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Sunday, April 28, 2013

Snapathon..The Rest of The Story

my toes, post, baby banana tree

Previously on MadSnapper, while Snapping at a hibiscus, I went into "Snapathon" mode


Amazing Ferns growing up hibiscus tree, and close up macro of a stag horn plant.






If you click on above photo you will find he is quite lovely.

 I heard a very loud flapping noise up over my head and what to my wondering eyes did appear?


A big Black Buzzard.. at first I thought it was a juvenile turkey buzzard but after research decided it is a Florida black buzzard. sometimes called vultures...


My friend at Photowanna made a comment earlier this week that she likes my blog because it is up beat and
"slightly off the wall"....

 She hit the nail on the head....and this is living buzzard proof!!!



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29 comments:

  1. From the KitchenApril 28, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    A buzzard? I'm glad you didn't get carried away (no pun intended)!!

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  2. Golden Woofs! SUGARApril 28, 2013 at 8:27 AM

    Woof! Woof! Mom is curious about your sandals. is that crocs. Oh I do miss seeing banana trees. Happy SUNDAY. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar

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  3. Cranberry MorningApril 28, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    Darn it! I was hoping for a miniature sleigh and eight tiny reindeer! :-) What great pics of that buzzard. Keep snapping!

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  4. GOOSEApril 28, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    That buzzard is way cool and it is beautiful. We like off beat...oh up beat. Still we like it. hehhe
    Blessings,
    Goose

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  5. UnknownApril 28, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    You always snap such interesting things in your photos. I love that big bird :) Enjoy your Sunday

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  6. TexWisGirlApril 28, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    i love the black vultures. they seem more curious than turkey vultures. :)

    and i love your fern!

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  7. GailApril 28, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    If this is the same as the new black buzzards we have, they can be quite brave and aggressive.

    A good photographer can find pictures at every turn as you have proven time after time.

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  8. Ruth HiebertApril 28, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    Your blog is like a breath of fresh air. Now as for that Buzzard,I have to say,beauty is in the eye of the beholder.Unique,yes,beauty,I don't quite see. LOL

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  9. Auntie sezzzzzz...April 28, 2013 at 11:21 AM

    Your blog was called 'slightly off the wall.' Well, that's nigh-on-to-perfect, in my view! -grin-

    Takes a 'slightly off the wall' blog, to know a 'slightly off the wall' blog, say I. ,-)

    "Auntie"

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  10. SusannahApril 28, 2013 at 12:05 PM

    I love your blog no matter what it is called.....something new everyday and the photos are great.BUT...I have to say....I do not like vultures. They swoop around up here looking for cats and small creatures and road kill. They are just not one of my favorite birds! But you were lucky to get great picttures of the one that flew in your yard!

    Have a great Sunday, my dear!!!

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  11. DeclanApril 28, 2013 at 1:12 PM

    Well isn't he lovely? Looks like he is saluting you in that one shot! Deccy x

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  12. Betsy Banks AdamsApril 28, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    Great photos... I always have to check your blog out to see what you have 'snapped'....

    Even Buzzards know a great place for a meal!!!!
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  13. theconstantwalkerApril 28, 2013 at 1:50 PM

    Wonderful Sandra... love your buzzard.

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  14. AnnApril 28, 2013 at 4:30 PM

    oh wow, a buzzard. I can just imagine how fast that shutter finger was moving...lol

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  15. Debby@Just BreatheApril 28, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    I saw a buzzard at the zoo. Didn't know they hung around in Florida.
    Off the wall is a lot of fun. You never cease to amaze us!

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  16. Miss DebbieApril 28, 2013 at 8:43 PM

    The Hibiscus is lovely, the buzzard...not so much! ha! ha!

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  17. DebApril 28, 2013 at 9:08 PM

    See that's why I love your blog and you Sandra

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  18. AnonymousApril 28, 2013 at 10:14 PM

    Your photos are always so astounding Sandra. You come up with the best ideas of what to photograph.

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  19. CatherineApril 28, 2013 at 10:15 PM

    Looks like you are having a snapping good weekend! ;)
    xo Catherine

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  20. GeorgeApril 28, 2013 at 10:20 PM

    'Off the wall'? Your blog? It's so hard to believe!!!

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  21. SquirrelQueenApril 28, 2013 at 10:53 PM

    That buzzard is very cool. The black ones are a little more photogenic than the Turkey buzzards. You got some great shot of that fellow.

    And the Stag Horn plant close up is fantastic!

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  22. Marie April 29, 2013 at 12:11 AM

    Off beat is Never boring! I love the fern and dried leaf photos!

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  23. Betty ManousosApril 29, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    wow!! amazing captures! i really like the stag horn plant.

    happy week ahead!

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  24. EG CameraGirlApril 29, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    You certainly have made the buzzard look rather good!

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  25. JanieApril 29, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    GREAT FIND! I love to see BIG birds. Can you send him my way?

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  26. DawnTreaderApril 29, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    There's no snapper like Mad Snapper...

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  27. barbara l. haleApril 29, 2013 at 1:02 PM

    The buzzard is beautiful. And so is your macro of the stag horn plant. Great texture!

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  28. LCApril 29, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    Your kingdom is so handy for your snapathons. How many of your readers have had a vulture visit!

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  29. S. EtoleApril 29, 2013 at 10:06 PM

    I think I may have taken cover! Love that fern.

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