility I can only admire from a safe distance. Whatever this move is called, I pulled a muscle just watching.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A RUSH THROUGH THE MIST - Fog, feathers, and plenty of missed shots—then these Hooded Mergansers swept through the mist. Birds in flight still keep me learning, but catching a sharp frame makes me downright giddy.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>PINK IN MOTION - A sweep of pink wings, a trailing spoon-shaped bill, and a Roseate Spoonbill caught in motion. Such an extraordinary bird, made even more striking by that fleeting burst of color.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>SOMETHING SWEET - For one perfect moment, the world was sunshine, scarlet blossoms, and a Ruby-throated Hummingbird hovering for something sweet. Tiny wings, endless fascination.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>HEATED AERIAL DISCUSSION - “I told you—I wanted a nest with an ocean view!” These Tree Swallows took their negotiations into the air. Location, location, location.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>SMALL BUT FIERCE - One of my favorite little raptors, this American Kestrel had me following its every move. I was grateful when the little hunter perched close in the golden light, its watchful gaze never wavering.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A BALANCED BREAKFAST — Tiny paws, a slender branch, and berries within easy reach—this little Chipmunk made balancing for breakfast look effortless. I loved watching it savor its snack, perfectly at ease in a perch that would have the rest of us reconsidering the menu.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>THE LANDING - I can never get enough of these majestic birds. Wings lifted and talons reaching, this Bald Eagle gave me a powerful yet graceful landing—and a moment I was grateful to witness.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>ON SILENT WINGS - My first encounter with Short-eared Owls was worth every minute of waiting in the bitter cold. That silent glide, the stretch of those wings, and those piercing eyes—I was captivated.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>THE LOOKOUT — I had been holding my breath, silently wishing this Short-eared Owl would perch and look my way. Then it did. I gasped, lifted my camera, and tried to hold on to that fleeting moment.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>WINTER WATCH — Seeing a Snowy Owl among the winter dunes felt like a gift. Some make the journey south from the Arctic, and each encounter reminds me how much their breeding and winter habitats deserve our care.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>LINES OF THE WILD — Every Zebra wears a stripe pattern as individual as a fingerprint. This little one paused its grazing just long enough to give me a portrait—and a chance to admire every remarkable line.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>FACE TO FACE — Photographed at the Lakota Wolf Preserve in New Jersey, this wolf’s steady gaze offers a close encounter with an animal whose presence is impossible to forget.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A ROCK STAR AT REST - With his tousled mane and a belly full from the night’s feast, this Serengeti rock star paused for a slow face wash before drifting back to sleep. A quiet glimpse of the softer side of a magnificent Lion.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>BEAUTIFULLY WORN - Its tattered wings tell of miles traveled and challenges endured, yet it continues from flower to flower—fragile in appearance, remarkably resilient.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>THE PROTECTIVE WALL - Adult Elephants gather shoulder to shoulder while the youngest members of the herd remain safely tucked among them—a living wall of protection.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>LITTLE STEPS, BIG SHADOW - With a tiny trunk curled and sturdy legs finding their way, this little elephant stayed close beneath an adult’s towering presence. So much smallness, surrounded by so much strength.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>AN UNEXPECTED GIFT - These two Northern Shrikes were perched together in the warm light. New birds, new moments, and a little more learning—so much of what I love about being out there with my camera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>SIDE BY SIDE - Two Eastern Bluebirds shared a perch, their soft blues and warm russets glowing against the winter backdrop. A simple moment of closeness, full of quiet warmth.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>SERENGETI REFLECTIONS - A fellow photographer’s keen eye brought us into position as three zebras lowered their heads to drink in harmony. A small reminder that sometimes the best photographs come from teamwork, patience, and a little Serengeti magic.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>STRIPES IN STEP - Side by side in the shallows, these zebras gave me a quiet moment to admire their remarkable stripes. Each so individual, yet beautifully in step.</image:caption>
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