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A Snow Goose is really rare in Central NC but I have seen 2 at my local lake including this youngster today. What a beauty
Lake Betz - Morrisville NC
1-7-25
Snow Goose
#birds #snowgoose #birdphotography #lakebetz
A young snow goose resting on a log in the water
January 7, 2025 at 9:03 PM
philvignola.bsky.social
Eastern Bluebirds have always been a favorite of mine from my start in backyard birding to seeing them at Lake Betz they always bring a smile to my face.
Lake Betz - Morrisville NC
4-16-24
Eastern Bluebird
#birds #birdphotography #bluebird #lakebetz
a blue bird on top of a snag with a spider web at the bottom of the picture
December 22, 2024 at 1:01 PM
philvignola.bsky.social
This Red-Winged Blackbird got very close to me and posted up on this log. What a beauty!
Lake Betz - Morrisville NC
4-16-24
Red-Winged Blackbird
#birds #birdphotography #redwingedblackbird #lakebetz
a red winged blackbird on a log with ruffled feathers
December 22, 2024 at 12:59 PM
philvignola.bsky.social
The Tree Swallows this year at Betz were something else. There were tons of them around. I just love watching these fast flyers it makes getting a shot difficult though.
Lake Betz - Morrisville NC
5-16-24
Tree Swallows
#birds #birdphotography #treeswallows #Lakebetz
3 tree swallows on a snag one with its mouth open
December 22, 2024 at 12:58 PM
philvignola.bsky.social
So many ducks. You can see Ring-Necked, Buffleheads, and Ruddys in this shot. What a morning at the lake!
#birds #ducks #lakeBetz
December 18, 2024 at 8:53 PM
philvignola.bsky.social
I mean come on now is this even real. Good morning from beautiful Lake Betz! #birds #sunrise #lakebetz
December 17, 2024 at 6:58 PM
philvignola.bsky.social
I always get the biggest smile on my face when I see a Northern Flicker. Such a beautiful bird. Sometimes I get close to them at Lake Betz.
Lake Betz - Morrisville NC
4-16-24
Northern Flicker
#birds #lakebetz #birdphotography #woodpecker
a northern flicker woodpecker on a snag
December 16, 2024 at 3:39 PM
philvignola.bsky.social
We had lots of Tree Swallows this year at Betz this is a close as I was able to get to one. Maybe 10 feet away. Such a beauty.
Lake Betz - Morrisville NC
4-4-24
Tree Swallow
#birds #lakebetz #birdphotography
a tree swallow on a budding tree.
December 16, 2024 at 3:02 PM
philvignola.bsky.social
#birds #lakebetz #birdphotography
December 16, 2024 at 2:59 PM
philvignola.bsky.social
These Red-Headed Woodpeckers show the trees no mercy whatsoever :-)
#birds #LakeBetz #woodpeckers
a red headed woodpecker drilling a tree with wood chips flying
December 11, 2024 at 3:25 PM
philvignola.bsky.social
I just love these little masked bandits! This one got pretty close to me. These Common Yellowthroats may be common but they are stunning!
#birds #LakeBetz #commonyellowthroat
a common yellow throat on a thron bush
December 11, 2024 at 2:50 PM
philvignola.bsky.social
"That time I saw a Tri-Colored Heron at Betz". This was the first and only time so far I have seen one of these beauties at Lake Betz. It was off course for some reason but I am so glad it was.
Lake Betz - Morrisville NC
5-2-24
Tri-Colored Heron
#birds #LakeBetz #tricoloredheron #heron
a tri colored heron on a log stretching its wing
December 11, 2024 at 2:27 PM
philvignola.bsky.social
This is just a simple portrait of a Red-Headed Woodpecker. I just love seeing these beauties. This one got pretty close to me.
Lake Betz - Morrisville NC
4-20-24
Red-Headed Woodpecker
#birds #LakeBetz #redheadedwoodpecker
a red headed woodpecker on a tree
December 11, 2024 at 1:47 PM
philvignola.bsky.social
I'm looking back through my shots from 2024 and came cross this one. I loved seeing the Swallows at Betz and can't wait to see them again. These two did their best to preserve the species right after I took this shot :-)
Lake Betz - Morrisville NC
4-16-24
Barn Swallows
#birds #LakeBetz #swallows
two barn swallows on a tree one looking at the camera with it's beak open
December 11, 2024 at 1:33 PM
philvignola.bsky.social
"Down The Hatch". I took this female Belted kingfisher about 6 minutes to get this fish down. Both cool and cruel to see. Nature is wild.
#birds #birdvideo #kingfisher #LakeBetz
December 5, 2024 at 4:29 PM
philvignola.bsky.social
This may be hard to watch if you are a fish lover. I caught this girl having some breakfast this morning at the lake. She worked on this fish for around 6 minutes.
#birds #kingfisher #birdvideo #LakeBetz
December 5, 2024 at 4:04 PM
philvignola.bsky.social
This Red-shouldered Hawk was all puffed up on a cold morning at Lake Betz. It hung out here for a while as it preened itself.
#birds #birdphotography #LakeBetz
a red shouldered hawk preens itself in a tree in the morning light
November 30, 2024 at 4:29 PM
mdwaliafridi.bsky.social
A Great Egret basking in the morning sun
#birds #greategret #LakeBetz
#nature_lover🌄
November 18, 2024 at 8:27 AM
philvignola.bsky.social
Here is another simple Bluebird portrait. I love the background in this one.
#birds #bluebird #birdphotography #LakeBetz
a blue bird on a tree with a green blurred background
November 17, 2024 at 4:59 PM
philvignola.bsky.social
I just love seeing the Mocking Birds at the lake. They will follow me around from time to time. They are so playful. I caught this one having a blackberry snack.
#birds #mockingbird #birdphotography #LakeBetz
a mocking bird on a blackberry bush having a snack
November 17, 2024 at 4:56 PM
philvignola.bsky.social
This is just a simple Bluebird portrait but they are just so stunning I had to take the shot.
#birds #bluebirdphotography #LakeBetz
a bluebird on a stump with a green background
November 17, 2024 at 4:48 PM
philvignola.bsky.social
I was lucky enough to see both a male and female Blue Grosbeak catch Dragonflies and bring them to their young. Here is the male. So beautiful.
#birds #bluegrosbeak #birdphotography #LakeBetz
a blue grosbeak with a dragonfly on top of a tree
November 17, 2024 at 4:46 PM
philvignola.bsky.social
I love the wind blown look this Swallow has. Such a beautiful little bird.
#birds #treeswallow #birdphotography #LakeBetz
a tree swallow on a branch with the wind blowing on its feathers
November 17, 2024 at 4:42 PM
philvignola.bsky.social
We have so many beautiful song birds at the lake this Blue Grosbeak may be the most beautiful.
#birds #bluegrosbeak #birdphotography #LakeBetz
a blue grosbeak in a pine tree
November 17, 2024 at 4:34 PM
philvignola.bsky.social
This might be my favorite butterfly shot ever. Sometimes when I'm out looking for birds I find some other beautiful creatures.
#butterfly #butterflyphotography #LakeBetz
a butterfly on a sweet gum ball
November 17, 2024 at 4:24 PM