5 day old cygnets
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Male wild turkeys are gorgeous in their own way and can adjust blood flow to the fleshy skin on their head and neck. They are able to control and contract the blood vessels in that area depending on their emotional state or mood.
After noticing that he wasn't there alone with Mrs. Wild Turkey his caruncles and snood turned bright red and he gave me the look of disapproval. (Please see the previous photo)
Six Men's Bay, Barbados - January 2025: These two boats are hauled out in front of the beach at Six Men's Bay, a fisher man village in Saint Peter. The picture was taken short before sunset at the golden hour. The village was damaged by Hurricane Beryl in 2024 despite Barbados not being as severely hit as other West Indies islands.
I was just hanging out with my sister in Masbate City when we caught this sunset. The sky was putting on a show - pinks, oranges, and purples all mixing with the darkening blue. Nothing fancy, just a really nice end to the day. The water was calm, making a perfect mirror of the colorful sky above. Those mountains make a nice dark outline against all that color.
After all that work her beautiful creation is ready. (See my previous post please). She used her God given instincts and previous experiences and observations to create something this incredible! She didn't follow a paper blueprint, she just knew how to make a perfect Red-winged Blackbird house to raise her young. She knew how to tie those grasses and sedges onto cattails tight enough. And she did this all by herself!
She might be a young mother herself as there are few things she didn't know. Her nest is in very visible location, out in the open area. There is a sandhill crane couple who also call this small pond home, and those cranes love snacking on redwing nestlings. There are also several crows flying around, checking on bird nests for food for their own babies. And crows are smart, they have remarkable eyesight and memory.
My heart goes out to this dedicated, precious mama peeking from her nest. I am afraid for her.