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A "kiss" for Luck and We're on Our Way...







GREAT KISKADEE
photo taken:  Hilltop Community Trail - Corpus Christi Texas 







COMMON MERGANSER [or red breasted merganser]
photo taken:  Packery Channel - Mustang Island  Corpus Christi Texas







AMERICAN WHITE PELICANS
photo taken:  Oso Bay Corpus Christi Texas 







BROWN AFRICAN GOOSE
[aka African Brown Goose]
photo taken:  Lakeview Park - Corpus Christi Texas


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40 comments:

  1. Ginny HartzlerJune 14, 2012 at 12:49 PM

    I love the pelicans! And the merganser picture is quite funny! Wow, a great kiskadee, I don't think we have ANY here, it seems rare?

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    1. Anni June 16, 2012 at 6:45 AM

      Oh the Merganser was very fun to watch it cleaning itself in the Channel!!

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  2. Betsy Banks AdamsJune 15, 2012 at 9:02 PM

    Awesome, Anni... I love seeing your birds.. So many are different from the ones here. I have never seen that African Brown Goose before. Gorgeous!!!! Thanks for sharing.

    Have a great weekend.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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    1. Anni June 16, 2012 at 6:45 AM

      He sure was watching me...it was nesting season, and I wasn't too keen on getting too close. They can really PINCH!!

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  3. SnapJune 16, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    Gorgeous Anni. I have a "thing" for pelicans!

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    1. Anni June 16, 2012 at 1:36 PM

      I do too...I have several pelican photos I'll add to this blog. One that I got up real close and personal with a couple of times.

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  4. eileeninmdJune 16, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    Wonderful birds, the white pelicans are my favorites. But, I love all the birds.

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    1. Anni June 16, 2012 at 1:36 PM

      Tho the white pelicans are larger, I think I like the brown ones better...they're more 'colorful'.

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  5. TexWisGirlJune 16, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    i like the pelicans in a row, too. :)

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    1. Anni June 16, 2012 at 1:36 PM

      Oh....wait 'til you see another photo I have of the white pelicans...it's quite comical.

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  6. Amy BurzeseJune 16, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    Nice bird shots!

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    1. Anni June 16, 2012 at 1:38 PM

      Your post today was just too cute for words Amy.

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  7. Phil SladeJune 16, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    Lovely Pelicans and so good to see you using both names for merganser (LOL)

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    1. Anni June 16, 2012 at 1:38 PM

      They call it 'red breast'...but I see more brown. LOL

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  8. CarverJune 16, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    Wonderful shots of the beautiful birds.

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  9. Sandi @the WhistleStop CafeJune 16, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    I'm glad you've joined us... great ripples!
    You are a great photographer.
    Next week we are looking for 'hot'
    Happy Hunting~
    Sandi

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    1. Anni June 16, 2012 at 1:39 PM

      Thank you so much for the positive feedback Sandi.

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  10. MaRJune 16, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    Beautiful shots!! awesome birds and grear ripples. Happy weekend.

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  11. Tina´s PicStoryJune 16, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    wonderful pics! :)

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  12. magiceyeJune 16, 2012 at 12:13 PM

    lovely captures!!

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    1. Anni June 16, 2012 at 1:39 PM

      Glad you stopped by and enjoyed the views magiceye.

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  13. ashokJune 16, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    your blog is wonderful!

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  14. DinaJune 16, 2012 at 2:32 PM

    So many different and beautiful birds! The merganser is so funny.

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    1. Anni June 17, 2012 at 7:19 AM

      It was fun to watch all its antics during the bathing procedures!!!

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  15. lanieJune 16, 2012 at 9:05 PM

    beautiful birds, great shot, hope you could visit me too, thanks Wifey Online Diary

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    1. Anni June 17, 2012 at 7:29 AM

      Thanks Lanie....I see you are experiencing the 2nd storm of the season ... another typhoon. Hope you remain safe.

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  16. VickiJune 16, 2012 at 10:11 PM

    Ah another person who likes taking bird photos.

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  17. Alice AudreyJune 16, 2012 at 10:16 PM

    Great shots.

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    1. Anni June 17, 2012 at 7:20 AM

      Thanks Alice...I seem to get an error msg...clicking on your link tho.

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  18. SuzyJune 16, 2012 at 10:22 PM

    Love the pelicans. Thanks for visiting my blog.

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  19. RajeshJune 17, 2012 at 6:51 AM

    Beautiful shots of birds.

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    1. Anni June 17, 2012 at 7:20 AM

      Happy to have you pay me a visit Rajesh!

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  20. Lyndsey@TinySkilletJune 17, 2012 at 7:48 AM

    I do like your take on ripples! You have some great bird shots. I need to look at my bird photos now to see the ripples. :D

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    1. Anni June 17, 2012 at 8:09 AM

      I bet, living in Florida, you have plenty of opportunity!!

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