Although the end of the day turned out to be a toasty 100 degrees, our Friday morning visit to Gilbert Water Ranch started out as a pleasant 65 degrees and sunny. Gilbert Water Ranch is a wonderful oasis amidst the residential and business community of Gilbert, Arizona. We arrived at 6:30 a.m. and some very serious nature photography had already begun. I was informed that this day was the best in four weeks due to the tide pool conditions. I was not disappointed as all of the below are "lifers" for me. :)
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| Great Egrets |
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| Great Egret & I believe Long-billed Dowitchers |
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| Long-billed Dowichers with American Coot in background |
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| American Avocets |
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| Black-necked Stilt |
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| Black-crowned Night-Heron (immature) |
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| Snowy Egret |
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| Snowy Egret |
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| Cinnamon Teal with his mate |
