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Answer no. 2241 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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Reflecting On Ugly347 viewsIf being a Buzzard is not bad enough, they can see their reflection in the river.

Kind of makes one sick. Oh, they make daily appearances at Rock Island State Park, TN.
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Cades Cove turkeys256 viewsWild turkeys at Cades Cove, TN.

If you come to East Tennessee, as you should, don't miss Cades Cove in the Smokeys.

A whole community, now a park,just the way life was in early Tennessee.
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King Fisher234 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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Northern Rough Winged Swallow517 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.
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Mule217 viewsI was told if I kissed this mule a beautiful princess would be awakened........somebody lied.
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Slim243 viewsIf slim had been on the freeway instead of a bike way he would be known as a sail snake.

(sail snake: a snake that has been repeatedly run over until flat and dried. Then you can pick it up and sail it like boomerang.)

Not to worry, Slim is living large in Virginia and having a fresh tourist everyday.
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Flying226 viewsFlying ain't no big deal, Coastie.

View from our "quarters" in Costa Rica

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Flare633 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 Land533 viewsSandhill Cranes on short final approach to Hiwassee National Wildlife Refuge near Cleveland, TN.Dec 08, 2012
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GREAT EGRET517 viewsFound this long legged critter fishing at Madamausquette National Wildlife Refuge in North Carolina.Nov 18, 2012
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Pronghorns544 viewsA pair of pronghorns at Brice Canyon, UTJul 13, 2012
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Northern Rough Winged Swallow517 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!522 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 Goose240 viewsThere is one in every crowd! Look at the third goose from right.Sep 21, 2011
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Great Blue Heron326 viewsThis guy may qualify as a crew member. Met up with him on a bike trip to Guest River Gorge Railtrail.Sep 21, 2011