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hangman43 · 02-27-2013, 06:54 PM

Bud · 03-01-2013, 07:44 PM - **1 Like**

The Cheshire Cat

ErZi · 03-07-2013, 12:58 PM

greedy Siberian Jay eating raisins

with Pentax 300mm CAT lens

ErZi · 04-03-2013, 11:37 PM

Some bugs.

**paulh** · 04-04-2013, 08:06 AM

Some reptilian wildlife shot recently...

**dadipentak** · 04-13-2013, 07:14 AM

When I stumbled out on to the porch this morning, I was startled to find this Osprey in the dead oak out back. I'd actually gotten a glimpse of him/her from afar about a week ago but was unable then to imagine what it was. Ospreys are native to Maryland of course but I've never seen one here in the city where I've lived most of my 70 years. I suspect it may have been released recently from the raptor rehab center across the stream valley. I doubt it will hang around too long: the stream just isn't big enough to feed it.

littledrawe · 04-13-2013, 02:07 PM

Originally posted by dadipentak

A Surprise Guest

Excellent, I saw one here for the first time this year a few weeks ago. I hope I can book some shoots with a couple of these families.

**dadipentak** · 04-15-2013, 02:02 PM - **2 Likes**

It ain't much of a photo--more just for the record. It's an Eastern Red Bat (I think.) I spotted him while I was out pulling vines off my trees yesterday. My first thought was that it was some sort of fruit--a peach? in April? on a holly? Naturally, I decided to quit working and leave him in peace.

stormtech · 04-15-2013, 02:29 PM

Originally posted by dadipentak

It ain't much of a photo--more just for the record. It's an Eastern Red Bat (I think.) I spotted him while I was out pulling vines off my trees yesterday. My first thought was that it was some sort of fruit--a peach? in April? on a holly? Naturally, I decided to quit working and leave him in peace.

So cool Dave! I never knew they roosted outside like that - always thought it was in some kind of structure or cave.

Good thing you realized it was not a fruit - image your surprise if you grabbed it!

**dadipentak** · 04-15-2013, 04:40 PM

Originally posted by stormtech

I never knew they roosted outside like that

Me, neither. We don't have caves around here but plenty of bridges and abandoned structures. I'm embarrassed to say the vines had created a pretty substantial canopy, too.

dane.dawg · 04-15-2013, 05:01 PM

Littledrawe, the last Eagle photo is awesome..

littledrawe · 04-16-2013, 02:37 AM

Originally posted by dane.dawg

Littledrawe, the last Eagle photo is awesome..

Serious compliment coming from you Travis!! I'd be lying if I didn't say I was using your shots this year as a benchmark for my own progression. I got a late start this year since the eagles didn't come back to where I saw them last year and I had to go further to find mine. Good in flight shots eluded me, I always seemed to be too far away or as silly as it sounds too close. What I could have done with a Sigma 300-800mm f5.6 (sigh). Thanks again!!

**dadipentak** · 04-16-2013, 10:52 AM

A raccoon under my front porch.

If this keeps up, I'll start work on an ark.

joe.penn · 04-16-2013, 11:33 AM - **2 Likes**

Here are a few recent ones:

littledrawe · 04-16-2013, 01:46 PM

Originally posted by joe.penn

Here are a few recent ones:

Oh wow!!!

04-13-2013, 07:14 AM	#891
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	A Surprise Guest When I stumbled out on to the porch this morning, I was startled to find this Osprey in the dead oak out back. I'd actually gotten a glimpse of him/her from afar about a week ago but was unable then to imagine what it was. Ospreys are native to Maryland of course but I've never seen one here in the city where I've lived most of my 70 years. I suspect it may have been released recently from the raptor rehab center across the stream valley. I doubt it will hang around too long: the stream just isn't big enough to feed it.

04-15-2013, 02:02 PM - 2 Likes	#893
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Another Surprise It ain't much of a photo--more just for the record. It's an Eastern Red Bat (I think.) I spotted him while I was out pulling vines off my trees yesterday. My first thought was that it was some sort of fruit--a peach? in April? on a holly? Naturally, I decided to quit working and leave him in peace.

04-16-2013, 10:52 AM	#898
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Yet Another! A raccoon under my front porch. If this keeps up, I'll start work on an ark.

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