double crested cormorant
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Comment by MelonMusketeer:
Yes, I agree with the Anhinga group. They are quite a show when they spread their wings to dry out, with all the black and white alternating banding of feathers.
The top of the Cormorant's beak is hooked at the end. The Anhinga fishes by spearing the fish underwater, the Cormorant by grabbing the fish in it's beak underwater.

Black necked stilt
by Enlightened

Comment by MelonMusketeer:
These little birds are so delicate looking.

Cattle Egret Roost
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Comment by MelonMusketeer:
It looks like you have visited my part of the world recently. Airboating is a great way to see wildlife, but as you said, you have to be ready if you want photos while underway.
There are a couple of egret roosts within 15 miles of where I live, and it's been interesting to photograph them with their eggs and babies over the last couple of weeks. Vawendy was here with her family the 4th and 5th and we had a great time out shooting this area.

Common_Gallinuleback-side
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Comment by hahn23:
This photo is good for ID. Common Galllinule, Gallinula galeata

double crested cormorant
by Enlightened

Comment by hahn23:
Markings on wings look like Anhinga. Beak is same as Anhinga.

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little-blue-heron
by Enlightened

Comment by hahn23:
Great ID.

brown-noddy
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Comment by hahn23:
Beak and markings not quite right for a noddy. I also think Juvenile Common Grackle.

Green-Heron
by Enlightened

Comment by hahn23:
Rare in the mountains. I've seen these in Florida.

American-Oysterchatcher
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Comment by hahn23:
Great colors and markings.

white-pelican
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Comment by hahn23:
These do migrate through Colorado. I've seen flocks up high. Occasion solitary birds around the lake.