I spent the morning at the Circle B today. Not too much going on. A young Red-shouldered Hawk gave me some nice close views. A male Anhinga in breeding plumage among some cool branches was the second interesting sighting. Finally, I found a male Painted Bunting hanging out in some reeds and then caught hum as he flew up into an Oak tree. These shots made the trip worthwhile.
Juvenile Red-shouldered Hawk
Juvenile Red-shouldered Hawk
Juvenile Red-shouldered Hawk Portrait
The greater siren (Siren lacertina) is an amphibian and one of the five members of the genus Siren. The largest of the sirens and one of the largest amphibians in North America, the greater siren resides in the coastal plains of the southeastern United States.
Male Anhinga among some interesting branches.
Palm Warbler
Male Painted Bunting
Male Painted Bunting
Male Painted Bunting
Great pics today as always. I never saw that kind of salamander.
The male painted bunting is a beautiful bird. What a nice way to spend the morning on your birthday!
Thanks, as always,
Big Granny J.
Stunning photos, Matt! The detail and colour that you’ve captured are so beautiful.
Like Marilyn, I was particularly intrigued by the greater siren. I went straight to Wikipedia to learn more. When I enlarged the photo, I think I could see the external gills and costal grooves.