Scotty Blankenship Photography (@oldtimeranch)

The American Wigeon.

A walk around the park after the hurricane. A Morning Dove, Cardinal, Ground Hog, Eastern Phoebe, Palm Warbler, Pileated Woodpecker, Red-headed Woodpecker, and a Juvenile Bald Eagle, all kept me company.

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Little visit to Jonathan Dickinson State Park in Jupiter, FL. Florida Scrub Jays, and a Land Tortoise were there to greet me. Nice little road trip for the ole FJ. #floridascrubjay #jonathandickinsonstatepark #nikonphotography

Visited an old friend this weekend and she gave me a tour of the birding hotspots around Saint Mary’s Georgia. Spent the whole day out from sunrise to dark. A great day out in Nature. Hope you enjoyed it. #baldeagle #eagles #Saintmarysgeorgia #blackskimmers #sunset

Spent a few hours at Wellington Environmental Preserve. It was extremely hot, however the birds didn’t disappoint.

Visited Green Cay Nature Center in Boynton Beach, FL. A beautiful place and met some wonderful people.

Great Blue Heron out hunting for Breakfast. #greatblueheron #hunting #morning #nikonz6iii

Wet rainy morning at West Point Lake. The Eagles didn’t mind. Watching Bald Eagles the are so Majestic! If you enjoy this, let me know. #baldeagle #westpointlake #eagles

A few Summer Tanagers in my backyard. The immature males have a awesome blend of colors. Tanagers are one of my favorites! #tanagers #summertanager

The lightening was awesome tonight in McRae, Ga. Natures own fireworks show! #storm #nightsky #fireworks #nature

Our Fourth of July Celebration. Started at the Home Place and ended in Downtown Milan, Ga. for the fireworks. Be sure to watch the end for the Grand Finale and the Ball of Fire. #milanga #family #250thbirthday🇺🇸 #fourthofjuly

Took a morning walk around the old home place. The farming and livestock equipment is mostly all rusted up. We still use it, however it’s seen better days. The beauty that was here, is still here. Flowers, trees and birds brightening up the morning. #home #reflection #family

Pair of Wood Ducks flirting.

The Blues Brothers. Blue Grosbeak and Indigo Bunting.which is your favorite? I tend to lean toward the Bunting.

While everyone was looking for Bears (Me too), I took a little time for the birds. They were sings so awesome. Crank up the volume and enjoy. #cadescove #greatsmokymountainsnationalpark #nikonz6iii #nature #nikonphotography

Back home but still dreaming of the Mountains.

I love the sound of running water. These scenes are from the Smoky Mountains, just west of Gatlinburg, TN. Hope you enjoy it. #smokymountains #waterfalls #runningwater

Hope y’all like this one. My plan worked perfectly. #cadescove #blackbears #smokymountains

First time ever photographing Black Bears. First day of a four day trip to the Great Smoky Mountains. Can’t wait to get back out there tomorrow! #blackbears #greatsmokymountainsnationalpark #nikonz6iii

White-eyed Vireo tearing a ugly worm up!

Sunday morning walk around the edge of the swamp.

A Little Blue Heron having some lunch. Sushi and Dragonfly Soup! #georgiaveteransstatepark #littleblueheron

Black-bellied Whistling Ducks at Georgia Veterans State Park in Cordele, Ga. #nikonz6iii #nikon800mm #whistlingducks

Found a little family of Blue-grey Gnatcatchers today. They were keeping Mama & Daddy busy. #bluegraygnatcatcher #babybirds #birdnest #nikonz6iii #nikonz800mmpf

Last week I got some great shots of a female Red-shouldered Hawk. Today I found out why she was hanging out so much. A well hidden nest in a huge pine tree. First one baby was watching me and then another head popped up. What a blessing to witness these little fellows up there, playing with each other. And Mama flying around keeping an eye on me! #georgiaveteransstatepark #redshoulderedhawk #babybirds #birdnest #nikonz6iii

Out walking close to Franklin, Ga. today. Saw my first Orchard Oriole. A Immature Male.

This baby Canadian Goose was so sleepy.

A Rose-Breasted Grosbeak made a visit to my backyard feeders this afternoon. What a beauty!

Some of todays photos from my Sunday morning walk around the lake.