Birds I have photographed

While I was walking out in California a few years ago I was looking across a stream when something hit my eye.  There was a little red movement and then I noticed this Merganser blending in with the cover.  The LORD had given it protection.

This Blue Heron knew that someone or something was out there.  The sun was at my back so he could not see and I just had to remain still.  It was very much fun to watch his eyes try to see.

Here was another Blue Heron croutched up.  Looks prehistoric.

As I was driving down a country road this Sand Crane caught my eye.  Must be a female as she did not mind being photographed as long as I was about 70 yards away.

This White Egret was in this swamp and so I had to crawl on my belly to get close without making noise.  I guess the Army was good for something.  Again the sun was at my back so even tho the Egret may have sensed it did not see me.

These Wood Ducks were out in a lake under a tree and I just loved to watch them.  The male here is so good looking with the markings on his head and those red eyes darting between the females and me.  It was fun.