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Jose1983 viewsThis is Jose, one of our, shall we say extended crew members. Jose is taking a little R & R from cleaning bugs off the windshield of the Albatross, a job usually reserved for the Radioman and may I say, much easier while aircraft is parked.

The Osa Peninsula of Costa Rico is a perfect place for Jose to relax.
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Great Blue Heron2301 viewsThis guy may qualify as a crew member. Met up with him on a bike trip to Guest River Gorge Railtrail.
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Answer no. 21988 viewsActually it is not a panther but, this cat greeted us when we checked in at Rock Island State Parks, TN.

After calming Lou's nerves the cat joined us for a wiener roast.
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King Fisher1936 viewsSorry for the poor quality of the photo, it was taken several hundred yards from the royal subject.

Watched a pair of King fishers feeding and mating for quiet some time but, photographing them was very tough to do since they rarely sit still and were at such a distance.

The photo was taken on my recent trip to Middle Tennessee near Rock Island.
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Bare-throated Tiger-Heron1908 viewsFound this aviator looking back at me from a Costa Rico mangrove swamp.

Don't blame me if it aint a "Bare-throated Tiger-Heron". I just used an ID book of birds to find out what it is.

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Stop!1920 viewsThis deer seems to be assisting Glacier National Park contractor with traffic diversion.

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GREAT EGRET2484 viewsFound this long legged critter fishing at Madamausquette National Wildlife Refuge in North Carolina.
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Cougar?2345 viewsDo Cougars have rings around their tails and wear a mask?

This very day, Sep. 7 2011 two cougars were killed by the Wildlife folks very near our location.
One News report stated they were backed up by the RCMP for crowd control ??? What the heck were they doing, preventing a stampede back to Victoria?

Actually, old Wally here (a name I gave to this obviously dangerous critter) showed up on our B&B lawn and started to explain the rules of engagement to BJ and Myself.

BJ defended her crew, namely me, admirably.

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Flare2697 viewsA Blue Bird with a straw in beak flares just before touch down on my Blue Bird box.Oct 16, 2013
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Cleared To Land2599 viewsSandhill Cranes on short final approach to Hiwassee National Wildlife Refuge near Cleveland, TN.Dec 08, 2012
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GREAT EGRET2484 viewsFound this long legged critter fishing at Madamausquette National Wildlife Refuge in North Carolina.Nov 18, 2012
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Pronghorns2531 viewsA pair of pronghorns at Brice Canyon, UTJul 13, 2012
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Northern Rough Winged Swallow2638 viewsDue to the easy access of the nest I will not disclose it's location.

I believe this to be as identified but, if you know it to be another bird please, let me know.
Jun 25, 2012
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Gangway!2637 viewsAfter being flushed by crew members RAT and Bol'dar, old Sneaky here, took an uncontrolled slide down to the bottom of Chestnut Falls, where I was, unfortunately, located.

After a short dance session both Oldalbatross and snake were fine.
Jun 14, 2012
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Show Off Goose1926 viewsThere is one in every crowd! Look at the third goose from right.Sep 21, 2011
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Great Blue Heron2301 viewsThis guy may qualify as a crew member. Met up with him on a bike trip to Guest River Gorge Railtrail.Sep 21, 2011