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Friday, August 29, 2025

Indigo Bunting


 

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Thursday, August 21, 2025

Cicada on a Begonia Blossom


 

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Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Green Heron

 


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Monday, August 4, 2025

Juvenile Black-crowned Night Heron



 

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