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Lee Metcalf NWR, Part 2
Although the Ospreys are one of the highlights for me at the refuge, there are many other interesting things to see there. When I first drove into the refuge grounds, I was pleased to see some fog over the pools: As the fog began to dissipate, a single American White Pelican (Pelecanus […]
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Tags: birding, birds, birdwatching, Blog, ducks, landscape, Lee Metcalf NWR, Montana, nature, pelican, photography, travel, wildlife refuge
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And Now, the Rest of the Story!
While photographing at the Lee Metcalf NWR, near Missoula, Montana, I posted an image of a fledging Osprey (Pandion haliaetus). And now, the rest of the story: Immediately after arriving at the Lee Metcalf NWR, I drove to a long-time osprey nest, located next to the refuge road. When I pulled up, I noticed a […]
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Tags: birding, birds, birds of prey, birdwatching, Blog, fledging, Lee Metcalf NWR, nature, nesting, osprey, photography, travel
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Sensational Sandhills!
Today’s photo was also made a couple of days ago at the Lee Metcalf NWR, outside Missoula, Montana. During my day at the refuge, I was constantly hearing Sandhill Cranes, with their raspy “croaking” sounds, but could never spot them in the refuge’s tall grasses. However, late morning brought 4 of them flying across the […]
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Tags: birding, birds, birdwatching, Blog, cranes, Lee Metcalf NWR, Montana, nature, NWR, photography, Sandhill Cranes, travel
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Tuesday
Been busy traveling, finally reaching the destination for catching the ferry to Alaska, which happens tomorrow. On the way, however, had a wonderful day Tuesday at a favorite location I love shooting … Lee Metcalf NWR. Lee Metcalf is a wonderful wildlife refuge, located about 20 minutes south of Missoula, Montana. One of the subjects […]
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Tags: Bird, birding, birds of prey, birdwatching, Blog, Lee Metcalf NWR, Montana, nature, nesting, photography, travel
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