This article brings closure to observations made at Harns Marsh Preserve on 12 and 17 November 2013.
The Anhinga above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The action was entertaining and phenomenal. I met up with the Bakers albeit late on the 12th, but highlights were to unfold including the banded male Snail Kite and American Bittern brought to our attention by Ron Bishop.
The Tricolored Heron above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Snail Kite above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Snail Kite above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Snail Kite above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Snail Kite above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Snail Kite above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Snail Kite above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Snail Kite above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Snail Kite above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Snail Kite above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Sandhill Crane above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Sandhill Crane above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Anhinga above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Snail Kite above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
I had never had a better view of the AMBI which seemed entranced with a potential meal remaining virtually motionless for an extended period of time.
The Snail Kite above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Snail Kite with Turkey Vulture above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Snail Kite above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Northern Harrier above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Northern Harrier above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Northern Harrier above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Turkey Vulture above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Black Vulture above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The American Bittern above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The American Bittern above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The American Bittern above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The American Bittern above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Belted Kingfisher above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Wood Stork above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The last time I observed the otherwise secretive American Bittern at Harns was in a heavy fog as I recall.
Bob Blanchard above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Little Blue Heron above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The American Coot above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Little Blue Heron above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Limpkin above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Limpkin above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Limpkin above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Limpkin above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Limpkin above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Tree Swallow above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Tree Swallow above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Pied-billed Grebe above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Pied-billed Grebe above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Pied-billed Grebe above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
Interaction between American Coot and Common Gallinule continued with intense behavior numerous times while I was otherwise focusing my attention the the aves in the air.
Bob Blanchard above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Tree Swallow above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Common Gallinule above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Turkey Vulture above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Black Vulture above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Black Vulture above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Mottled Duck above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Mottled Duck above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Limpkin above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Limpkin above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Tricolored Heron above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The American Coot above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The American Coot above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The American Coot above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
I had initially thought that the coots took the brunt of the chase to conclude that a lone bird of the species was possibly an interloper attracting the attention of both species.
The American Coot above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Common Gallinule above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Common Gallinule above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Common Gallinule above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Common Gallinule chasing American Coot above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Common Gallinule chasing American Coot above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Common Gallinule chasing American Coot above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Common Gallinule above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Common Gallinule above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Common Gallinule above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Anhinga above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Common Gallinule chasing American Coot above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Common Gallinule above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Common Gallinule above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
A highlight moment was when a coot nudged another offering apparent support. This cute moment lasted a mere brief few seconds before a chase began again.
The Common Gallinule above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Common Gallinule above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Black Vulture above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Tricolored Heron above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The American Coot above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The American Coot above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The American Coot above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The American Coot above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The American Coot with Common Moorhen above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Common Gallinule chasing American Coot above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Common Gallinule chasing American Coot above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The American Coot above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Sandhill Crane above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Glossy Ibis above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
Harns Marsh Preserve lived up to the expectation I have of this venue to overjoy the senses with ease.
The Glossy Ibis above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Cattle Egret above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
The Black Vulture above was photographed at Harns Marsh Preserve in November 2013.
Please see:
Harns Marsh Preserve Late Fall: Article I
Please see:
Harns Marsh Preserve Late Fall: Article II
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