{"id":3806,"date":"2012-11-04T19:08:16","date_gmt":"2012-11-05T00:08:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?p=3806"},"modified":"2012-11-04T21:27:16","modified_gmt":"2012-11-05T02:27:16","slug":"bald-eagles-at-terrapin-nature-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?p=3806","title":{"rendered":"Bald Eagles at Terrapin Nature Park"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- Facebook Like Button v1.9.6 BEGIN [http:\/\/blog.bottomlessinc.com] -->\n<iframe src=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/like.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fhughvandervoort.com%2F%3Fp%3D3806&amp;layout=standard&amp;show_faces=false&amp;width=450&amp;action=like&amp;colorscheme=light\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowTransparency=\"true\" style=\"border:none; overflow:hidden; width:450px; height: 30px; align: left; margin: 2px 0px 2px 0px\"><\/iframe>\n<!-- Facebook Like Button END -->\n<p>With the change to standard time, the Sun is rising earlier, which suits my early rising nature.  I went to Terrapin Nature Park on a beautiful day and immediately starting seeing Bald Eagles in much larger numbers than usual. Hawks were also abundant, and I found a Red Breasted Nuthatch and a Brown Creeper, A good day.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3807\" style=\"width: 1214px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/bald-eagles-at-terrapin-nature-park\/ruddy-duck-6\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3807\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3807\" data-attachment-id=\"3807\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=3807\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Ruddy-Duck-6.jpg?fit=1204%2C872&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1204,872\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Ruddy Duck \" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;This Ruddy Duck and his small flock were in the same spot as a couple of days ago, and the Red Breasted Merganser was still with them. I wonder if that&amp;#8217;s unusual?&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Ruddy-Duck-6.jpg?fit=584%2C423&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Ruddy-Duck-6.jpg?resize=584%2C423&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Ruddy Duck \" title=\"Ruddy Duck \" width=\"584\" height=\"423\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Ruddy-Duck-6.jpg?w=1204&amp;ssl=1 1204w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Ruddy-Duck-6.jpg?resize=414%2C300&amp;ssl=1 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3807\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This Ruddy Duck and his small flock were in the same spot as a couple of days ago, and the Red Breasted Merganser was still with them. I wonder if that&#8217;s unusual?<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_3810\" style=\"width: 598px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/bald-eagles-at-terrapin-nature-park\/ruby-crowned-kinglet-39\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3810\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3810\" data-attachment-id=\"3810\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=3810\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Ruby-Crowned-Kinglet-39.jpg?fit=588%2C756&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"588,756\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Ruby Crowned Kinglet \" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Ruby Crowned Kinglets are still present in large numbers, and this one is showing us his crown. &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Ruby-Crowned-Kinglet-39.jpg?fit=584%2C751&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Ruby-Crowned-Kinglet-39.jpg?resize=584%2C751&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Ruby Crowned Kinglet \" title=\"Ruby Crowned Kinglet \" width=\"584\" height=\"751\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Ruby-Crowned-Kinglet-39.jpg?w=588&amp;ssl=1 588w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Ruby-Crowned-Kinglet-39.jpg?resize=233%2C300&amp;ssl=1 233w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3810\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ruby Crowned Kinglets are still present in large numbers, and this one is showing us his crown.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_3812\" style=\"width: 1998px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/bald-eagles-at-terrapin-nature-park\/canada-goose-26\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3812\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3812\" data-attachment-id=\"3812\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=3812\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Canada-Goose-26.jpg?fit=1988%2C1228&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1988,1228\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Canada Goose \" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Large flocks of Canada Geese fly over the park regularly.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Canada-Goose-26.jpg?fit=584%2C361&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Canada-Goose-26.jpg?resize=584%2C361&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Canada Goose \" title=\"Canada Goose \" width=\"584\" height=\"361\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Canada-Goose-26.jpg?w=1988&amp;ssl=1 1988w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Canada-Goose-26.jpg?resize=485%2C300&amp;ssl=1 485w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Canada-Goose-26.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Canada-Goose-26.jpg?w=1752&amp;ssl=1 1752w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3812\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Large flocks of Canada Geese fly over the park regularly.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_3815\" style=\"width: 652px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/bald-eagles-at-terrapin-nature-park\/red-tailed-hawk-16\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3815\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3815\" data-attachment-id=\"3815\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=3815\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Red-Tailed-Hawk-16.jpg?fit=642%2C433&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"642,433\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Red Tailed Hawk \" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;I saw many hawks today, and this one appears to be a Red Tailed Hawk. &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Red-Tailed-Hawk-16.jpg?fit=584%2C394&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Red-Tailed-Hawk-16.jpg?resize=584%2C394&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Red Tailed Hawk \" title=\"Red Tailed Hawk \" width=\"584\" height=\"394\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3815\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Red-Tailed-Hawk-16.jpg?w=642&amp;ssl=1 642w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Red-Tailed-Hawk-16.jpg?resize=444%2C300&amp;ssl=1 444w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3815\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">I saw many hawks today, and this one appears to be a Red Tailed Hawk.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_3817\" style=\"width: 1114px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/bald-eagles-at-terrapin-nature-park\/red-breasted-merganser-3\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3817\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3817\" data-attachment-id=\"3817\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=3817\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Red-Breasted-Merganser-3.jpg?fit=1104%2C608&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1104,608\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Red Breasted Merganser \" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;This Red Breasted Merganser is still hanging out with his Ruddy Duck friends.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Red-Breasted-Merganser-3.jpg?fit=584%2C322&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Red-Breasted-Merganser-3.jpg?resize=584%2C322&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Red Breasted Merganser \" title=\"Red Breasted Merganser \" width=\"584\" height=\"322\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3817\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Red-Breasted-Merganser-3.jpg?w=1104&amp;ssl=1 1104w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Red-Breasted-Merganser-3.jpg?resize=500%2C275&amp;ssl=1 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3817\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This Red Breasted Merganser is still hanging out with his Ruddy Duck friends.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_3819\" style=\"width: 1242px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/bald-eagles-at-terrapin-nature-park\/great-blue-heron-64\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3819\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3819\" data-attachment-id=\"3819\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=3819\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Great-Blue-Heron-64.jpg?fit=1232%2C1588&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1232,1588\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Great Blue Heron \" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Great Blue Herons will often fly away when a photographer is present, but this one was quite cooperative.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Great-Blue-Heron-64.jpg?fit=584%2C753&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Great-Blue-Heron-64.jpg?resize=584%2C753&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Great Blue Heron \" title=\"Great Blue Heron \" width=\"584\" height=\"753\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Great-Blue-Heron-64.jpg?w=1232&amp;ssl=1 1232w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Great-Blue-Heron-64.jpg?resize=232%2C300&amp;ssl=1 232w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Great-Blue-Heron-64.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3819\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Great Blue Herons will often fly away when a photographer is present, but this one was quite cooperative.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_3821\" style=\"width: 762px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/bald-eagles-at-terrapin-nature-park\/bald-eagle-24\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3821\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3821\" data-attachment-id=\"3821\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=3821\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Bald-Eagle-24.jpg?fit=752%2C728&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"752,728\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Bald Eagle \" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;This Bald Eagle is in a tree overlooking the marsh pond, where I have often  seen Vultures. I very nearly passed him by, as Vultures are so common. I&amp;#8217;m glad I stopped to look, as it&amp;#8217;s the first time I&amp;#8217;ve seen an eagle in a tree.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Bald-Eagle-24.jpg?fit=584%2C565&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Bald-Eagle-24.jpg?resize=584%2C565&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Bald Eagle \" title=\"Bald Eagle \" width=\"584\" height=\"565\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3821\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Bald-Eagle-24.jpg?w=752&amp;ssl=1 752w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Bald-Eagle-24.jpg?resize=309%2C300&amp;ssl=1 309w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3821\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This Bald Eagle is in a tree overlooking the marsh pond, where I have often  seen Vultures. I very nearly passed him by, as Vultures are so common. I&#8217;m glad I stopped to look, as it&#8217;s the first time I&#8217;ve seen an eagle in a tree.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/bald-eagles-at-terrapin-nature-park\/bald-eagle-26\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3825\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"3825\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=3825\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Bald-Eagle-26.jpg?fit=688%2C560&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"688,560\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Bald Eagle \" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Bald-Eagle-26.jpg?fit=584%2C475&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Bald-Eagle-26.jpg?resize=584%2C475&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Bald Eagle \" title=\"Bald Eagle \" width=\"584\" height=\"475\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Bald-Eagle-26.jpg?w=688&amp;ssl=1 688w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Bald-Eagle-26.jpg?resize=368%2C300&amp;ssl=1 368w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/bald-eagles-at-terrapin-nature-park\/bald-eagle-27\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3827\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"3827\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=3827\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Bald-Eagle-27.jpg?fit=1072%2C820&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1072,820\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Bald Eagle \" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Bald-Eagle-27.jpg?fit=584%2C447&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Bald-Eagle-27.jpg?resize=584%2C447&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Bald Eagle \" title=\"Bald Eagle \" width=\"584\" height=\"447\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Bald-Eagle-27.jpg?w=1072&amp;ssl=1 1072w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Bald-Eagle-27.jpg?resize=392%2C300&amp;ssl=1 392w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3823\" style=\"width: 1166px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/bald-eagles-at-terrapin-nature-park\/bald-eagle-25\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3823\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3823\" data-attachment-id=\"3823\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=3823\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Bald-Eagle-25.jpg?fit=1156%2C836&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1156,836\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Bald Eagle \" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;This immature Bald Eagle was one of 6 or 7 I saw flying over the park.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Bald-Eagle-25.jpg?fit=584%2C422&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Bald-Eagle-25.jpg?resize=584%2C422&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Bald Eagle \" title=\"Bald Eagle \" width=\"584\" height=\"422\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Bald-Eagle-25.jpg?w=1156&amp;ssl=1 1156w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Bald-Eagle-25.jpg?resize=414%2C300&amp;ssl=1 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3823\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This immature Bald Eagle was one of 6 or 7 I saw flying over the park.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_3829\" style=\"width: 406px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/bald-eagles-at-terrapin-nature-park\/red-breasted-nuthatch-9\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3829\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3829\" data-attachment-id=\"3829\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=3829\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Red-Breasted-Nuthatch-9.jpg?fit=396%2C276&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"396,276\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Red Breasted Nuthatch \" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;I was surprised to see this Red Breasted Nuthatch. &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Red-Breasted-Nuthatch-9.jpg?fit=396%2C276&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Red-Breasted-Nuthatch-9.jpg?resize=396%2C276&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Red Breasted Nuthatch \" title=\"Red Breasted Nuthatch \" width=\"396\" height=\"276\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3829\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3829\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">I was surprised to see this Red Breasted Nuthatch.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_3831\" style=\"width: 490px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/bald-eagles-at-terrapin-nature-park\/bald-eagle-28\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3831\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3831\" data-attachment-id=\"3831\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=3831\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Bald-Eagle-28.jpg?fit=480%2C504&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"480,504\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Bald Eagle \" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;This adult Bald Eagle  landed in a distant tree.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Bald-Eagle-28.jpg?fit=480%2C504&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Bald-Eagle-28.jpg?resize=480%2C504&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Bald Eagle \" title=\"Bald Eagle \" width=\"480\" height=\"504\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Bald-Eagle-28.jpg?w=480&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Bald-Eagle-28.jpg?resize=285%2C300&amp;ssl=1 285w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3831\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This adult Bald Eagle  landed in a distant tree.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/bald-eagles-at-terrapin-nature-park\/junco-10\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3835\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"3835\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=3835\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Junco-10.jpg?fit=960%2C692&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"960,692\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Dark Eyed Junco\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Junco-10.jpg?fit=584%2C421&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Junco-10.jpg?resize=584%2C421&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Dark Eyed Junco\" title=\"Dark Eyed Junco\" width=\"584\" height=\"421\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3835\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Junco-10.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Junco-10.jpg?resize=416%2C300&amp;ssl=1 416w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3833\" style=\"width: 818px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/bald-eagles-at-terrapin-nature-park\/junco-9\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3833\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3833\" data-attachment-id=\"3833\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=3833\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Junco-9.jpg?fit=808%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"808,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Dark Eyed Junco \" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;A small flock of Dark Eyed Juncos was foraging at the edge of the marsh pond. &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Junco-9.jpg?fit=584%2C347&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Junco-9.jpg?resize=584%2C347&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Dark Eyed Junco \" title=\"Dark Eyed Junco \" width=\"584\" height=\"347\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Junco-9.jpg?w=808&amp;ssl=1 808w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Junco-9.jpg?resize=500%2C297&amp;ssl=1 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3833\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A small flock of Dark Eyed Juncos was foraging at the edge of the marsh pond.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_3837\" style=\"width: 1234px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/bald-eagles-at-terrapin-nature-park\/black-vulture-13\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3837\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3837\" data-attachment-id=\"3837\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=3837\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Black-Vulture-13.jpg?fit=1224%2C856&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1224,856\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Black Vulture \" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;This Black Vulture  seemed to be resting.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Black-Vulture-13.jpg?fit=584%2C408&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Black-Vulture-13.jpg?resize=584%2C408&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Black Vulture \" title=\"Black Vulture \" width=\"584\" height=\"408\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3837\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Black-Vulture-13.jpg?w=1224&amp;ssl=1 1224w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Black-Vulture-13.jpg?resize=428%2C300&amp;ssl=1 428w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Black-Vulture-13.jpg?w=1168&amp;ssl=1 1168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3837\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This Black Vulture  seemed to be resting.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_3839\" style=\"width: 986px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/bald-eagles-at-terrapin-nature-park\/white-throated-sparrow-32\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3839\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3839\" data-attachment-id=\"3839\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=3839\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/White-Throated-Sparrow-32.jpg?fit=976%2C608&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"976,608\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"White Throated Sparrow \" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;This White Throated Sparrow  will probably stay for the Winter.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/White-Throated-Sparrow-32.jpg?fit=584%2C364&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/White-Throated-Sparrow-32.jpg?resize=584%2C364&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"White Throated Sparrow \" title=\"White Throated Sparrow \" width=\"584\" height=\"364\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3839\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/White-Throated-Sparrow-32.jpg?w=976&amp;ssl=1 976w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/White-Throated-Sparrow-32.jpg?resize=481%2C300&amp;ssl=1 481w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3839\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This White Throated Sparrow  will probably stay for the Winter.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_3841\" style=\"width: 898px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/bald-eagles-at-terrapin-nature-park\/carolina-wren-44\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3841\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3841\" data-attachment-id=\"3841\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=3841\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Carolina-Wren-44.jpg?fit=888%2C712&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"888,712\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Carolina Wren \" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;If you spend any time in the woods, you&amp;#8217;ll hear the distinct call of the Carolina Wren. &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Carolina-Wren-44.jpg?fit=584%2C468&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Carolina-Wren-44.jpg?resize=584%2C468&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Carolina Wren \" title=\"Carolina Wren \" width=\"584\" height=\"468\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3841\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Carolina-Wren-44.jpg?w=888&amp;ssl=1 888w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Carolina-Wren-44.jpg?resize=374%2C300&amp;ssl=1 374w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3841\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">If you spend any time in the woods, you&#8217;ll hear the distinct call of the Carolina Wren.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_3843\" style=\"width: 990px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/bald-eagles-at-terrapin-nature-park\/purple-finch-9\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3843\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3843\" data-attachment-id=\"3843\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=3843\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Purple-Finch-9.jpg?fit=980%2C684&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"980,684\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Purple Finch\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;This Purple Finch struck a fortuitous pose.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Purple-Finch-9.jpg?fit=584%2C408&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Purple-Finch-9.jpg?resize=584%2C408&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Purple Finch\" title=\"Purple Finch\" width=\"584\" height=\"408\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3843\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Purple-Finch-9.jpg?w=980&amp;ssl=1 980w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Purple-Finch-9.jpg?resize=429%2C300&amp;ssl=1 429w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3843\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This Purple Finch struck a fortuitous pose.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_3845\" style=\"width: 882px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/bald-eagles-at-terrapin-nature-park\/brown-creeper-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3845\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3845\" data-attachment-id=\"3845\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hughvandervoort.com\/?attachment_id=3845\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hughvandervoort.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Brown-Creeper-2.jpg?fit=872%2C664&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"872,664\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Brown Creeper \" data-image-description=\"\" 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