NICKOLAS L. OATLEY

A female ruby-throated hummingbird flies up to a hummingbird feeder.
A female ruby-throated hummingbird flies up to a hummingbird feeder.
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A flock of American white pelicans migrate along the Kansas River. The American white pelicans forage in flocks, swimming together to concentrate fish. They use their very long, orange bill with a pouch for scooping up fish.
A flock of American white pelicans migrate along the Kansas River. The American white pelicans forage in flocks, swimming together to concentrate fish. They use their very long, orange bill with a pouch for scooping up fish.
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Zach Swensen takes questions about Barn Owls as he holds one.
Zach Swensen takes questions about Barn Owls as he holds one.
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A Bald Eagle flies over Big Blue River in search of fish flowing out of Tuttle Creek Dam.

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Six cliff swallows fly up to their nests under the bridge on South Manhattan Avenue that crosses over Wildcat Creek.
Six cliff swallows fly up to their nests under the bridge on South Manhattan Avenue that crosses over Wildcat Creek.
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Dan LaShelle looks through his binoculars at a blue headed vireo in the tree tops along Konza Prairie Nature Trail on Tuesday. LaShelle visited Konza at least 40 times in 2017 and has identified more than 30 birds this week. "It's really marvelous to see this clear again," said LaShelle, who had cataract surgery in 2018.  

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A red-eyed vireo perches on a branch.
A red-eyed vireo perches on a branch.
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A flock of Canadian geese flies over Fairmont Park.
A flock of Canadian geese flies over Fairmont Park.
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A blue-gray gnatcatcher eats an insect while perched on a branch. The blue-gray gnatcatcher forages for insects with diverse songbird flocks in a variety of wooded or brushy habitats.
A blue-gray gnatcatcher eats an insect while perched on a branch. The blue-gray gnatcatcher forages for insects with diverse songbird flocks in a variety of wooded or brushy habitats.
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An osprey flies overhead after catching a catfish in the James River near the Lions Bridge.

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A carolina wren sings while perched on a branch. The carolina wren nests in peculiar places around backyards, Schaffers as tucked in a drainpipe or grill. Unlike the house wren, they are not migratory and stay nearby their breeding grounds year-round.
A carolina wren sings while perched on a branch. The carolina wren nests in peculiar places around backyards, Schaffers as tucked in a drainpipe or grill. Unlike the house wren, they are not migratory and stay nearby their breeding grounds year-round.
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A Mallard takes flight after sitting in the foamy water near Tuttle Creek Dam on Eagle Day.
A Mallard takes flight after sitting in the foamy water near Tuttle Creek Dam on Eagle Day.
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A northern flicker sits in a tree at Fairmont Park.
A northern flicker sits in a tree at Fairmont Park.
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An eastern phoebe flies from a branch. The eastern phoebe often nests under eves of buildings and other structures. Its call is a low-pitched, harsh “FEE-bee” song in the spring.
An eastern phoebe flies from a branch. The eastern phoebe often nests under eves of buildings and other structures. Its call is a low-pitched, harsh “FEE-bee” song in the spring.
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A turkey vulture drys its feathers on a light post. Turkey vultures glide relatively low while sniffing for carrion, or riding thermals to higher vantage points. They like to huddle around roadkill or dumpsters.
A turkey vulture drys its feathers on a light post. Turkey vultures glide relatively low while sniffing for carrion, or riding thermals to higher vantage points. They like to huddle around roadkill or dumpsters.
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A Red-tailed Hawk sits on the hand of Vanessa Avara.
A Red-tailed Hawk sits on the hand of Vanessa Avara.
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A white-breasted nuthatch flies from a branch. The white-breasted nuthatch likes to creep along tree trunks and branches, often upside down, in search of seeds and insects.
A white-breasted nuthatch flies from a branch. The white-breasted nuthatch likes to creep along tree trunks and branches, often upside down, in search of seeds and insects.
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A European starling perches on a branch before taking flight. The European starling makes a variety of squeaky vocalizations and mimics other species. They visit feeders and are often aggressive.
A European starling perches on a branch before taking flight. The European starling makes a variety of squeaky vocalizations and mimics other species. They visit feeders and are often aggressive.
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