Birds and Waterfowl: Photo Captures by Jeffery

Geese on Water

jefferyjohnson@photocapturesbyjeffery.com (Photo Captures by Jeffery) — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>Canadian Goose at Radnor Lake.

Blue Heron At Mini Dam Richland Creek

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]]>This is the famous Blue Heron of the Richland Creek Greenway.

Black-crowned Night Heron Fishing

jefferyjohnson@photocapturesbyjeffery.com (Photo Captures by Jeffery) — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>I stood on the walk way bridge that goes over Richland Creek near the mini dam for a while watching this Black-crowned Night Heron fishing.

Green Heron on Log With Dragonfly Meal

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]]>A group of three or more Green Herons can be found at Radnor Lake.

Reflections of Three

jefferyjohnson@photocapturesbyjeffery.com (Photo Captures by Jeffery) — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>Canadian Geese on Radnor Lake on a early colorful fall morning.

Curly Tail Feathers Mallard Duck

jefferyjohnson@photocapturesbyjeffery.com (Photo Captures by Jeffery) — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>Birds in, around and above the lake at Centennial Park, Nashville, TN.

Three Geese on The Dams Edge

jefferyjohnson@photocapturesbyjeffery.com (Photo Captures by Jeffery) — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>All three swam up to the edge of the dam and relaxed a bit before swimming back over to the bank to get a bite to eat.

Duck Pedal Power

jefferyjohnson@photocapturesbyjeffery.com (Photo Captures by Jeffery) — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>Mallard Ducks and American Coots on water and on land at Cedar Hill Park, Madison, Tennessee.

Mallard Duck Doing The Side Stroke

jefferyjohnson@photocapturesbyjeffery.com (Photo Captures by Jeffery) — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>Mallard Ducks and American Coots on water and on land at Cedar Hill Park, Madison, Tennessee.

American Coot

jefferyjohnson@photocapturesbyjeffery.com (Photo Captures by Jeffery) — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>Mallard Ducks and American Coots on water and on land at Cedar Hill Park, Madison, Tennessee.

I am Trying to Hide Here

jefferyjohnson@photocapturesbyjeffery.com (Photo Captures by Jeffery) — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>Mallard Ducks and American Coots on water and on land at Cedar Hill Park, Madison, Tennessee.

Mallard Duck Female

jefferyjohnson@photocapturesbyjeffery.com (Photo Captures by Jeffery) — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>Mallard Ducks and American Coots on water and on land at Cedar Hill Park, Madison, Tennessee.

Mallard Duck Green

jefferyjohnson@photocapturesbyjeffery.com (Photo Captures by Jeffery) — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>Mallard Ducks and American Coots on water and on land at Cedar Hill Park, Madison, Tennessee.

Scratching That Itch

jefferyjohnson@photocapturesbyjeffery.com (Photo Captures by Jeffery) — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>Mallard Ducks and American Coots on water and on land at Cedar Hill Park, Madison, Tennessee.

Mallard Duck Coming In For A Landing

jefferyjohnson@photocapturesbyjeffery.com (Photo Captures by Jeffery) — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>Mallard Ducks and American Coots on water and on land at Cedar Hill Park, Madison, Tennessee.

Mallard Duck Grooming

jefferyjohnson@photocapturesbyjeffery.com (Photo Captures by Jeffery) — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>Mallard Ducks and American Coots on water and on land at Cedar Hill Park, Madison, Tennessee.

Mallard Ducks Three Against Creek Wall

jefferyjohnson@photocapturesbyjeffery.com (Photo Captures by Jeffery) — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>Mallard Ducks on the Richland Creek Greenway that is one of many Greenways in Nashville TN.

Friendly Bird

jefferyjohnson@photocapturesbyjeffery.com (Photo Captures by Jeffery) — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>Birds in, around and above the lake at Centennial Park, Nashville, TN.

Barred Owl Looking Back At Me

jefferyjohnson@photocapturesbyjeffery.com (Photo Captures by Jeffery) — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>I came across this Barred Owl along the Otter Creek Road trail at the edge of the creek while hiking at Radnor Lake.

Barred Owl Wondering Why I Am Watching

jefferyjohnson@photocapturesbyjeffery.com (Photo Captures by Jeffery) — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>I came across this Barred Owl along the Otter Creek Road trail at the edge of the creek while hiking at Radnor Lake.

Barred Owl Hanging On To Branch

jefferyjohnson@photocapturesbyjeffery.com (Photo Captures by Jeffery) — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>I came across this Barred Owl along the Otter Creek Road trail at the edge of the creek while hiking at Radnor Lake.

Barred Owl In Flight

jefferyjohnson@photocapturesbyjeffery.com (Photo Captures by Jeffery) — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>I came across this Barred Owl along the Otter Creek Road trail at the edge of the creek while hiking at Radnor Lake.

Barred Owl With White Border

jefferyjohnson@photocapturesbyjeffery.com (Photo Captures by Jeffery) — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>I came across this Barred Owl along the Otter Creek Road trail at the edge of the creek while hiking at Radnor Lake.

Barred Owl Looking Into Eyes

jefferyjohnson@photocapturesbyjeffery.com (Photo Captures by Jeffery) — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>I came across this Barred Owl along the Otter Creek Road trail at the edge of the creek while hiking at Radnor Lake.

Barred Owl Looking Downward

jefferyjohnson@photocapturesbyjeffery.com (Photo Captures by Jeffery) — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>I came across this Barred Owl along the Otter Creek Road trail at the edge of the creek while hiking at Radnor Lake.

Barred Owl With Reflection In Eyes

jefferyjohnson@photocapturesbyjeffery.com (Photo Captures by Jeffery) — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>I came across this Barred Owl along the Otter Creek Road trail at the edge of the creek while hiking at Radnor Lake.

Finch Hanging On For A Bite

jefferyjohnson@photocapturesbyjeffery.com (Photo Captures by Jeffery) — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>This little finch was hanging on a twig having a bite to eat near the run off dam at Radnor Lake.

Barred Owl Against The Blue Sky

jefferyjohnson@photocapturesbyjeffery.com (Photo Captures by Jeffery) — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>The Barred Owls hung out for a bit grooming on each other and then the one flew on a tree above me. After awhile the other Owl decided to fly off to another location.

Move Over Their She Is

jefferyjohnson@photocapturesbyjeffery.com (Photo Captures by Jeffery) — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>Two Wild Turkeys were walking down the trail chasing after a female Turkey. When they came across her she had nothing to do with either one of them.

Mr. Turkey

jefferyjohnson@photocapturesbyjeffery.com (Photo Captures by Jeffery) — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>Two Wild Turkeys were walking down the trail chasing after a female Turkey. When they came across her she had nothing to do with either one of them.

So Which One Shall It Be

jefferyjohnson@photocapturesbyjeffery.com (Photo Captures by Jeffery) — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>Two Wild Turkeys were walking down the trail chasing after a female Turkey. When they came across her she had nothing to do with either one of them.

Wild Turkeys On The Loose

jefferyjohnson@photocapturesbyjeffery.com (Photo Captures by Jeffery) — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>Two Wild Turkeys were walking down the trail chasing after a female Turkey. When they came across her she had nothing to do with either one of them.

Barred Owl At Pow Wow With Eye Views

jefferyjohnson@photocapturesbyjeffery.com (Photo Captures by Jeffery) — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>This lovely Barred Owl was at the Mt. Juliet PowWow it is a rescued animal.

Barred Owl at Pow Wow

jefferyjohnson@photocapturesbyjeffery.com (Photo Captures by Jeffery) — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>This lovely Barred Owl was at the Mt. Juliet PowWow it is a rescued animal.

Barred Owl Watching Me at Pow Wow

jefferyjohnson@photocapturesbyjeffery.com (Photo Captures by Jeffery) — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>This lovely Barred Owl was at the Mt. Juliet PowWow it is a rescued animal.

Falcon At Pow Wow Watching Me

jefferyjohnson@photocapturesbyjeffery.com (Photo Captures by Jeffery) — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>Falcon a rescue that was at the Mt. Juliet PowWow.

Falcon With Sharp Beak

jefferyjohnson@photocapturesbyjeffery.com (Photo Captures by Jeffery) — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>Falcon a rescue that was at the Mt. Juliet PowWow.

Downy Woodpecker Closer View

jefferyjohnson@photocapturesbyjeffery.com (Photo Captures by Jeffery) — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>A Downy Woodpecker in a tree near the lake at Radnor Lake.

Blue Heron Facing Right Resting On Limb

jefferyjohnson@photocapturesbyjeffery.com (Photo Captures by Jeffery) — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>I was pleasantly surprised to see a Great Blue Heron on the waters of Richland Creek along the Richland Creek Greenway in Nashville, TN.

It can be found in a range of habitats, in fresh and saltwater marshes, mangrove swamps, flooded meadows, lake edges, or shorelines, but always close to bodies of water, usually nesting in trees or bushes.

Blue Heron In Flight Wings Pushing Against Air

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Blue Heron Peacefully Resting On Limb

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Blue Heron In Coasting Mode

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Blue Heron On Limb Legs Showing

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Blue Heron On Limb Using Beak Cleaning Wing Feathers

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Blue Heron In The Mossy Waters of Radnor Lake

jefferyjohnson@photocapturesbyjeffery.com (Photo Captures by Jeffery) — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>Older photo captures created while visiting Radnor Lake and I decided to revisit them and create something new from them.

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker In Tree On Winter Day

jefferyjohnson@photocapturesbyjeffery.com (Photo Captures by Jeffery) — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>An adult male Yellow-bellied Sapsucker woodpecker that is rather fond of our backyard tree.

The adult male Yellow-bellied Sapsucker stocky with black feathers above and white below, their wing feathers are spotted white with a large white stripe, black and white face, a black bib and pale yellow wash on breast, red patch on head and throat and with stout, chisel-like bill.

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker Taking A Break

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Yellow-bellied Sapsucker On Side of Tree

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Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

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Cedar Waxwing Looking Backward

jefferyjohnson@photocapturesbyjeffery.com (Photo Captures by Jeffery) — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>A flock of Cedar Waxwing birds decided to stop in the backyard tree. While they enjoyed the labors of the woodpecker they took turns sipping the water or sap that is coming out of the tree.

During the breeding season you will find the Cedar Waxwing in the Northern territory of North America otherwise they travel in large flocks as far as northern South America.

The adult Cedar Waxwing with a length of around 5.75 inches, a short thin bill, pale brown crest, black eye patch and chin, pale brown head fading into pale yellow belly, darker brown back, dark wings with a thin red bar and black tail with a bright yellow tip.

The juvenile Cedar Waxwing have much duller, grayer head and body with blurry streaks on their underparts.

Cedar Waxwing Debating

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Cedar Waxwing Against Blue Sky

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Cedar Waxwing On Tree Taking A Sip

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Cedar Waxwing One A Flutter

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Cedar Waxwing Perched On Branch

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Cedar Waxwing Perched On Fine

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Cedar Waxwing Profile

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Cedar Waxwing Reaching To Take A Sip

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Cedar Waxwing One A Flutter

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Cedar Waxwing Two On Branch

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Cedar Waxwing Two On Tree

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Northern Cardinal Female

jefferyjohnson@photocapturesbyjeffery.com (Photo Captures by Jeffery) — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>The adult female Northern Cardinal unlike the male has a dull brown plumage, dull red wings and tail, reddish crest and a bright red bill.

Northern Cardinal Keeping An Eye On Me

jefferyjohnson@photocapturesbyjeffery.com (Photo Captures by Jeffery) — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>The adult male Northern Cardinal is bright red overall with a black mask and throat, red crest and a large thick red bill.

Northern Cardinal Looking Toward The Sun

jefferyjohnson@photocapturesbyjeffery.com (Photo Captures by Jeffery) — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>The adult male Northern Cardinal is bright red overall with a black mask and throat, red crest and a large thick red bill.

Northern Flicker Woodpecker On Stump

jefferyjohnson@photocapturesbyjeffery.com (Photo Captures by Jeffery) — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>A Northern Flicker looking for insects on old tree stump after a light dusting of snow.

Northern Flicker Woodpecker

jefferyjohnson@photocapturesbyjeffery.com (Photo Captures by Jeffery) — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>A Northern Flicker looking for insects on old tree stump after a light dusting of snow.

Wild Turkey Walking Along Waters Edge

jefferyjohnson@photocapturesbyjeffery.com (Photo Captures by Jeffery) — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>This Turkey seemed to follow along as it grazed in the wood and along the edge of the lake in Radnor Lake at Nashville TN.

Barred Owl Looking Down From Green Leaf Covered Limb

jefferyjohnson@photocapturesbyjeffery.com (Photo Captures by Jeffery) — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>A Barred Owl flew onto this limb as I walked past on the trail at Radnor Lake in Nashville TN.

Green Leaves Hiding Behind Leaves

jefferyjohnson@photocapturesbyjeffery.com (Photo Captures by Jeffery) — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>A Barred Owl flew onto this limb as I walked past on the trail at Radnor Lake in Nashville TN.

Wild Turkey Looking Back

jefferyjohnson@photocapturesbyjeffery.com (Photo Captures by Jeffery) — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>This Turkey seemed to follow along as it grazed in the wood and along the edge of the lake in Radnor Lake at Nashville TN.

Wild Turkey On Nature Trail

jefferyjohnson@photocapturesbyjeffery.com (Photo Captures by Jeffery) — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>This Turkey seemed to follow along as it grazed in the wood and along the edge of the lake in Radnor Lake at Nashville TN.

Wild Turkey Reaching Down

jefferyjohnson@photocapturesbyjeffery.com (Photo Captures by Jeffery) — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>This Turkey seemed to follow along as it grazed in the wood and along the edge of the lake in Radnor Lake at Nashville TN.