Sunday, October 13, 2013

Good to the Last Bite!

Big appetites seemed to be the theme at the wetlands this week. I came across an array of insects eating insects; interesting stuff!

Eastern Pondhawk with Rambur's Forktail

This Eastern Pondhawk was consuming a female orange-form Rambur's Forktail.

Eastern Pondhawk

Eastern Pondhawk

The next  Eastern Pondhawk I came across had an even larger appetite. The pondhawk was eating a female Needham's Skimmer.

Eastern Pondhawk with Needham's Skimmer

This Blue Dasher settled for a much smaller meal.

Blue Dasher
Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher
Pachydiplax longipennis

This Rambur's Forktail was taking down a small skipper.

Rambur's Forktail

Rambur's Forktail

A little bit of a messy meal this skipper was!

Rambur's Forktail

Four-spotted Pennant

The visit ended with a stop off at this pelican party.


Many other species arrived shortly after I did.



Good times!
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32 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlOctober 13, 2013 at 5:15 PM

    those splashy spoonbills made me smile. :) party crashers.

    awesome macro shots! wow, was it a dog-eat-dog world or what?! :)

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  2. MariaOctober 13, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    Tammy, the macros are simply awesome and so detailed. I wonder which lens are you using. These are all amazing; as usual!

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    1. TammyOctober 16, 2013 at 5:51 PM

      Hi Maria, thank you for your comments! I used a canon 100 mm 2.8 marco lens for these shots.

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  3. Our photosOctober 13, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    Beautiful are the photos!
    Greetings, RW & SK

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  4. IrmaOctober 14, 2013 at 12:34 AM

    Good pictures Tammy.
    Really great to see how the dragonfly, dragonfly eats the other.
    Pelicans are also wonderful.
    Greetings Irma

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  5. Joop ZandOctober 14, 2013 at 1:17 AM

    Very nice macro photo's .....good work Tammy.

    Greetings, Joop

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  6. Ana Mínguez CorellaOctober 14, 2013 at 1:19 AM

    Hi Tammy!!!.. Great macro.. Sharpness and quality.. and also beautiful compositions of pelicans and roseate spoonbills.. Cheers!!!.. :-)))

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  7. AnonymousOctober 14, 2013 at 1:19 AM

    Prachtig Tammy hoe je laat zien hoe het er in de natuur aan toe gaat.

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  8. Amazing wonders in my lifeOctober 14, 2013 at 4:48 AM

    Interesting one! Never seen pics like this..

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  9. Mia McPhersonOctober 14, 2013 at 5:05 AM

    These are all wonderful images Tammy!

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  10. eileeninmdOctober 14, 2013 at 5:27 AM

    Wow, amazing dragonfly captures ! My favorites are the birds. I love the pelicans and spoonbills. Have a happy day!

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  11. Jen SanfordOctober 14, 2013 at 5:46 AM

    WOW I had no idea that sort of insect on insect feasting occurred! Amazing shots!!

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  12. Lorents H BlomsethOctober 14, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    Hi Tammy !
    Number 5 and 6 has brilliant eye sharpnes - vert beautiful captures. Have a nice week

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  13. Pasión por las avesOctober 14, 2013 at 11:18 AM

    Hola Tammy espectaculares imagenes de estas libelulas depredadoras todas ellas de una gran belleza.Un fuerte abrazo

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  14. Marco LuijkenOctober 14, 2013 at 6:33 PM

    Hey Tammy,
    These shots are very special. Great to see how you've photographed these hungry little "monsters". I didn't know that they eat each other, but you show the answer. The shots are great, well done Tammy!!

    Many greetings,
    Marco

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  15. Marco LuijkenOctober 14, 2013 at 6:34 PM

    Hey Tammy,
    These shots are very special. Great to see how you've photographed these hungry little "monsters". I didn't know that they eat each other, but you show the answer. The shots are great, well done Tammy!!

    Many greetings,
    Marco

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  16. Nathailes SANTA MARIAOctober 14, 2013 at 11:19 PM

    Oiseaux ou libellules, tout ceci est magique et merveilleux !
    Bravo Tammy

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  17. NokeOctober 15, 2013 at 12:25 PM

    Klasse Bilder von den Libellen und auch von den Pelikanen sehr schöne Bilder.

    Gruß
    Noke

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  18. Julie G.October 15, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    Excellent post, Tammy! I have never seen dragonflies snack on such big insects before. Very interesting. Great detail and sharpness in these neat photographs! I love the pelican/spoonbill images. What a treat to see this beautiful grouping. I noticed a Tri-colored Heron in there as well. Awesome!

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  19. Alan PaveyOctober 15, 2013 at 1:49 PM

    Brilliant set Tammy

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  20. rachelle vance photographyOctober 16, 2013 at 5:43 PM

    Hi Tammy! I haven't been here in a while, but enjoyed seeing your last several posts! Hope your well!

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  21. Jero MilánOctober 17, 2013 at 8:00 AM

    Un placer para la vista Tammy. Como siempre.
    Saludos desde Extremadura

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  22. RonOctober 18, 2013 at 8:08 AM

    Great macros Tammy! The blue dasher shot is fantastic!!

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  23. NoushkaOctober 19, 2013 at 6:44 AM

    Tammy, this is absolutely superb and fascinating!
    I see you are getting more and more into the dragonfly world!
    Once you start, beware, they will never let you go... You will be hooked for the rest of your life! LOL!
    It is always quite a site to be witness of such meals!
    I am a great fan of such scenes! ;-)
    And what can I say about the pink ibises, they are fabulous!
    I really enjoyed this post!
    Cheers, enjoy your WE!


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  24. CatherineOctober 20, 2013 at 5:46 PM

    Those are such great captures Tammy! So much detail. Fantastic.
    xo Catherine

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  25. Wally JonesOctober 24, 2013 at 3:57 PM

    Well, I'm gonna have to shop for a macro. Superb images, Tammy!
    I see I also need to get over to the wetlands soon!
    Have a good weekend - the cooler weather is nice!

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  26. Two Old BirdsOctober 27, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    Really awesome photos! Great job as usual.

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  27. Ottars fotobloggOctober 28, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    Great series where I enjoyed all the pictures. Was most impressed by the Dragonfly.

    Ottar

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  28. DanNovember 1, 2013 at 8:01 PM

    Fascinating how they prey on smaller relations. It must have taken a bit of time to capture all these action filled shots. Which by the way are magnificent. Bravo Tammy!

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  29. NoushkaNovember 2, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    HAHA!
    Thanks for your comment, Tammy, it just came in as I was going to switch off! ;-)
    I hope your are doing well, maybe we might see more of your stunning pics on our Dragonfly blog! ;-)
    Cheers, keep well and enjoy your WE!

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  30. CatherineNovember 3, 2013 at 4:55 AM

    Your dragonflies are simply beautiful! Snow is falling today and I wish it was turning spring instead of winter. Oh well.
    Happy Sunday!
    xo Catherine

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  31. AnonymousNovember 8, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    Well hello there my Florida friendly bird lover :)

    As always you captured the awesomeness of nature.

    The pink spoonbills are my eyes delight as are the white pelicans and dragonflies.. especially those amazing eyes :)

    give lit'l bug/bird hunter a (hug)

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