Memories of Aransas NWR
50 Photos
Crested Caracara(Caracara cheriway) |
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Description: When I pass the Oak Sanctuary, I usually see these snags filled with vultures. Today the caracara was my gift here as I exited the reserve. I’m no stranger to Aransas NWR, but I seem to have happy surprises whenever I visit. With weather warming, on this tour I met snakes, pigs, and Sedge Wrens (my first). |
Date Taken: 2021:03:12 11:46 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/8000 |
File Name: CrestedCaracara_D5X2356-Aransas_NWR |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Collared Peccary(Pecari tajacu) |
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Description: When I left Heron Flats, I almost missed these little piggies tucked into the brush. I’m no stranger to Aransas NWR, but I seem to have happy surprises whenever I visit. With weather warming, on this tour I met snakes, pigs, and Sedge Wrens (my first). |
Date Taken: 2021:03:12 10:41 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/2000 |
File Name: CollaredPeccary_D5X2288-Aransas_NWR |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
White-Tailed Deer(Odocoileus virginianus) |
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Description: These deer grazed at the roadside and would not move as I passed by. Monday I took a quick tour at Aransas NWR. It was windy and raining, and so I kept my camera gear stowed in the RV, but I climbed the Big Tree Tower and saw lots of Black and Turkey Vultures perched in the trees below the tower. With better weather Tuesday, I set out to capture some closeups. |
Date Taken: 2021:03:02 9:06 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 400 mm, f/8.0, 1/1000 |
File Name: WhiteTailedDeer_D5X7042-Aransas-NWR |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
American Alligator(Alligator mississippiensis) |
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Description: The sun’s warming rays seemed to be all this large fella was interested in this morning. I’m no stranger to Aransas NWR, but I seem to have happy surprises whenever I visit. With weather warming, on this tour I met snakes, pigs, and Sedge Wrens (my first). |
Date Taken: 2021:03:12 9:38 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/4000 |
File Name: AmericanAlligator_D5X2230-Aransas_NWR |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Crested Caracara(Caracara cheriway) |
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Description: When I pass the Oak Sanctuary, I usually see these snags filled with vultures. Today the caracara was my gift here as I exited the reserve. I’m no stranger to Aransas NWR, but I seem to have happy surprises whenever I visit. With weather warming, on this tour I met snakes, pigs, and Sedge Wrens (my first). |
Date Taken: 2021:03:12 11:48 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/8000 |
File Name: CrestedCaracara_D5X2379-Aransas_NWR |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Sedge Wren(Cistothorus platensis) |
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Description: Until this morning, I’d never met the Sedge Wren. I’m no stranger to Aransas NWR, but I seem to have happy surprises whenever I visit. With weather warming, on this tour I met snakes, pigs, and Sedge Wrens. |
Date Taken: 2021:03:12 7:22 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/250 |
File Name: SedgeWren_D5X2103-Aransas_NWR |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Pied-Billed Grebe(Podilymbus podiceps) |
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Description: As with most wetlands I’ve visited in Texas, these grebes patrolled the waters. I’m no stranger to Aransas NWR, but I seem to have happy surprises whenever I visit. With weather warming, on this tour I met snakes, pigs, and Sedge Wrens (my first). |
Date Taken: 2021:03:12 9:22 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/2000 |
File Name: PiedBilledGrebe_D5X2223-Aransas_NWR |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Turkey Vulture(Cathartes aura) |
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Description: I was more interested in the Black Vultures, but who can resist a visit with a cute Turkey Vulture. Monday I took a quick tour at Aransas NWR. It was windy and raining, and so I kept my camera gear stowed in the RV, but I climbed the Big Tree Tower and saw lots of Black and Turkey Vultures perched in the trees below the tower. With better weather Tuesday, I set out to capture some closeups. |
Date Taken: 2021:03:02 10:02 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: TurkeyVulture_D5X7472-Aransas-NWR |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Crested Caracara(Caracara cheriway) |
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Description: Caracaras flew in while I was working on the vultures. Monday I took a quick tour at Aransas NWR. It was windy and raining, and so I kept my camera gear stowed in the RV, but I climbed the Big Tree Tower and saw lots of Black and Turkey Vultures perched in the trees below the tower. With better weather Tuesday, I set out to capture some closeups. |
Date Taken: 2021:03:02 10:10 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: CrestedCaracara_D5X7647-Aransas-NWR |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Black Vulture(Coragyps atratus) |
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Description: This vulture perched on a telescope at the top of the tower and let me approach quite close. Monday I took a quick tour at Aransas NWR. It was windy and raining, and so I kept my camera gear stowed in the RV, but I climbed the Big Tree Tower and saw lots of Black and Turkey Vultures perched in the trees below the tower. With better weather Tuesday, I set out to capture some closeups. |
Date Taken: 2021:03:02 10:01 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/2000 |
File Name: BlackVulture_D5X7447-Aransas-NWR |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Black Vulture(Coragyps atratus) |
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Description: I usually see these birds as I look up. I enjoyed the eye-level encounter at the treetops. Monday I took a quick tour at Aransas NWR. It was windy and raining, and so I kept my camera gear stowed in the RV, but I climbed the Big Tree Tower and saw lots of Black and Turkey Vultures perched in the trees below the tower. With better weather Tuesday, I set out to capture some closeups. |
Date Taken: 2021:03:02 10:12 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: BlackVulture_D5X7761-Aransas-NWR |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Whooping Crane(Grus americana) |
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Description: One crane has captured a Blue Crab and warns the other to stay back by stomping its feet in the water when the other is showing too much interest. My third day of exploration of Aransas NWR was a memorable one. I boarded the tour boat the "Skimmer" and got schooled by Captain Tommy Moore on a three plus hour cruise of the back-bays and waterways beyond the view of the public from the tour roads on the reserve. |
Date Taken: 2020:03:17 12:17 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D500, 550 mm, f/8.0, 1/1250 |
File Name: WhoopingCrane_D504408-BoatRide-Aransas-NWR |
| © 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Greater Yellowlegs(Tringa melanoleuca) |
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Description: There were many dozens of Yellowlegs on the marsh, most were "Greater". In this image the two birds aloft appear to be Lesser Yellowlegs, while the bird touching down is a Greater Yellowlegs. I drove to Aransas NWR late Saturday, but my first serious explorations were on Sunday, when I fell in love with Heron Flats, though my explorations carried me all the way to the "Big Tree" tower. |
Date Taken: 2020:03:15 16:14 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D500, 550 mm, f/7.1, 1/1600 |
File Name: GreaterYellowLegs_D501148-Aransas-NWR |
| © 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Whooping Crane(Grus americana) |
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Description: With the capture Blue Crab now consumed, the two batchlor cranes can go back to being pals. These are not likely mated cranes. My third day of exploration of Aransas NWR was a memorable one. I boarded the tour boat the "Skimmer" and got schooled by Captain Tommy Moore on a three plus hour cruise of the back-bays and waterways beyond the view of the public from the tour roads on the reserve. |
Date Taken: 2020:03:17 12:19 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D500, 550 mm, f/8.0, 1/1000 |
File Name: WhoopingCrane_D504427-BoatRide-Aransas-NWR |
| © 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Northern Harrier(Circus hudsonius) |
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Description: At Aransas NWR I fell in love with Heron Flats, where I met birds such as this Northern Harrier performing lazy soaring moves and pouncing on any prey it could find. |
Date Taken: 2020:03:15 14:42 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D500, 550 mm, f/7.1, 1/1000 |
File Name: NorthernHarrier_D500651-Aransas-NWR |
| © 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
The Pond At Heron Flats(Scenery) |
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Description: This quiet pond greets visitors to Heron Flats. My second day at Aransas NWR on Monday, was only a half day, mostly spent at Heron Flats. The cranes that eluded me on Sunday gave themselves to me on this morning, as did some other nice birds. |
Date Taken: 2020:03:16 9:08 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON Z 7, 24 mm, f/11.0, 1/160 |
File Name: Scenery-HeronFlats_Z7X1212-Aransas-NWR |
| © 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
The Marsh At Heron Flats(Scenery) |
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Description: Views to the marsh at Heron Flats from the observation deck. My second day at Aransas NWR on Monday, was only a half day, mostly spent at Heron Flats. The cranes that eluded me on Sunday gave themselves to me on this morning, as did some other nice birds. |
Date Taken: 2020:03:16 9:10 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON Z 7, 24 mm, f/11.0, 1/320 |
File Name: Scenery-HeronFlats_Z7X1219-Aransas-NWR |
| © 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
White-Tailed Deer(Odocoileus virginianus) |
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Description: Whenever I visit this reserve I see lots of these deer, and I wonder where are the large predators? I’m no stranger to Aransas NWR, but I seem to have happy surprises whenever I visit. With weather warming, on this tour I met snakes, pigs, and Sedge Wrens. |
Date Taken: 2021:03:12 7:12 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/500 |
File Name: WhiteTailedDeer_D5X2083-Aransas_NWR |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Black-Bellied Plover(Pluvialis squatarola) |
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Description: The shorebirds on the marsh this morning kept their distance. I’m no stranger to Aransas NWR, but I seem to have happy surprises whenever I visit. With weather warming, on this tour I met snakes, pigs, and Sedge Wrens (my first). |
Date Taken: 2021:03:12 9:20 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/8000 |
File Name: BlackBelliedPlover_D5X2212-Aransas_NWR |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Belted Kingfisher(Megaceryle alcyon) |
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Description: This shy bird made a lot of noise on my visit, but kept its distance. I’m no stranger to Aransas NWR, but I seem to have happy surprises whenever I visit. With weather warming, on this tour I met snakes, pigs, and Sedge Wrens (my first). |
Date Taken: 2021:03:12 7:05 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/500 |
File Name: BeltedKingfisher_D5X2073-Aransas_NWR |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Scenery From The Big Tree Tower(Scenery) |
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Description: The forty foot high East Bird Observation Tower provides a commanding view of the marsh at Big Tree Trail. I drove to Aransas NWR late Saturday, but my first serious explorations were on Sunday, when I fell in love with Heron Flats, though my explorations carried me all the way to the "Big Tree" tower. |
Date Taken: 2020:03:15 12:27 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON Z 7, 24 mm, f/11.0, 1/400 |
File Name: Scenery-FromBigTreeTower_Z7X1203-Aransas-NWR |
| © 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Neotropic Cormorant(Phalacrocorax brasilianus) |
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Description: Loafing cormorants. My second day at Aransas NWR on Monday, was only a half day, mostly spent at Heron Flats. The cranes that eluded me on Sunday gave themselves to me on this morning, as did some other nice birds. |
Date Taken: 2020:03:16 9:43 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D500, 550 mm, f/7.1, 1/1000 |
File Name: NeotropicCormorant_D501900_Aransas-NWR |
| © 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Whooping Crane(Grus americana) |
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Description: One crane has captured a Blue Crab and warns the other to stay back by stomping its feet in the water when the other is showing too much interest. My third day of exploration of Aransas NWR was a memorable one. I boarded the tour boat the "Skimmer" and got schooled by Captain Tommy Moore on a three plus hour cruise of the back-bays and waterways beyond the view of the public from the tour roads on the reserve. |
Date Taken: 2020:03:17 12:17 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D500, 550 mm, f/8.0, 1/1600 |
File Name: WhoopingCrane_D504401-BoatRide-Aransas-NWR |
| © 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Whooping Crane(Grus americana) |
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Description: One crane has captured a Blue Crab, its favorite prey and the other is showing too much interest. My third day of exploration of Aransas NWR was a memorable one. I boarded the tour boat the "Skimmer" and got schooled by Captain Tommy Moore on a three plus hour cruise of the back-bays and waterways beyond the view of the public from the tour roads on the reserve. |
Date Taken: 2020:03:17 12:14 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D500, 550 mm, f/8.0, 1/1000 |
File Name: WhoopingCrane_D504318-BoatRide-Aransas-NWR |
| © 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Royal Tern(Thalasseus maximus) |
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Description: This Royal Tern passed by our boat at eye-level. My third day of exploration of Aransas NWR was a memorable one. I boarded the tour boat the "Skimmer" and got schooled by Captain Tommy Moore on a three plus hour cruise of the back-bays and waterways beyond the view of the public from the tour roads on the reserve. |
Date Taken: 2020:03:17 10:47 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D500, 550 mm, f/8.0, 1/1000 |
File Name: RoyalTern_D503687-BoatRide-Aransas-NWR |
| © 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Aransas By Sea(Scenery) |
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Description: I tried to capture some of the scenery as we steamed towards our cranes. My third day of exploration of Aransas NWR was a memorable one. I boarded the tour boat the "Skimmer" and got schooled by Captain Tommy Moore on a three plus hour cruise of the back-bays and waterways beyond the view of the public from the tour roads on the reserve. |
Date Taken: 2020:03:17 12:03 |
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Location:
Spanish Village |
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Camera Information: NIKON Z 7, 62 mm, f/11.0, 1/200 |
File Name: Scenery_Z7X1341-BoatRide-Aransas-NWR |
| © 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Great Blue Heron(Ardea herodias) |
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Description: This heron caught a catfish, but didn't want to risk injury from its sharp spiney fins. My third day of exploration of Aransas NWR was a memorable one. I boarded the tour boat the "Skimmer" and got schooled by Captain Tommy Moore on a three plus hour cruise of the back-bays and waterways beyond the view of the public from the tour roads on the reserve. |
Date Taken: 2020:03:17 11:51 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D500, 550 mm, f/8.0, 1/1000 |
File Name: GreatBlueHeron_D504073-BoatRide-Aransas-NWR |
| © 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Roseate Spoonbill(Platalea ajaja) |
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Description: These immature spoonbills approached briefly close enough for decent images. I drove to Aransas NWR late Saturday, but my first serious explorations were on Sunday, when I fell in love with Heron Flats, though my explorations carried me all the way to the "Big Tree" tower. |
Date Taken: 2020:03:15 14:40 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D500, 550 mm, f/7.1, 1/1600 |
File Name: RoseateSpoonbill_D500548-Aransas-NWR |
| © 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Roseate Spoonbill(Platalea ajaja) |
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Description: These immature spoonbills approached briefly close enough for decent images. I drove to Aransas NWR late Saturday, but my first serious explorations were on Sunday, when I fell in love with Heron Flats, though my explorations carried me all the way to the "Big Tree" tower. |
Date Taken: 2020:03:15 14:38 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D500, 550 mm, f/7.1, 1/2500 |
File Name: RoseateSpoonbill_D500473-Aransas-NWR |
| © 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Roseate Spoonbill(Platalea ajaja) |
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Description: These immature spoonbills approached briefly close enough for decent images. I drove to Aransas NWR late Saturday, but my first serious explorations were on Sunday, when I fell in love with Heron Flats, though my explorations carried me all the way to the "Big Tree" tower. |
Date Taken: 2020:03:15 14:39 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D500, 550 mm, f/7.1, 1/1600 |
File Name: RoseateSpoonbill_D500524-Aransas-NWR |
| © 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
White-Tailed Deer(Odocoileus virginianus) |
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Description: I saw White-Tailed Deer on all three of my visits to Aransas. I drove to Aransas NWR late Saturday, but my first serious explorations were on Sunday, when I fell in love with Heron Flats, though my explorations carried me all the way to the "Big Tree" tower. |
Date Taken: 2020:03:15 8:50 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D500, 390 mm, f/7.1, 1/640 |
File Name: WhiteTailedDeer_D509813-Aransas-NWR |
| © 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Great Egret(Ardea alba) |
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Description: I met this Great Egret foaraging for its breakfast. It moved on looking for better food (I guess). My second day at Aransas NWR on Monday, was only a half day, mostly spent at Heron Flats. The cranes that eluded me on Sunday gave themselves to me on this morning, as did some other nice birds. |
Date Taken: 2020:03:16 10:23 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D500, 550 mm, f/7.1, 1/1250 |
File Name: GreatEgret_D502277-Aransas-NWR |
| © 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Great Egret(Ardea alba) |
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Description: I met this Great Egret foaraging for its breakfast. My second day at Aransas NWR on Monday, was only a half day, mostly spent at Heron Flats. The cranes that eluded me on Sunday gave themselves to me on this morning, as did some other nice birds. |
Date Taken: 2020:03:16 10:21 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D500, 550 mm, f/7.1, 1/1000 |
File Name: GreatEgret_D502241-Aransas-NWR |
| © 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Great Blue Heron(Ardea herodias) |
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Description: Heron landing. This is the SECOND tallest bird on the reserve. My second day at Aransas NWR on Monday, was only a half day, mostly spent at Heron Flats. The cranes that eluded me on Sunday gave themselves to me on this morning, as did some other nice birds. |
Date Taken: 2020:03:16 9:55 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D500, 550 mm, f/7.1, 1/1250 |
File Name: GreatBlueHeron_D501991-Aransas-NWR |
| © 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Royal Tern(Thalasseus maximus) |
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Description: This Royal Tern foraging over Thomas Pond fooled me at first to believing it was an Elegant Tern. Study of the pictures revealed its true identity. My second day at Aransas NWR on Monday, was only a half day, mostly spent at Heron Flats. |
Date Taken: 2020:03:16 9:59 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D500, 550 mm, f/7.1, 1/2000 |
File Name: RoyalTern_D502058-Aransas-NWR |
| © 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
American White Ibis(Eudocimus albus) |
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Description: This flock of White Ibis put a smile on my face when they flew overhead and dropped into the marsh beyond my view. My second day at Aransas NWR on Monday, was only a half day, mostly spent at Heron Flats. The cranes that eluded me on Sunday gave themselves to me on this morning, as did some other nice birds. |
Date Taken: 2020:03:16 9:20 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D500, 550 mm, f/7.1, 1/1250 |
File Name: WhiteIbis_D501603-Aransas-NWR |
| © 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
American White Ibis(Eudocimus albus) |
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Description: This flock of White Ibis put a smile on my face when they flew overhead and dropped into the marsh beyond my view. My second day at Aransas NWR on Monday, was only a half day, mostly spent at Heron Flats. The cranes that eluded me on Sunday gave themselves to me on this morning, as did some other nice birds. |
Date Taken: 2020:03:16 9:20 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D500, 360 mm, f/7.1, 1/1250 |
File Name: WhiteIbis_D501606-Aransas-NWR |
| © 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Whooping Crane(Grus americana) |
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Description: The five foot tall crane walks past the much smaller Tricolored Heron. My second day at Aransas NWR on Monday, was only a half day, mostly spent at Heron Flats. The cranes that eluded me on Sunday gave themselves to me on this morning, as did some other nice birds. |
Date Taken: 2020:03:16 9:33 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D500, 550 mm, f/7.1, 1/1000 |
File Name: WhoopingCrane_D501767-Aransas-NWR |
| © 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
White-Tailed Deer(Odocoileus virginianus) |
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Description: I saw White-Tailed on each of my three visits. My second day at Aransas NWR on Monday, was only a half day, mostly spent at Heron Flats. The cranes that eluded me on Sunday gave themselves to me on this morning, as did some other nice birds. |
Date Taken: 2020:03:16 9:36 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D500, 550 mm, f/7.1, 1/640 |
File Name: WhiteTailedDeer_D501870-Aransas-NWR |
| © 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Whooping Crane(Grus americana) |
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Description: Even the relatively tall Great Egret is dwarfed by the five foot cranes. My second day at Aransas NWR on Monday, was only a half day, mostly spent at Heron Flats. The cranes that eluded me on Sunday gave themselves to me on this morning, as did some other nice birds. |
Date Taken: 2020:03:16 10:04 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D500, 550 mm, f/7.1, 1/2000 |
File Name: WhoopingCrane_D502195-Aransas-NWR |
| © 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Brown Pelican(Pelecanus occidentalis) |
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Description: This bird was following our boat, flying low over the water. My third day of exploration of Aransas NWR was a memorable one. I boarded the tour boat the "Skimmer" and got schooled by Captain Tommy Moore on a three plus hour cruise of the back-bays and waterways beyond the view of the public from the tour roads on the reserve. |
Date Taken: 2020:03:17 10:41 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D500, 550 mm, f/8.0, 1/1250 |
File Name: BrownPelican_D503617-BoatRide-Aransas-NWR |
| © 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Dowitcher Species(Limnodromus sp.) |
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Description: Short-Billed? Long-Billed? I couln't say, but given the proximity to saltwater, Short-Billed would seem likely. My third day of exploration of Aransas NWR was a memorable one. I boarded the tour boat the "Skimmer" and got schooled by Captain Tommy Moore on a three plus hour cruise of the back-bays and waterways beyond the view of the public from the tour roads on the reserve. |
Date Taken: 2020:03:17 10:23 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D500, 550 mm, f/8.0, 1/1000 |
File Name: Dowitcher_D503588-BoatRide-Aransas-NWR |
| © 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Double-Crested Cormorant(Phalacrocorax auritus) |
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Description: This cormorant flew low past us while we looked for cranes. My third day of exploration of Aransas NWR was a memorable one. I boarded the tour boat the "Skimmer" and got schooled by Captain Tommy Moore on a three plus hour cruise of the back-bays and waterways beyond the view of the public from the tour roads on the reserve. |
Date Taken: 2020:03:17 10:47 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D500, 550 mm, f/8.0, 1/1000 |
File Name: DoubleCrestedCormorant_D503673-BoatRide-Aransas-NWR |
| © 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Long-Billed Curlew(Numenius americanus) |
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Description: This curlew picked up from the marsh near where the cranes were foraging. My third day of exploration of Aransas NWR was a memorable one. I boarded the tour boat the "Skimmer" and got schooled by Captain Tommy Moore on a three plus hour cruise of the back-bays and waterways beyond the view of the public from the tour roads on the reserve. |
Date Taken: 2020:03:17 11:43 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D500, 550 mm, f/8.0, 1/1600 |
File Name: LongBilledCurlew_D503952-BoatRide-Aransas-NWR |
| © 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Laughing Gull(Leucophaeus atricill) |
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Description: Ever the oppotunists, this gull followed our boat hoping to find a morsel in our wake. My third day of exploration of Aransas NWR was a memorable one. I boarded the tour boat the "Skimmer" and got schooled by Captain Tommy Moore on a three plus hour cruise of the back-bays and waterways beyond the view of the public from the tour roads on the reserve. |
Date Taken: 2020:03:17 11:05 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D500, 550 mm, f/8.0, 1/2500 |
File Name: LaughingGull_D503750-BoatRide-Aransas-NWR |
| © 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Herring Gull(Larus argentatus) |
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Description: My third day of exploration of Aransas NWR was a memorable one. I boarded the tour boat the "Skimmer" and got schooled by Captain Tommy Moore on a three plus hour cruise of the back-bays and waterways beyond the view of the public from the tour roads on the reserve. |
Date Taken: 2020:03:17 10:44 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D500, 550 mm, f/8.0, 1/1250 |
File Name: HerringGull_D503639-BoatRide-Aransas-NWR |
| © 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Black Vulture(Coragyps atratus) |
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Description: One Monday in March-2021, I took a quick tour at Aransas NWR. It was windy and raining, and so I left my camera gear stowed in the RV, but I climbed the Big Tree Tower and saw lots of Black and Turkey Vultures perched in the trees below the tower. With better weather Tuesday, I returned to capture some closeups. |
Date Taken: 2021:03:02 10:02 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: BlackVulture_D5X7452-Aransas-NWR |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Crested Caracara(Caracara cheriway) |
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Description: Caracaras flew in while I was working on the vultures. Monday I took a quick tour at Aransas NWR. It was windy and raining, and so I kept my camera gear stowed in the RV, but I climbed the Big Tree Tower and saw lots of Black and Turkey Vultures perched in the trees below the tower. With better weather Tuesday, I set out to capture some closeups. |
Date Taken: 2021:03:02 10:10 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: CrestedCaracara_D5X7692-Aransas-NWR |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
Crested Caracara(Caracara cheriway) |
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Description: Caracaras flew in while I was working on the vultures. Monday I took a quick tour at Aransas NWR. It was windy and raining, and so I kept my camera gear stowed in the RV, but I climbed the Big Tree Tower and saw lots of Black and Turkey Vultures perched in the trees below the tower. With better weather Tuesday, I set out to capture some closeups. |
Date Taken: 2021:03:02 10:05 |
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Location:
Aransas NWR |
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Camera Information: NIKON D5, 800 mm, f/8.0, 1/1000 |
File Name: CrestedCaracara_D5X7521-Aransas-NWR |
| © 2021 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |
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