American Coots (Fulica americana) were swimming at Lake Thunderbird in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on November 17, 2025. One turned to look at me and the red eye and ivory colored beak are visible.

American Coot (Fulica americana) at Lake Thunderbird in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on November 17, 2025

Some of the camera settings I used to make this photo are at: www.rsok.com/~jrm/2025Nov...

#birds #swimming #lakeThunderbird #wildlife #wildlifephotography #Oklahoma #photography

American Coots (Fulica americana) were diving under the water looking for food at Lake Thunderbird in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on November 12, 2025.

American Coot (Fulica americana) at Lake Thunderbird in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on November 12, 2025

Some of the camera settings I used to make this photo are at: www.rsok.com/~jrm/2025Nov...

#birds #wildlife #wildlifephotography #lakethunderbird #oklahoma #photography #reddirtwater

American Coots (Fulica americana) were swimming away from each other at Lake Thunderbird in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on November 12, 2025. The water which usually has a red color from Oklahoma red dirt was reflecting the blue sky and showed no red.

American Coot (Fulica americana) at Lake Thunderbird in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on November 12, 2025

Some of the camera settings I used to make this photo are at: www.rsok.com/~jrm/2025Nov...

#birds #lakeThunderbird #wildlife #wildlifephotography #Oklahoma #photography

A Greater Roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus) was hiding in the brush at Lake Thunderbird State Park, December 13, 2019. There are out of focus twigs and branches both in front of and behind the bird.

Greater Roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus) at Lake Thunderbird State Park, in Norman, #Oklahoma, US, Dec. 13, 2019

Some camera settings I used are at: www.rsok.com/~jrm/2019Dec...

#birds #roadrunner #LakeThunderbird #wildlife #wildlifephotography #gimp #Debian #photography #GraphicsMagick

A Greater Roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus) was hiding in the brush at Lake Thunderbird State Park, December 13, 2019. There are out of focus twigs and branches both in front of and behind the bird.

Greater Roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus) at Lake Thunderbird State Park, December 13, 2019

Some of the camera settings I used to make this photo are at: www.rsok.com/~jrm/2019Dec15_birds_and...

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A Pied-billed Grebe (Podilymbus podiceps) had just surfaced after swimming under water at Lake Thunderbird State Park in Oklahoma, United States on December 12, 2019.

Pied-billed Grebe (Podilymbus podiceps) at Lake Thunderbird State Park, December 12, 2019

Some of the camera settings I used to make this photo are at: www.rsok.com/~jrm/2019Dec...

#birds #grebe #LakeThunderbird #reddirtwater #wildlife #wildlifephotography #Oklahoma #photography

A Pied-billed Grebe (Podilymbus podiceps) had just surfaced after swimming under water at Lake Thunderbird State Park in Oklahoma, United States on December 12, 2019.

Pied-billed Grebe (Podilymbus podiceps) at Lake Thunderbird State Park, December 12, 2019

Some of the camera settings I used to make this photo are at: www.rsok.com/~jrm/2019Dec12_birds_and...

#birds #grebe […]

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A Greater Roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus) was looking for food at Lake Thunderbird State Park in Oklahoma, United States on December 12, 2019.

Greater Roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus) at Lake Thunderbird in Norman, #Oklahoma, United States on December 12, 2019

Some of the camera settings I used to make this photo are at: www.rsok.com/~jrm/2019Dec...

#birds #roadrunner #LakeThunderbird #wildlife #wildlifephotography #photography

A Greater Roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus) was looking for food at Lake Thunderbird State Park in Oklahoma, United States on December 12, 2019.

Greater Roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus) at Lake Thunderbird in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on December 12, 2019

Some of the camera settings I used to make this photo are at […]

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A Greater Roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus) was looking for food at Lake Thunderbird State Park in Oklahoma, United States on December 12, 2019.

Greater Roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus) at Lake Thunderbird in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on December 12, 2019

Some camera settings I used to make this photo are at: www.rsok.com/~jrm/2019Dec...

#birds #roadrunner #LakeThunderbird #wildlife #wildlifephotography #Oklahoma #photography

A Greater Roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus) was looking for food at Lake Thunderbird State Park in Oklahoma, United States on December 12, 2019.

Greater Roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus) at Lake Thunderbird in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on December 12, 2019

Some of the camera settings I used to make this photo are at […]

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An American White Pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) was flying over Lake Thunderbird State Park in Oklahoma, United States on November 8, 2019.

American White Pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) flying over Lake Thunderbird in Norman, #Oklahoma, United States on November 8, 2019

Some camera settings I used to make this photo are at: www.rsok.com/~jrm/2019Nov...

#birds #pelican #LakeThunderbird #wildlife #wildlifephotography #photography

An American White Pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) was flying over Lake Thunderbird State Park in Oklahoma, United States on November 8, 2019.

American White Pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) flying over Lake Thunderbird in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on November 8, 2019

Some of the camera settings I used to make this photo are at […]

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A Nine-banded Armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus) was being followed by crows in case it might dig up something good to eat at Lake Thunderbird State Park in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on November 8, 2019.

Nine-banded Armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus) at Lake Thunderbird, #Oklahoma, United States on Novovember 8, 2019

Some of the camera settings I used to make this photo are at: www.rsok.com/~jrm/2019Nov...

#armadillo #LakeThunderbird #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #photography

A Nine-banded Armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus) was being followed by crows in case it might dig up something good to eat at Lake Thunderbird State Park in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on November 8, 2019.

Nine-banded Armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus) at Lake Thunderbird State Park, Oklahoma, United States on November 8, 2019

Some of the camera settings I used to make this photo are at […]

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American White Pelicans (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) were standing on a narrow stip of island at Lake Thunderbird in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on October 30, 2025. The reddish color of the dirt is from Oklahoma red dirt. The birds were grooming themselves and drying their wings by spreading them.

American White Pelicans (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) on island at Lake Thunderbird in Norman, #Oklahoma, US on Oct. 30, 2025

Some camera settings I used to make this photo are at: www.rsok.com/~jrm/2025Oct...

#birds #LakeThunderbird #reddirtwater #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography

American White Pelicans (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) were standing on a narrow stip of island at Lake Thunderbird in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on October 30, 2025. The reddish color of the dirt is from Oklahoma red dirt. The birds were grooming themselves and drying their wings by spreading them.

American White Pelicans (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) on island at Lake Thunderbird in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on October 30, 2025

Some of the camera settings I used to make this photo are at […]

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About twentyfive American White Pelicans (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) were on the muddy edge of a tiny island at Lake Thunderbird in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on October 30, 2025. The Pelicans were resting or grooming themselves. The red dirt water looks blue because the sky is reflected.

American White Pelicans (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) on island at Lake Thunderbird in Norman, #Oklahoma, United States on October 30, 2025

Some camera settings I used to make this photo are at: www.rsok.com/~jrm/2025Oct...

#birds #LakeThunderbird #wildlifephotography #wildlife #landscapephotography

About twentyfive American White Pelicans (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) were on the muddy edge of a tiny island at Lake Thunderbird in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on October 30, 2025. The Pelicans were resting or grooming themselves. The red dirt water looks blue because the sky is reflected.

American White Pelicans (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) on island at Lake Thunderbird in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on October 30, 2025

Some of the camera settings I used to make this photo are at […]

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American White Pelicans (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) were standing on driftwood surrounded by water at Lake Thunderbird in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on October 30, 2025. Most of the water that is colored red by Oklahoma red dirt is reflecting the blue sky hiding the red.

American White Pelicans (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) on driftwood at Lake Thunderbird in Norman, #Oklahoma, United States on October 30, 2025

Some camera settings I used are at: www.rsok.com/~jrm/2025Oct...

#birds #LakeThunderbird #reddirtwater #wildlife #wildlifephotography #photography

American White Pelicans (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) were standing on driftwood surrounded by water at Lake Thunderbird in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on October 30, 2025. Most of the water that is colored red by Oklahoma red dirt is reflecting the blue sky hiding the red.

American White Pelicans (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) on driftwood at Lake Thunderbird in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on October 30, 2025

Some of the camera settings I used to make this photo are at […]

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A Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) was flying above the water at Lake Thunderbird in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on October 30, 2025.

Too far away for my camera, but documents the sighting

Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) at Lake Thunderbird in Norman, #Oklahoma, United States on Oct. 30, 2025

Some camera settings I used are at: www.rsok.com/~jrm/2025Oct...

#birds #eagle #LakeThunderbird #wildlife #wildlifephotography

A Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) was flying above the water at Lake Thunderbird in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on October 30, 2025.

Too far away for my camera, but documents the sighting

Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) at Lake Thunderbird in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on October 30, 2025

Some of the camera settings I used to make this photo are at […]

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Many Double-crested Cormorants (Nannopterum auritum) were standing on driftwood at Lake Thunderbird in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on October 30, 2025.

Double-crested Cormorants (Nannopterum auritum) on driftwood at Lake Thunderbird in Norman, #Oklahoma, United States on October 30, 2025

Some camera settings I used are at: www.rsok.com/~jrm/2025Oct...

#birds #LakeThunderbird #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #photography

Many Double-crested Cormorants (Nannopterum auritum) were standing on driftwood at Lake Thunderbird in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on October 30, 2025.

Double-crested Cormorants (Nannopterum auritum) on driftwood at Lake Thunderbird in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on October 30, 2025

Some of the camera settings I used to make this photo are at […]

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A Western Meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta) was standing on a shrub at Lake Thunderbird in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on October 16, 2025.

Western Meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta) at Lake Thunderbird in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on October 16, 2025

Some of the camera settings I used to make this photo are at: www.rsok.com/~jrm/2025Oct...

#birds #LakeThunderbird #wildlife #wildlifephotography #Oklahoma #photography

A Western Meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta) was standing on a shrub at Lake Thunderbird in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on October 16, 2025.

Western Meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta) at Lake Thunderbird in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on October 16, 2025

Some of the camera settings I used to make this photo are at […]

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A Great Egret (Ardea alba) was walking through the water toward shore with a fish at Lake Thunderbird in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on October 16, 2025. The water in this lake is stained red by Oklahoma red dirt. The egret seemed to think it was safer to eat the fish on shore where it could not escape.

Great Egret (Ardea alba) with fish at Lake Thunderbird in Norman, #Oklahoma, US on Oct 16, 2025

Some camera settings I used are at: www.rsok.com/~jrm/2025Oct...

Also: 1-john-moyer.pixels.com/featured/egr...

#birds #fishing #LakeThunderbird #wildlife #wildlifephotography #reddirtwater #photography

A Great Egret (Ardea alba) was walking through the water toward shore with a fish at Lake Thunderbird in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on October 16, 2025. The water in this lake is stained red by Oklahoma red dirt. The egret seemed to think it was safer to eat the fish on shore where it could not escape.

Great Egret (Ardea alba) with fish at Lake Thunderbird in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on October 16, 2025

Some of the camera settings I used to make this photo are at: www.rsok.com/~jrm/2025Oct17_birds_and...

Also […]

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A Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) was hunting fish at Lake Thunderbird in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on July 15, 2025. Oklahoma red dirt stains the water in this lake.

Great Blue #Heron (Ardea herodias) at Lake Thunderbird in Norman, #Oklahoma, US on July 15, 2025

Some camera settings I used are at: www.rsok.com/~jrm/2025Jul...

Also: 1-john-moyer.pixels.com/featured/her...

#birds #LakeThunderbird #wildlife #wildlifephotography #RedDirtWater #photography