Lexi Smith Photography

The prettiest little green heron (Butorides virescens)!
Taken on November 16, 2021.
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The prettiest Everglades bird: the roseate spoonbill (Platalea ajaja)!
Taken on May 7, 2022.
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Bald eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) are definitely as majestic in person as you could ever think! Their talons are huge and they are simply stunning raptors!
Taken on October 15, 2021.
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Love the dance of this tricolored heron (Egretta tricolor).
Taken on September 12, 2021.
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It's baby season! Throwback to seeing these great egret (Ardea alba) babies for the first time a little over a month ago. You wouldn't believe how big they are now!
Taken on March 31, 2022.
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A green heron (Butorides virescens) poses on a young tree.
Taken on November 23, 2021.
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Back to our regularly scheduled programming with this council of swallow-tailed kites ((Elanoides forficatus).
Taken on May 23, 2021.
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As some of you may already know, I am graduating with my undergraduate degree next week, so it's been quite busy for me! I've been feeling like this black vulture's (Coragyps atratus) next meal!
Taken on September 19, 2021.
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My favorite double-crested cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus) shot! What do you think?
Taken on November 6, 2021.
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Baby alligators (Alligator mississippienis) are always photogenic!
Taken on March 28, 2021.
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In honor of Earth day, check out this stunning male pileated woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus)! He was busy helping his mate prepare the nest for eggs.
Taken on April 7, 2022.
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Got to see this adorable great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) fledgling stretch its wings after spending the afternoon resting in the nest.
Taken on April 3, 2022.
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