*** Weekly Wildlife Thread 21st May to 27th May 2016 ***

It's Saturday somewhere so we can post from everywhere! Common or rare, pretty or not, let's see what you've got.

To post your pics, please reply to THIS post and change the title. Otherwise, in threaded mode, your post will appear to be a comment to another's post. We don't want to overlook your pics! Threaded mode lists posts in a hierarchy which is ideal for viewing threads like this one.

Try to limit pics to three or so and identify subjects if possible. It would be nice if you would provide location and other info others might find interesting. And do comment on others' pics if so moved. Everyone is welcome to participate with any camera, any time.Lurkers and new members please join in.

When out viewing and photographing wildlife, I want all of you to be safe. I also want the wildlife to remain safe and minimally impacted by our presence.

Some links that might be of interest:

Merlin Photo ID, beta version here

Photographing nests and chicks: http://onthewingphotography.com/wings/2014/03/09/ethics-for-nests-and-chicks/

eBird reporting and exploring the birds being seen in your area

Audubon Birds and Climate Change Report: http://climate.audubon.org

Bird Photography http://www.naturephotographers.net/birdphotography.html

North American Nature Photography Associationhttp://www.nanpa.org/docs/NANPA-Ethical-Practices.pdf

Upcoming Birding events: http://www.allaboutbirds.org/page.aspx?pid=2452

NPR interview Can Rewilding Restore Vanishing Ecosystems?

Rodger

Comment & critique: Please provide me constructive critique and criticism.

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