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The tree doesn't stand a chance....

2009-01-19T13:10:42Z

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The tree doesn't stand a chance....

One chick waits patiently while the other is fed. 3/30/2008.

2009-01-09T00:15:05Z

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One chick waits patiently while the other is fed. 3/30/2008.

Taking some time to work on the suntan.....

2009-02-17T04:26:21Z

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Taking some time to work on the suntan.....

Serious concentration!

2008-12-31T14:49:56Z

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Serious concentration!

The mother Anna's Hummingbird and her two fast-growing chicks. The changes from the previous week are amazing. 4/6/2008.

2009-01-07T18:23:33Z

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The mother Anna's Hummingbird and her two fast-growing chicks. The changes from the previous week are amazing. 4/6/2008.

Great Blue Heron with Gopher

2009-02-21T13:23:43Z

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Great Blue Heron with Gopher

A female Anna's hummingbird returns to her nest. 3/30/2008.

2009-01-09T00:15:41Z

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A female Anna's hummingbird returns to her nest. 3/30/2008.

Peppermint Goby on Brain Coral

2009-11-12T15:41:43Z

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Peppermint Goby on Brain Coral

These hungry chicks haven't been fed for at least 5 minutes! 3/30/2008

2009-01-09T00:14:12Z

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These hungry chicks haven't been fed for at least 5 minutes! 3/30/2008

Caught in the act

2009-02-21T03:19:10Z

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Caught in the act

The Hoary Marmot can be easily seen at this time of year.

2009-02-10T19:02:14Z

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The Hoary Marmot can be easily seen at this time of year.

An adult fox peers over the back of one of this year's litter which is already about 3/4 of full size.

2009-02-10T19:01:21Z

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An adult fox peers over the back of one of this year's litter which is already about 3/4 of full size.

A young clownfish.

2009-11-12T15:42:08Z

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A young clownfish.

Cedar Waxwing

2008-05-26T13:40:27Z

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Cedar Waxwing

I should get a book so I can identify all the different types of clownfish.

2009-11-12T15:42:08Z

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I should get a book so I can identify all the different types of clownfish.

A clownfish resting in its anemone.

2009-11-12T15:42:08Z

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A clownfish resting in its anemone.

Here is the tireless adult helping the second chick with its preflight check.

2009-02-18T02:07:29Z

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Here is the tireless adult helping the second chick with its preflight check.

An American Bald Eagle flys over the oyster beds along Hood Canal, WA looking for an easy meal.

2008-06-15T15:09:50Z

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An American Bald Eagle flys over the oyster beds along Hood Canal, WA looking for an easy meal.

Lower Antelope Canyon

2008-05-23T17:32:36Z

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Lower Antelope Canyon

Lower Antelope Canyon

2008-05-23T17:15:40Z

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Lower Antelope Canyon

The bluffs towering above the road leading to the Needles district are spectacular.

2009-06-22T07:57:39Z

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The bluffs towering above the road leading to the Needles district are spectacular.

In just over 2 months, this little chick will be fully grown and flying!

2008-12-31T21:12:08Z

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In just over 2 months, this little chick will be fully grown and flying!

Whatever is at the top of the tree must taste good, but it's just out of reach.

2009-06-25T12:46:52Z

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Whatever is at the top of the tree must taste good, but it's just out of reach.

A typical view of the reef showing Sea Fans and sponges.

2009-10-10T13:52:39Z

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A typical view of the reef showing Sea Fans and sponges.

A diver cruises over the reef as an anemonefish guards its territory.

2009-02-15T11:59:45Z

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A diver cruises over the reef as an anemonefish guards its territory.

A Hermit Crab climbs a sponge. I believe this is a Stareye Hermit.

2009-08-12T22:37:01Z

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A Hermit Crab climbs a sponge. I believe this is a Stareye Hermit.

The first chick fledged yesterday and is now exploring the nest tree.

2009-02-18T02:07:28Z

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The first chick fledged yesterday and is now exploring the nest tree.

Still can't find that blowdryer

2009-02-21T13:24:50Z

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Still can't find that blowdryer

Kids can be exhausting!

2009-02-21T13:29:36Z

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Kids can be exhausting!

Tug-o-war

2009-02-21T13:25:04Z

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Tug-o-war

Catching a gust

2009-06-08T03:08:07Z

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Catching a gust

Fish for dinner

2009-06-06T06:00:12Z

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Fish for dinner

I sure would love to get rid of that branch. The choice of locations to shoot from is very limited and all of them have branches in the way. When the chicks aren't too active, they like to ...

2008-06-18T14:10:05Z

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I sure would love to get rid of that branch. The choice of locations to shoot from is very limited and all of them have branches in the way. When the chicks aren't too active, they like to ...

Double arch

2008-05-22T15:51:03Z

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Double arch

Double arch

2008-05-22T15:50:20Z

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Double arch

Layers of sandstone rocks form a stairway on the Slickrock trail.

2009-06-22T07:29:32Z

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Layers of sandstone rocks form a stairway on the Slickrock trail.

Nearing sunset along the trail to Grandview Point.

2009-06-22T07:34:00Z

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Nearing sunset along the trail to Grandview Point.

Evening sun catches the grass and brush among the sandstone boulders along the Grandview Point trail.

2009-06-22T07:26:28Z

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Evening sun catches the grass and brush among the sandstone boulders along the Grandview Point trail.

The 3 layered effect carved by the rivers of the Island in the Sky district is breathtaking!

2009-06-22T07:32:40Z

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The 3 layered effect carved by the rivers of the Island in the Sky district is breathtaking!

Layers of sandstone create massive walls above canyon floors in the Needles district.

2009-06-22T07:16:14Z

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Layers of sandstone create massive walls above canyon floors in the Needles district.

Sunset at the Needles overlook.

2009-06-22T07:31:34Z

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Sunset at the Needles overlook.

Layer upon layer of sandstone create spectacular formations and scenery.

2009-06-22T08:00:58Z

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Layer upon layer of sandstone create spectacular formations and scenery.

Pine tree against a deep blue sky.

2009-06-22T07:19:55Z

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Pine tree against a deep blue sky.

Just another day in the sunshine!

2009-06-22T17:50:46Z

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Just another day in the sunshine!

Larry, Curly, and Moe?

2009-06-22T17:49:01Z

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Larry, Curly, and Moe?

Late evening sun strikes one of the adults as it sits perched about 50 feet from the nest.

2009-06-22T19:15:25Z

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Late evening sun strikes one of the adults as it sits perched about 50 feet from the nest.

Wake up kids--it's been 10 minutes since your last feeding. 4/6/2008.

2009-01-07T18:23:54Z

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Wake up kids--it's been 10 minutes since your last feeding. 4/6/2008.

A Porsche RS Spyder in the corkscrew at Laguna Seca

2009-01-08T04:38:45Z

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A Porsche RS Spyder in the corkscrew at Laguna Seca

Marmot warming on the rocks. Mt Rainier, National Park.

2009-01-08T04:41:59Z

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Marmot warming on the rocks. Mt Rainier, National Park.

Snow Geese in a mass takeoff from the Skagit Valley

2009-01-08T04:42:02Z

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Snow Geese in a mass takeoff from the Skagit Valley

Hot air balloon and burners. Winthrop, Washington.

2009-01-08T04:44:53Z

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Hot air balloon and burners. Winthrop, Washington.

2008 Balloon Festival. Winthrop, WA

2009-01-11T14:30:49Z

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2008 Balloon Festival. Winthrop, WA

Are you looking at me?

2009-06-24T09:56:36Z

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Are you looking at me?

Ptarmigan

2009-06-24T09:56:20Z

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Ptarmigan

The meal gives some energy to the chick which has yet to fly.

2009-02-11T00:27:00Z

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The meal gives some energy to the chick which has yet to fly.

The frustration starts to mount for the chick remaining in the nest as the other one took to the sky.

2009-06-25T16:43:51Z

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The frustration starts to mount for the chick remaining in the nest as the other one took to the sky.

Practicing the kill on a helpless stick.

2009-07-14T23:17:22Z

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Practicing the kill on a helpless stick.

Chicks can really be exhausting

2009-06-26T17:26:55Z

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Chicks can really be exhausting

Those bugs always bite in the hardest places to reach!

2009-06-26T17:39:14Z

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Those bugs always bite in the hardest places to reach!

The markings of the Queen Anglefish are spectacular!

2009-02-13T20:39:37Z

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The markings of the Queen Anglefish are spectacular!

Silversides down in a hole in the reef

2009-06-15T11:45:41Z

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Silversides down in a hole in the reef

Nick and Sandy

2009-11-12T15:42:08Z

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Nick and Sandy

Another fish

2009-06-08T02:32:53Z

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Another fish

Our first look at Dennis!

2009-06-06T05:44:31Z

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Our first look at Dennis!

The full spread

2009-06-06T05:57:07Z

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The full spread

The parents to be

2009-06-06T05:41:36Z

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The parents to be

Flying demonstration

2009-06-06T05:58:11Z

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Flying demonstration

Landing

2009-06-06T05:50:20Z

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Landing

Waiting for a fish to come flying by....

2008-07-14T02:54:37Z

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Waiting for a fish to come flying by....

July 2--the first flying chick is getting around pretty easily now, but still has some awkward landings. A branch got in the way during this one, but the chick made a good recovery and got ...

2008-07-02T15:28:11Z

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July 2--the first flying chick is getting around pretty easily now, but still has some awkward landings. A branch got in the way during this one, but the chick made a good recovery and got ...

Practice makes perfect. Flight number 1 is aproaching fast.

2008-06-25T14:28:45Z

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Practice makes perfect. Flight number 1 is aproaching fast.

Impressive wings for a nine week old!

2008-06-20T21:25:50Z

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Impressive wings for a nine week old!

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2008-06-17T14:56:46Z

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20080614-0057.jpg

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2008-06-17T08:05:45Z

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20080614-0097.jpg

Ninja Eagle Chick!

2008-06-15T14:37:05Z

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Ninja Eagle Chick!

Red-tailed hawk in the nest with its chick behind gives a warning cry.

2008-05-23T17:55:54Z

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Red-tailed hawk in the nest with its chick behind gives a warning cry.

Red-tailed hawk chick.

2008-05-23T17:56:24Z

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Red-tailed hawk chick.

Lower Antelope Canyon

2008-05-23T17:19:22Z

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Lower Antelope Canyon

Horseshoe Bend just before the sun hits it. The curving horizon is a result of the fisheye lens used to capture this image.

2008-05-23T17:05:02Z

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Horseshoe Bend just before the sun hits it. The curving horizon is a result of the fisheye lens used to capture this image.

Green Valley Toadstools.

2008-05-23T16:36:21Z

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Green Valley Toadstools.

After feeding the chicks, the adult heads off to a quiet perch.

2008-12-31T14:41:10Z

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After feeding the chicks, the adult heads off to a quiet perch.

Landing at the favorite perch.

2008-12-31T14:46:51Z

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Landing at the favorite perch.

Driftwood on the Washington coast at sunset

2009-01-08T04:41:16Z

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Driftwood on the Washington coast at sunset

Mt Shuksan and its reflection

2009-01-08T04:42:05Z

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Mt Shuksan and its reflection

Pine tree in Bryce Canyon National Park

2009-01-08T04:46:32Z

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Pine tree in Bryce Canyon National Park

Great Blue Heron at the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge

2009-01-08T04:47:53Z

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Great Blue Heron at the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge

More Avalanche Lilies.

2009-06-25T12:49:06Z

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More Avalanche Lilies.

One cub has found something interesting, so the other comes over to investigate.

2009-02-10T22:06:27Z

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One cub has found something interesting, so the other comes over to investigate.

While trying to get across the road, the mother stopped many times to survey the situation.

2009-02-10T22:04:59Z

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While trying to get across the road, the mother stopped many times to survey the situation.

Two black bear cubs wrestle while the mother keeps an eye out for trouble.

2009-02-10T22:06:14Z

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Two black bear cubs wrestle while the mother keeps an eye out for trouble.

The meal is over and the adult heads for a nearby tree.

2009-08-13T02:40:34Z

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The meal is over and the adult heads for a nearby tree.

Soaring didn't seem to be a problem on the first day. Choosing a place to land was more difficult.

2009-06-25T16:41:15Z

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Soaring didn't seem to be a problem on the first day. Choosing a place to land was more difficult.

Now what are those kids up to?

2009-06-26T06:44:18Z

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Now what are those kids up to?

Who's that up there?

2009-06-26T06:34:38Z

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Who's that up there?

They are growing fast and are very hungry

2009-06-26T06:39:35Z

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They are growing fast and are very hungry

The chicks have lost all of their fluff now.

2009-06-26T06:36:12Z

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The chicks have lost all of their fluff now.

Pssst-I have to tell you a secret!

2009-02-12T21:12:30Z

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Pssst-I have to tell you a secret!

Another perfect landing!

2009-02-12T21:12:55Z

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Another perfect landing!

Still looking for a photo with both chick in the light....

2009-06-26T17:31:01Z

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Still looking for a photo with both chick in the light....

The first look at both chicks at the same time....

2009-02-12T22:33:40Z

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The first look at both chicks at the same time....