Saturday, September 24, 2016

Lake Guntersville Critters, September 24, 2016

Guntersville, Alabama, USA, September 9, 2016
Lake Guntersville is on the Tennessee River in eastern Alabama. We saw several interesting critters while we were there. Do you see the white bird swimming about halfway between the lakeshore and the pier?

It is a Ring-Billed Gull, Larus delawarensis. When it reached the shore, it settled down on this rock as if it were a nest.

I believe these are Mallard Ducks, Anas platyrhynchos. Aren't those babies cute?


A Green Heron, Butorides virescens, was wading in the shallow water looking for food.
I think that is an eel that it is eating.

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17 comments:

  1. TomSeptember 24, 2016 at 5:09 AM

    I rarely see Green Heron, thanks for sharing Lea.

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  2. UnknownSeptember 24, 2016 at 5:16 AM

    Lovely shots! The ducklings are adorable.

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  3. Mostly.NatureSeptember 24, 2016 at 6:19 AM

    I like the photo of the heron. Great catch! That's goes for you and the heron :-)

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  4. eileeninmdSeptember 24, 2016 at 7:46 AM

    Hello, Lea! I love the view, the gull and cute ducklings. The Green Heron is always a cool sighting. Thank you for linking up and sharing your critters. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend!

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  5. TexWisGirlSeptember 24, 2016 at 10:09 AM

    love the watery views.

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  6. Latane BartonSeptember 24, 2016 at 10:21 AM

    Thank you, Lea, for visiting our 'Out To Lunch' blog. I had added a gidget at the bottom of the page if you would like to receive email notification of any upcoming posts of ours. Of course, we'd love it if you visit often!! Thanks again.

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  7. ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©September 24, 2016 at 1:01 PM

    Great shots, Lea.

    The little duckies are so cute!
    ~

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  8. ~Lavender Dreamer~September 24, 2016 at 1:39 PM

    Those baby ducks really are the cutest! LOVE that gorgeous heron too! Hugs!

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  9. Anni September 24, 2016 at 3:14 PM

    Well....'ewwww' on the eel. Not my cup of tea on the menu for sure.

    But all in all...super images today.

    As always, I'm here not only to view your wonderful post, but also to send along my thanks for sharing with us birders at I'd Rather B Birdin' this weekend!

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  10. RedPatSeptember 24, 2016 at 4:22 PM

    Cute little heron!

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  11. Judy BiggerstaffSeptember 24, 2016 at 9:14 PM

    Nice shots, the heron is cute and so is the gull. Thanks for sharing your bird pics.

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  12. bailiSeptember 25, 2016 at 3:20 AM

    loved the alone bird on the stone ,loved the rest too beautifully captured

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  13. rainfield61September 25, 2016 at 5:32 AM

    Many stories on the lakeshore.

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  14. BreathtakingSeptember 25, 2016 at 7:39 AM

    Hello Lea!:) Some fine feathered birds here and great captures. Lovely view over the water, and I like the heron shot with the eel.

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  15. carol l mckennaSeptember 25, 2016 at 3:37 PM

    Wonderful critters shots and what a beautiful area ~

    Have a great week ~ ^_^

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  16. HeatherSeptember 26, 2016 at 3:49 PM

    Love the ducklings!

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  17. Sallie (FullTime-Life)September 27, 2016 at 8:00 AM

    Nice catch of the green heron having lunch! Sweet duck family...and thanks for the gull ID, I'm still trying to learn those.

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