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Great Blue Heron : The Great Blue Heron is wary by nature making it difficult prey for the stalking photographer. These images were taken in early January along the Anhinga Trail in Everglades National Park.

Great Blue Heron

Southeastern Shore Birds : One of the pleasures of living near or visiting the coastal estuaries of the Southeastern United States is observing the habits and lifestyles of the native shore birds. While these images were taken in both North Carolina or Florida, the birds included are common to both states.

Southeastern Shore Birds

Butterflies : The majority of butterflies displayed in this gallery where photographed at the Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory which houses over 50 species in a climate-controlled atrium.

Smoky Mountain Elk : The photographs in this gallery were taken in Cataloochee Valley, Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The valley is just a few short, but rugged miles from Maggie Valley, NC. It is mating season for the North American Elk as the large antlered males vie for the females in the herd. The valley echos with the sound of bugling bull elk, a deep resonant tone that rises to a high-pitched squeal before ending in a series of grunts. Dominant males must fend off challenges by younger bulls, though actual combat is rare. The locking of horns as captured in this series was a test of strength rather than a battle, much like human arm wrestling. The elk who backs up is declared the loser.

Smoky Mountain Elk

NC Aquarium at Ft. Fisher : The North Carolina Aquariums are located at Ft. Fisher, Pine Knoll Shores and Roanoke Island. Last year they educated over one million visitors about the delicate ecology and natural resources of the Atlantic Ocean, coastal rivers, streams, bays and estuaries. If you get the opportunity, treat yourself to a wonderful visit.

NC Aquarium at Ft. Fisher

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