Tony Pratt

Archive for May, 2010

May
15

Dowitchers at Saturday Sunset

Filed Under Shorebirds, Spring 2010

A windy day today gave way to still air at sunset. Dowitchers were working the shallow water of the marsh as the sun set in a clear, blue sky.

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May
11

Northern Gannet

Filed Under Gannets, Spring 2010

A Northern Gannet with the landing gear going down.

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May
9

Dancing Snowy

Filed Under Egrets, Spring 2010

This Snowy Egret was chasing fish on a windy morning, not trying out for Dancing With the Birds.

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May
6

Snowy Egret

Filed Under Egrets, Spring 2010

Egrets are one of my favorite subjects when photographing in the wetlands of Delaware. They are back now and I look forward to many new shots this spring, summer and fall. I took this portrait on my way into work this morning.

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May
5

Short-billed Dowitchers

Filed Under Shorebirds, Spring 2010

These Dowitchers worked low tide mud flats looking for worms this evening at sunset. They carefully washed off the muddy worms before swallowing.

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