Monday in Nature Weekly Photo April 13, 2015

[jordan2240]

<p>Wow, incredible shots. Nice to see some springtime life. Bill B., very cute owl shot (do I lose my 'man card' if I say 'cute?'). Rick D., too bad you didn't get the gator eating the loon - guess I watch too much 'Nat Geo Wild' television.</p>

<p>When I was shooting these tundra swans against an overcast sky, I didn't think it would amount to much, but when I compared them to similar shots I'd taken last year against a bright blue sky, I actually liked the overcast sky better. Guess you never know. And like Laura's snow geese, I think they are all gone from here now.</p><div></div>

[hanappa]

<p>Afternoon all,<br>

I did not have the right equipment, it was overcast, and there were of course frequent power lines in the shots, but there were a trio of scissor-tailed flycatchers dancing around that I had the opportunity to watch the other day on the sidelines of a wedding. Not the best image, but I find them quite a stunning bird nonetheless. </p>

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[RickDB]

<p>My thoughts exactly Bill, but I was over at the Alligator Farm in St. Augustine when our loon was dispatched. It's ironic that these 'gators encourage the egrets, spoonbills, storks and herons to nest there because they keep their predators, notably raccoons, at bay.</p>

[anthea50]

<p>Love the stories and images this week! I found a couple of slugs hanging around in whats left of the garden now that the days are getting cooler and we have had days and days of rain. The light was quite dull, but luckily for me, the slug stayed still enough for me to get a shot hand held.</p><div></div>

[Laura Weishaupt]

<p>Really wonderful images this week. John and John, thank you for the nice comments</p>

<p>Jon, I'm sorry to hear that you're feeling lousy and wish you a speedy recovery.</p>

<p>John Farrar, I like what you got there at the beach. The images on your website of that location are wonderful.<br>

Sally, enjoy the new lens. Looking forward to seeing the results.<br>

Glenn S, nice image from a cool combination of gear. I've only seen one hummingbird nest and the bird was in it. It's amazing just how small they are.<br>

Hopefully Bing's incredible lacewing won't fly into M. Mehtar's web of light.<br>

Colin's wayward merganser may not be alone. <a href="http://www.birdguides.com/webzine/article.asp?a=1357">Check this</a> out about sightings of this bird across the pond.<br>

Gup, that iguana is flirting with you.<br>

Bill Jordan, you're improving with practice. We're fortunate to have excellent bird photographers in this forum. No loss of anything for seeing cuteness for what it is. No, you probably haven't watched too much NG. Most folks down around the bird sanctuary want to see the resident Bald Eagle flying around. What they seem to often miss is that those eagles will pluck a fluffy little gosling right off the water. Now, that's exciting.<br>

Rodger, really nice on the sissor tail. They are spectacular birds.<br>

Robin, the stark beauty of your winter landscapes is always appreciated.</p>

[Mary Doo]

<p>Shot from the deck of The Ark, Kenya.</p><div></div>

[User_6502147]

<p>Some common molly's in Milford, CT.</p><div></div>

[thadley]

<p><img src="/photo/18002052" alt="" />I am a bit late. Incredible shots from everyone which I really enjoyed viewing.<br>

Mine is from an early morning walk in Lake Mary, Florida. It was just lying there on the side of the road. I was attracted by its unusual colors and then I saw the shape of a bear head that was uncanny. D300 nikkor 18-70 f6.3 at 1 80s hand held.</p><div></div>

[roman_p]

<p>Which way are we going? I hope we are going toward spring. Thanks for some warm days Lake George is trying to free up of ice.</p><div></div>