A lonesome white dove arrived the day before this video was shot. He / she flew up onto the porch and ‘greeted’ us a couple of days ago. Here on day two, lonesome dove was next door grazing in it’s favorite spot when the neighbor came out with his dogs inadvertently scaring lonesome dove over to this tree in front of me. I slowly turned on the camera with barely the camera (or me) showing to the bird as I hid behind a post. It watched me, now not sure who (if anyone) was friendly. Watch as it walks to the closest little bit of brushy leaves to hide from me. Notice it peek out twice as it stoops down ‘hiding’. I realized what it was doing right as the camera picture stops. I froze that screen here for a few seconds. Video shot October 2, 2007. runtime 0:57

 

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Canada Geese always overnight on water. On this stormy day, this flock has been preparing for the final take-off of the evening. I happen to walk up and get some cover from the wind. Listen from the beginning as the honking gets louder. Video taken September 2, 2007. runtime 0:21

 

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I was on a boat when I shot this pelican doing some afternoon fishing. Video shot August 28, 2007. runtime 0:28

 

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I had forgotten about this clip taken September 2, 2007. I had just stepped out toward the water when a formation of Canada Geese flew over my head. They did a figure eight and came right back over me and landed at attention just to my left. Video taken September 2, 2007. runtime 0:36

 

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I was actually on the phone with my neighbor with the camera in the other hand shooting these two monarch butterflies until I absolutely had to speak on the phone call. Video shot August 28, 2007.  runtime 0:17

 

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I had just gotten off a boat when I saw this turtle swimming. I ran out of disc space when this clip ends so it’s not very long, but I really like it and hope you do. Video taken August 28, 2007. runtime 0:14

 

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