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Grizzly1946 viewsThe bear, we were told it was a young Grizzly. was on Mt. Norquay above Banff, Alberta, Canada

It was eating grass right outside the car window. Never took the car out of gear. :)
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King Fisher1967 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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Slim1953 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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Show Off Goose2024 viewsThere is one in every crowd! Look at the third goose from right.
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Great Blue Heron2332 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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Rock Island Park Buck2009 viewsWhen you visit Rock Island State Park, TN. drive slowly at night or you just may get a closer look at Buck Snort, pictured here, than you would like.
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Answer no. 22020 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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Attack Flaminken!2182 viewsOldalbatross being attacked by what appears to be a cross between a flamingo and a chicken. Well, there is a flamingo in Victoria Butterfly Garden and there are farms nearby that I am sure have yard birds.

I kind of think IT, whatever IT is, liked my shoe laces. My guess is that IT doesn't eat butterfly's.

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Flare2752 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 Land2642 viewsSandhill Cranes on short final approach to Hiwassee National Wildlife Refuge near Cleveland, TN.Dec 08, 2012
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GREAT EGRET2526 viewsFound this long legged critter fishing at Madamausquette National Wildlife Refuge in North Carolina.Nov 18, 2012
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Pronghorns2571 viewsA pair of pronghorns at Brice Canyon, UTJul 13, 2012
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Northern Rough Winged Swallow2684 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!2676 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 Goose2024 viewsThere is one in every crowd! Look at the third goose from right.Sep 21, 2011
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Great Blue Heron2332 viewsThis guy may qualify as a crew member. Met up with him on a bike trip to Guest River Gorge Railtrail.Sep 21, 2011