MacMe Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 We frequently run across some pretty cool, wild, and interesting things as we photograph birds. These could be other animals, plants, cloud formations, and sunsets. I like to photograph these too and am willing to bet many of you do too. This topic is designed to share and talk about these 'other' encounters. I'll start off with this bad-boy from Merritt Island, Florida a few years back. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor Cochrane Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 A Pacific white-sided Dolphin off our boat last weekend 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colton V Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Walking down the shoreline trying to get a look at some Sandhill Cranes across the lake and a river otter swam in front of me. Only had my phone at the time, unfortunately. IMG_7479.MOV 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 (edited) Texas sunset. Edited July 29, 2020 by Kevin 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnd Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Aransas NWR Raccoon Aransas NWR by johnd1964, on Flickr 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdNrd Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Bee nest and a Horned Lizard in Santa Maria Riverbed, CA. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexHenry Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 While trying to drive home from Middle Harbor Shoreline Park in Oakland, CA, in I believe it was late May, I passed through the periphery of a riot and saw flipped over cars and cops wildly gesticulating for me to turn around and drive away! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gladner Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 About 50 feet up in a sycamore tree, my wife was scanning for owls or other birds when she gasped. In her binocs was a Black Rat Snake instead. Wasn't expecting to ever see a snake that high! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 (edited) This showed up in my back yard one day. Anybody know what it is? My best guess is that it is a reddish-brown spotted water lama. Edited July 30, 2020 by Kevin 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 These two deer swam across a lake! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnd Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 River Otter anahauc NWR by johnd1964, on Flickr 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 I was sitting on the bank of a river today when something frightened away the Louisiana Waterthrush I was watching. I soon found out what scared it... 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnd Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 3 hours ago, The Bird Nuts said: I was sitting on the bank of a river today when something frightened away the Louisiana Waterthrush I was watching. I soon found out what scared it... Hes appraising you fro his next meal :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinHood Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 Any moth experts here? I came across this today mid-morning (photo is an extreme crop). It was acting like a Hummingbird but does not have clear wings so is it a Hawk Moth? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 41 minutes ago, RobinHood said: Any moth experts here? I came across this today mid-morning (photo is an extreme crop). It was acting like a Hummingbird but does not have clear wings so is it a Hawk Moth? I'm not a moth expert, but I like to ID moths. I don't think the photo is good enough to tell what species it is. I can't even tell if it's a skipper (which is a butterfly) or a moth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinHood Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 15 hours ago, The Bird Nuts said: I'm not a moth expert, but I like to ID moths. I don't think the photo is good enough to tell what species it is. I can't even tell if it's a skipper (which is a butterfly) or a moth Thanks BirdNuts. I'm definitely getting more interested in Dragon/Damselflies, Butterflies and Moths. I just found the Butterfly, Moth... thread (where I should have posted) so will be paying more attention. The Hummingbird types are fascinating - so fast!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacMe Posted August 6, 2020 Author Share Posted August 6, 2020 On 8/5/2020 at 8:29 AM, RobinHood said: Thanks BirdNuts. I'm definitely getting more interested in Dragon/Damselflies, Butterflies and Moths. I just found the Butterfly, Moth... thread (where I should have posted) so will be paying more attention. The Hummingbird types are fascinating - so fast!! You can get all kinds of cool moths and other night insects by shinning a bright light onto a white sheet at night. Also, check out robber flies, I saw one carry away a large grasshopper when I lived in Florida 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacMe Posted August 6, 2020 Author Share Posted August 6, 2020 Came across these tracks pre hurricane hannah. Initially I thought they were bobcat, but then I noticed the toenail marks from the middle toes. I think maybe a coyote? I did some research and found that bobcats walk in their own tracks (1 set of prints) while coyotes don't (2 sets of prints). Sadly, I don't remember with this picture...next time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melierax Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Ran across this porcupine in my backyard: 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spyonabird Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 it was getting dark, so this was the best pic I could get. (I had to lighten it in post) Fox Squirrel - biggest squirrel I have ever seen! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnd Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 Tamas Shark by johnd1964, on Flickr 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spyonabird Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Yesterday was a good day for dragonflies. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 (edited) This dragonfly is on it's last leg (Or should it be wing?). Edited August 12, 2020 by Kevin 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Turkey Feather. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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