First IF of this little fellow that I’ve seen….!!

As usual Klaus, just spectacular, especially the Osprey and the American Pelican!
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Wow wow wow! Your shots are just amazing. That pelican flying against the moon is fantastic!
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Very nice capture!!!
Kevin.

Your photos are amazing!

Great photos! I especially liked the heron in the first photo. Great sharpness and colors, and such a great pose!

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You do get amazing bird shots!
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LOL.. Great timing !
Was it the beer or cigars !??

You could start a new dedicated set of "Animal Barf Shots" to go with Dennis’ Animal Poop Shots !

I love the night heron. He looks cute and cuddly, which is not a given for birds.
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That osprey shot sure is amazing. But they all are. Really wonderful.
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Always incredible. Flawless captures. Happy New Year. More power to you and thanks for hosting this and skywatch.
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Carver you get the best bird captures ever. Love the osprey throwing up. Nothing like being at the right place at the right time.

As usual these are all superb. I was trying to figure out if the osprey had a fishing line in its mouth. If so, ouch!
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OMG! It was like having the first one sitting on my monitor for real! Fantastic! All of your shots are, but then you hear me say that every week! Doesn’t make it any less mind boggling!

Hope your new year is off to a great start, Klaus!

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Klaus.. great assortment of photos.. love the night heron.. the Osprey..ewww..lol
As always .. thanks for sharing..

I’d throw up too if you were taking my picture.

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Did he get any on you? It looks like you are shooting up at him. I wonder if anyone has ever captured one going at both ends at same time?

Awesome catch Klaus – I am green with envy!

WOW…what a catch!

WOW! You always get the shots!!

The march of the cranes! Love the lighting!

Yup, the light is wonderful. Looks like they’re strolling along on their morning constitutional
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Now that’s something you don’t see every day. Nice!

Wow! What a great catch!

Phenomenal, Klaus!!! A litte gut wrenching…but then…

You don’t think it was the beer he has been seen with do you.

came out nice.
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nice shot!

This is GREAT… and you didnt get any on you either

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Wow! I can’t seem to get a shot of any kind of one of them!

I love the light here! Fantastic!

I can’t believe you caught that! Fantastic timing!!!

Ospreys aren’t as majestic as I thought they were. Well, they do eat sushi every day and, well, you know…raw fish and bacteria….

That’s just incredible! Soooo cool

PS…make sure you tell Alan. He’s sure to want to go taste it – LOL

I thought you were kidding…not that you ever joke around I think this is one for the books!
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Very Nice Klaus, Great Image…

I’m with Gary, this is the first time I’ve ever seen something like this… usually it’s coming out the other end!!! LOL

Wow that’s the first time I’ve seen this.

Now that’s something that you don’t get every day !
I’m impressed … of course, I’m impressed with twist off bottle tops, too !

Beautiful, love the lighting

Terrific shot

Wow! Amazing capture, Klaus. Happy New Year!

I love how you use your light in these standing bird shots. Just so rich dynamic range. Perfection.

WOW very cool! Wonderful!

This is the most interesting pileated woodpecker shot! This is incredibly. I love the contrast and the striking colors. Another perfect shot.

Great shot Klaus

Fantastic get! You always do get the unsual!

Nice one!

First in flight woodpecker I’ve seen…nice get!
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Excellent portrait. You’re paying them now I guess…he’s modeling so nicely for you
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Well done! Nice portrait!

Fantastic!!!

Very well done. Impressive shot, and beautiful bird. The lighting on his wings is just awesome!

Fantastic shot!

Gorgeous shot Klaus! Happy New Year!

Wonderful detail and the pose is very nice

Don’t think I have ever seen a PIF shot! Well done, Klaus!

Way to go Klaus, great shot.

great shot klaus. Happy New Year

Wow, that lighting on the top is very unique.

another nice one.

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VERY nice.
The ligh tin the wings is great and you got a little on his crown a well.
these guys are fast, so that adds to you being able to get this one (and with wings up too)

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Now THAT’s a Pileated super shot!

Perfect composition…gradient colors are excellent!

Wow, Circle B?

great flight shot!