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  1. HelenB

    Comment by 'HelenB' in media 'Broad-tailed Hummingibrd (male)'

    Stunning capture of this Broad-tailed Hummingbird, Stanley! TFS
    • HelenB
    • Gallery comment
  2. HelenB

    Comment by 'HelenB' in media 'Crested Caracara'

    Wonderful portrait of this Caracara, Stanley! TFS
    • HelenB
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  3. HelenB

    Comment by 'HelenB' in media 'Hooded Oriole (male)'

    Great capture of this lovely oriole, Stanley. TFS
    • HelenB
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  4. One-eyed Bobcat

    One-eyed Bobcat

    We live out in the country in south-central Texas and we've been seeing this one-eyed bobcat for about 6 years. It looks a little skinny, but is obviously getting enough food to survive. We see it about once a week - usually when it walks right across our back patio. We never leave the patio...
    • HelenB
    • Media item
    • Comments: 6
    • Category: Wild Mammals
  5. HelenB

    Flycatcher - Central Texas, USA

    Seen on 6th May in my back garden, but didn't stay, so was probably on its way north. I think it's one of the Empidonax flycatchers. Thanks, HelenB
  6. HelenB

    Comment by 'HelenB' in media 'Ferruginous Hawk'

    3 incredible shots of this hawk! Well done.
    • HelenB
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  7. HelenB

    Comment by 'HelenB' in media 'One of my many Chippers'

    Lovely portrait of this chipper, KC!
    • HelenB
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  8. Red-shouldered Hawk in Flight

    Red-shouldered Hawk in Flight

    Another shot of the local Red-shouldered Hawk, at our home near Houston, a few years ago.
    • HelenB
    • Media item
    • Comments: 3
    • Category: North America
  9. Red-shouldered Hawk with snack

    Red-shouldered Hawk with snack

    Some years ago we lived near Houston, Texas. Our home backed onto a golf course, where there was a water hazard and one day I saw this Red-shouldered Hawk with prey it had caught at the edge of the pond. It then flew up into a tree in the neighbor's garden and I was able to get this shot from...
    • HelenB
    • Media item
    • Comments: 3
    • Category: North America
  10. Waved Albatrosses

    Waved Albatrosses

    We saw this pair of Waved Albatrosses during a hike on Isla Espanola. This was the first day of a wonderful 7 day trip to the Galapagos Islands in October 2020.
    • HelenB
    • Media item
    • phoebastria irrorata
    • Comments: 4
    • Category: Central & South America & Mexico
  11. Galapagos Penguin on Isla Santiago

    Galapagos Penguin on Isla Santiago

    One afternoon we had a great trip around the small islands, in the zodiac boats. It was great to be able to see the wildlife close up. The wildlife on the islands are not afraid of humans, so it's easy to get close for viewing and photography!
    • HelenB
    • Media item
    • spheniscus mendiculus
    • Comments: 3
    • Category: Central & South America & Mexico
  12. Galapagos Tortoise_Santa Cruz Is-BF.JPG

    Galapagos Tortoise_Santa Cruz Is-BF.JPG

    In October 2019 we had a wonderful trip to the Galapagos Islands. Here's one of the giant tortoises seen on a trip to Santa Cruz Island.
    • HelenB
    • Media item
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Reptiles
  13. HelenB

    Comment by 'HelenB' in media 'Gibson's Albatross'

    Well, I learned something new today, when I read your comment on how the albatross has to fold its wing twice!! Great shot! HelenB
    • HelenB
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  14. Greater Roadrunner

    Greater Roadrunner

    We see these interesting birds quite often in our garden, which is out in the country.
    • HelenB
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    • geococcyx californianus
    • Comments: 3
    • Category: North America
  15. HelenB

    Comment by 'HelenB' in media 'Red-tailed Hawk taking flight.jpg'

    Excellent flight shot, Stanley, with great plumage detail!!
    • HelenB
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  16. Red-shouldered Hawk

    Red-shouldered Hawk

    Beautiful, sunny afternoon to get a great view of our local Red-shouldered Hawk!
    • HelenB
    • Media item
    • Comments: 6
    • Category: North America
  17. HelenB

    Which hummingbird? Central Texas

    Thanks, Nartreb!
  18. HelenB

    Which hummingbird? Central Texas

    We are getting a lot of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds coming through on their southbound migration, but I don't think this one is a Ruby-throat. I am thinking it might be a female Black-chinned, because of the long wings with the rounded end shape. I am located in south Central Texas, USA. TIA HelenB
  19. HelenB

    Comment by 'HelenB' in media 'Red-cockaded Woodpecker'

    When I lived in the Houston area about 20 years ago, I made a trip to the Jones State Forest and did get to see one of these endangered woodpeckers at a nest hole, on a Long Leaf Pine. Congrats on a great photo, Joe!
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  20. Blue Larkspur

    Blue Larkspur

    When we bought this house, we also got about 10 acres of land with it! These lovely Blue Larkspurs have spread from the surrounding pastures and now grow wild in our garden!
    • HelenB
    • Media item
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: Wild Flowers, Trees, Shrubs, Fungi
  21. Black-eyed Susans

    Black-eyed Susans

    Two years ago, these colourful, wild Black-eyed Susans took over this flower bed, beside our patio. We did not plant any seeds, so they must have blown in from the fields around our home!
    • HelenB
    • Media item
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Wild Flowers, Trees, Shrubs, Fungi
  22. HelenB

    Comment by 'HelenB' in media 'Red-tailed Comet, nw Argentina.jpg'

    What a beautiful hummingbird, Stanley! Thanks for sharing.
    • HelenB
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  23. HelenB

    Comment by 'HelenB' in media 'collared dove'

    Excellent picture for this Valentine’s Day!
    • HelenB
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  24. Hermit Thrush with a damaged bill

    Hermit Thrush with a damaged bill

    Here's the close-up shot showing more details of the deformed bill. Not sure if it's been damaged or whether it was born like this. It seems to be surviving, so hope the extreme cold that is heading our way, doesn't kill off the birds. There will be snow Sunday night and freezing temperatures.
    • HelenB
    • Media item
    • catharus guttatus deformed bill hermit thrush south central texas usa
    • Comments: 3
    • Category: North America
  25. Hermit Thrush with damaged bill

    Hermit Thrush with damaged bill

    This is the Hermit Thrush with the damaged bill. It must be able to get enough to eat, as I've been seeing it for a few weeks. I'll post a close-up next
    • HelenB
    • Media item
    • catharus guttatus damaged bill nikon coolpix p900 south central texas usa
    • Comments: 5
    • Category: North America
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