{"id":286,"date":"2025-09-29T17:36:31","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T00:36:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/?page_id=286"},"modified":"2025-10-01T19:36:19","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T02:36:19","slug":"lake-hodges-sunrise-stroll","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/?page_id=286","title":{"rendered":"Lake Hodges Sunrise Stroll"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Lake Hodges Sunrise Stroll<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1008\" height=\"1008\" src=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JWNATURE_NEW1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-221\" style=\"width:120px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JWNATURE_NEW1.png 1008w, https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JWNATURE_NEW1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JWNATURE_NEW1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JWNATURE_NEW1-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1008px) 100vw, 1008px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><nav id=\"foogallery-gallery-157_filtering-top\" class=\"fg-filtering-container fg-ph-tags fg-search-above-center\"><\/nav><style type=\"text\/css\">\n#foogallery-gallery-157.fg-justified .fg-item { margin-right: 3px; margin-bottom: 3px; }\n#foogallery-gallery-157.fg-justified .fg-image { height: 200px; }<\/style>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"foogallery foogallery-container foogallery-justified foogallery-lightbox-foogallery fg-justified fg-ready fg-light fg-round-medium fg-shadow-medium fg-loading-default 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data-foogallery-lightbox=\"{&quot;thumbs&quot;:&quot;bottom&quot;,&quot;thumbsCaptions&quot;:false,&quot;thumbsBestFit&quot;:false,&quot;thumbsSmall&quot;:false,&quot;thumbsCaptionsAlign&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;info&quot;:&quot;bottom&quot;,&quot;infoVisible&quot;:true,&quot;infoOverlay&quot;:true,&quot;infoAlign&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;transition&quot;:&quot;fade&quot;,&quot;hoverButtons&quot;:false,&quot;fitMedia&quot;:false,&quot;noScrollbars&quot;:true,&quot;preserveButtonSpace&quot;:true,&quot;buttons&quot;:{&quot;fullscreen&quot;:true,&quot;info&quot;:true,&quot;thumbs&quot;:false},&quot;video&quot;:{&quot;autoPlay&quot;:true},&quot;exif&quot;:&quot;partial&quot;}\" style=\"--fg-title-line-clamp: 1; --fg-description-line-clamp: 2;\" >\n\t<div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF0726_ISO12800_150-mm_f5.6_1-640-s_25-09-23.jpg\" data-caption-title=\" \" data-caption-desc=\"&lt;strong&gt;Great Egret&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-attachment-id=\"158\" data-lightbox-description=\"&lt;strong&gt;Great Egret&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-tags=\"[&quot;Great Egret&quot;]\" data-exif=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-H2S&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;23 September 2025&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1\/640s&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;150&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;12800&quot;}\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"JW-112-Hodges-DSCF0726_ISO12800_150-mm_f5.6_1-640-s_25-09-23\" title=\"Lake Hodges\" height=\"300\" width=\"338\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF0726_ISO12800_150-mm_f5_6_1-640-s_25-09-23\/2689967206.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22338%22%20height%3D%22300%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20338%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\"><strong>Great Egret<\/strong>\r\n<p>Lake Hodges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF0729_ISO12800_600-mm_f8_1-640-s_25-09-23.jpg\" data-caption-title=\" \" data-caption-desc=\"&lt;strong&gt;Great Egret&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-attachment-id=\"159\" data-lightbox-description=\"&lt;strong&gt;Great Egret&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-tags=\"[&quot;Great Egret&quot;]\" data-exif=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-H2S&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;23 September 2025&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1\/640s&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;600&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;12800&quot;}\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"JW-112-Hodges-DSCF0729_ISO12800_600-mm_f8_1-640-s_25-09-23\" title=\"Lake Hodges\" height=\"300\" width=\"450\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF0729_ISO12800_600-mm_f8_1-640-s_25-09-23\/2353983233.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22450%22%20height%3D%22300%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20450%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\"><strong>Great Egret<\/strong>\r\n<p>Lake Hodges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF1018_ISO1600_600-mm_f8_1-640-s_25-09-23-1.jpg\" data-caption-title=\" \" data-caption-desc=\"&lt;strong&gt;Great Egret&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-attachment-id=\"160\" data-lightbox-description=\"&lt;strong&gt;Great Egret&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-tags=\"[&quot;Great Egret&quot;]\" data-exif=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-H2S&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;23 September 2025&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1\/640s&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;600&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1600&quot;}\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"JW-112-Hodges-DSCF1018_ISO1600_600-mm_f8_1-640-s_25-09-23\" title=\"Lake Hodges\" height=\"300\" width=\"733\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF1018_ISO1600_600-mm_f8_1-640-s_25-09-23-1\/3558623197.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22733%22%20height%3D%22300%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20733%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\"><strong>Great Egret<\/strong>\r\n<p>Lake Hodges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF1024_ISO4000_558-mm_f8_1-640-s_25-09-23.jpg\" data-caption-title=\" \" data-caption-desc=\"&lt;strong&gt;Great Egret&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-attachment-id=\"161\" data-lightbox-description=\"&lt;strong&gt;Great Egret&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-tags=\"[&quot;Great Egret&quot;]\" data-exif=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-H2S&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;23 September 2025&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1\/640s&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;558.5&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;4000&quot;}\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"JW-112-Hodges-DSCF1024_ISO4000_558-mm_f8_1-640-s_25-09-23\" title=\"Lake Hodges\" height=\"300\" width=\"779\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF1024_ISO4000_558-mm_f8_1-640-s_25-09-23\/2502460393.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22779%22%20height%3D%22300%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20779%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\"><strong>Great Egret<\/strong>\r\n<p>Lake Hodges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF1078_ISO2500_600-mm_f8_1-640-s_25-09-23.jpg\" data-caption-title=\" \" data-caption-desc=\"&lt;strong&gt;Western Grebe&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-attachment-id=\"162\" data-lightbox-description=\"&lt;strong&gt;Western Grebe&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-tags=\"[&quot;Western Grebe&quot;]\" data-exif=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-H2S&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;23 September 2025&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1\/640s&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;600&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;2500&quot;}\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"JW-112-Hodges-DSCF1078_ISO2500_600-mm_f8_1-640-s_25-09-23\" title=\"Lake Hodges\" height=\"300\" width=\"450\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF1078_ISO2500_600-mm_f8_1-640-s_25-09-23\/4284092408.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22450%22%20height%3D%22300%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20450%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\"><strong>Western Grebe<\/strong>\r\n<p>Lake Hodges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF1081_ISO2500_600-mm_f8_1-640-s_25-09-23.jpg\" data-caption-title=\" \" data-caption-desc=\"&lt;strong&gt;Western Grebe&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-attachment-id=\"163\" data-lightbox-description=\"&lt;strong&gt;Western Grebe&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-tags=\"[&quot;Western Grebe&quot;]\" data-exif=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-H2S&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;23 September 2025&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1\/640s&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;600&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;2500&quot;}\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"JW-112-Hodges-DSCF1081_ISO2500_600-mm_f8_1-640-s_25-09-23\" title=\"Lake Hodges\" height=\"300\" width=\"585\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF1081_ISO2500_600-mm_f8_1-640-s_25-09-23\/1715249586.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22585%22%20height%3D%22300%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20585%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\"><strong>Western Grebe<\/strong>\r\n<p>Lake Hodges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF1192_ISO640_484-mm_f14_1-640-s_25-09-23.jpg\" data-caption-title=\" \" data-caption-desc=\"&lt;strong&gt;Western Grebe&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-attachment-id=\"164\" data-lightbox-description=\"&lt;strong&gt;Western Grebe&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-tags=\"[&quot;Western Grebe&quot;]\" data-exif=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;14&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-H2S&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;23 September 2025&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1\/640s&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;484.5&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;640&quot;}\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"JW-112-Hodges-DSCF1192_ISO640_484-mm_f14_1-640-s_25-09-23\" title=\"Lake Hodges\" height=\"300\" width=\"450\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF1192_ISO640_484-mm_f14_1-640-s_25-09-23\/1442653403.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22450%22%20height%3D%22300%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20450%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\"><strong>Western Grebe<\/strong>\r\n<p>Lake Hodges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF1426_ISO640_468-mm_f10_1-1600-s_25-09-23.jpg\" data-caption-title=\" \" data-caption-desc=\"&lt;strong&gt;Snowy Egret&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-attachment-id=\"165\" data-lightbox-description=\"&lt;strong&gt;Snowy Egret&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-tags=\"[&quot;Snowy Egret&quot;]\" data-exif=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;10&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-H2S&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;23 September 2025&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1\/1600s&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;467.6&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;640&quot;}\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"JW-112-Hodges-DSCF1426_ISO640_468-mm_f10_1-1600-s_25-09-23\" title=\"Lake Hodges\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF1426_ISO640_468-mm_f10_1-1600-s_25-09-23\/113451960.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22300%22%20height%3D%22300%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20300%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\"><strong>Snowy Egret<\/strong>\r\n<p>Lake Hodges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF1427_ISO640_468-mm_f10_1-1600-s_25-09-23.jpg\" data-caption-title=\" \" data-caption-desc=\"&lt;strong&gt;Snowy Egret&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-attachment-id=\"166\" data-lightbox-description=\"&lt;strong&gt;Snowy Egret&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-tags=\"[&quot;Snowy Egret&quot;]\" data-exif=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;10&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-H2S&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;23 September 2025&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1\/1600s&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;467.6&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;640&quot;}\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"JW-112-Hodges-DSCF1427_ISO640_468-mm_f10_1-1600-s_25-09-23\" title=\"Lake Hodges\" height=\"300\" width=\"450\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF1427_ISO640_468-mm_f10_1-1600-s_25-09-23\/3978937837.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22450%22%20height%3D%22300%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20450%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\"><strong>Snowy Egret<\/strong>\r\n<p>Lake Hodges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF1472_ISO640_600-mm_f14_1-1600-s_25-09-23.jpg\" data-caption-title=\" \" data-caption-desc=\"&lt;strong&gt;Snowy Egret&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-attachment-id=\"167\" data-lightbox-description=\"&lt;strong&gt;Snowy Egret&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-tags=\"[&quot;Snowy Egret&quot;]\" data-exif=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;14&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-H2S&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;23 September 2025&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1\/1600s&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;600&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;640&quot;}\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"JW-112-Hodges-DSCF1472_ISO640_600-mm_f14_1-1600-s_25-09-23\" title=\"Lake Hodges\" height=\"300\" width=\"450\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF1472_ISO640_600-mm_f14_1-1600-s_25-09-23\/10743816.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22450%22%20height%3D%22300%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20450%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\"><strong>Snowy Egret<\/strong>\r\n<p>Lake Hodges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF1573_ISO640_600-mm_f13_1-1600-s_25-09-23.jpg\" data-caption-title=\" \" data-caption-desc=\"&lt;strong&gt;Snowy Egret&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-attachment-id=\"168\" data-lightbox-description=\"&lt;strong&gt;Snowy Egret&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-tags=\"[&quot;Snowy Egret&quot;]\" data-exif=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;13&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-H2S&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;23 September 2025&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1\/1600s&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;600&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;640&quot;}\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"JW-112-Hodges-DSCF1573_ISO640_600-mm_f13_1-1600-s_25-09-23\" title=\"Lake Hodges\" height=\"300\" width=\"450\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF1573_ISO640_600-mm_f13_1-1600-s_25-09-23\/4255810230.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22450%22%20height%3D%22300%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20450%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\"><strong>Snowy Egret<\/strong>\r\n<p>Lake Hodges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF1574_ISO640_600-mm_f13_1-1600-s_25-09-23.jpg\" data-caption-title=\" \" data-caption-desc=\"&lt;strong&gt;Snowy Egret&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-attachment-id=\"169\" data-lightbox-description=\"&lt;strong&gt;Snowy Egret&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-tags=\"[&quot;Snowy Egret&quot;]\" data-exif=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;13&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-H2S&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;23 September 2025&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1\/1600s&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;600&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;640&quot;}\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"JW-112-Hodges-DSCF1574_ISO640_600-mm_f13_1-1600-s_25-09-23\" title=\"Lake Hodges\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF1574_ISO640_600-mm_f13_1-1600-s_25-09-23\/3709639754.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22300%22%20height%3D%22300%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20300%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\"><strong>Snowy Egret<\/strong>\r\n<p>Lake Hodges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF1602_ISO640_600-mm_f10_1-1600-s_25-09-23.jpg\" data-caption-title=\" \" data-caption-desc=\"&lt;strong&gt;Snowy Egret&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-attachment-id=\"170\" data-lightbox-description=\"&lt;strong&gt;Snowy Egret&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-tags=\"[&quot;Snowy Egret&quot;]\" data-exif=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;10&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-H2S&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;23 September 2025&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1\/1600s&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;600&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;640&quot;}\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"JW-112-Hodges-DSCF1602_ISO640_600-mm_f10_1-1600-s_25-09-23\" title=\"Lake Hodges\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF1602_ISO640_600-mm_f10_1-1600-s_25-09-23\/3474281508.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22300%22%20height%3D%22300%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20300%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\"><strong>Snowy Egret<\/strong>\r\n<p>Lake Hodges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF1659_ISO2500_600-mm_f8_1-1600-s_25-09-23.jpg\" data-caption-title=\" \" data-caption-desc=\"&lt;strong&gt;&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-attachment-id=\"171\" data-lightbox-description=\"&lt;strong&gt;&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-tags=\"[]\" data-exif=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-H2S&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;23 September 2025&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1\/1600s&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;600&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;2500&quot;}\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"JW-112-Hodges-DSCF1659_ISO2500_600-mm_f8_1-1600-s_25-09-23\" title=\"Lake Hodges\" height=\"300\" width=\"450\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF1659_ISO2500_600-mm_f8_1-1600-s_25-09-23\/4294865009.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22450%22%20height%3D%22300%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20450%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\"><strong><\/strong>\r\n<p>Lake Hodges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2028_ISO2500_520-mm_f7.1_1-1600-s_25-09-23.jpg\" data-caption-title=\" \" data-caption-desc=\"&lt;strong&gt;Great Blue Heron&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-attachment-id=\"172\" data-lightbox-description=\"&lt;strong&gt;Great Blue Heron&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-tags=\"[&quot;Great Blue Heron&quot;]\" data-exif=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;7.1&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-H2S&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;23 September 2025&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1\/1600s&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;520.2&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;2500&quot;}\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2028_ISO2500_520-mm_f7.1_1-1600-s_25-09-23\" title=\"Lake Hodges\" height=\"300\" width=\"450\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2028_ISO2500_520-mm_f7_1_1-1600-s_25-09-23\/1010229696.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22450%22%20height%3D%22300%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20450%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\"><strong>Great Blue Heron<\/strong>\r\n<p>Lake Hodges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2148_ISO800_161-mm_f5.6_1-2000-s_25-09-23.jpg\" data-caption-title=\" \" data-caption-desc=\"&lt;strong&gt;Great Blue Heron&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-attachment-id=\"173\" data-lightbox-description=\"&lt;strong&gt;Great Blue Heron&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-tags=\"[&quot;Great Blue Heron&quot;]\" data-exif=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-H2S&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;23 September 2025&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1\/2000s&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;161&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;800&quot;}\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2148_ISO800_161-mm_f5.6_1-2000-s_25-09-23\" title=\"Lake Hodges\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2148_ISO800_161-mm_f5_6_1-2000-s_25-09-23\/511209393.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22300%22%20height%3D%22300%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20300%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\"><strong>Great Blue Heron<\/strong>\r\n<p>Lake Hodges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2178_ISO800_161-mm_f5.6_1-2000-s_25-09-23.jpg\" data-caption-title=\" \" data-caption-desc=\"&lt;strong&gt;Great Blue Heron&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-attachment-id=\"174\" data-lightbox-description=\"&lt;strong&gt;Great Blue Heron&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-tags=\"[&quot;Great Blue Heron&quot;]\" data-exif=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-H2S&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;23 September 2025&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1\/2000s&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;161&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;800&quot;}\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2178_ISO800_161-mm_f5.6_1-2000-s_25-09-23\" title=\"Lake Hodges\" height=\"300\" width=\"450\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2178_ISO800_161-mm_f5_6_1-2000-s_25-09-23\/1568724904.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22450%22%20height%3D%22300%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20450%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\"><strong>Great Blue Heron<\/strong>\r\n<p>Lake Hodges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2316_ISO640_199-mm_f6.4_1-2000-s_25-09-23.jpg\" data-caption-title=\" \" data-caption-desc=\"&lt;strong&gt;Killdeer&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-attachment-id=\"175\" data-lightbox-description=\"&lt;strong&gt;Killdeer&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-tags=\"[&quot;Killdeer&quot;]\" data-exif=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;6.4&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-H2S&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;23 September 2025&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1\/2000s&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;199.3&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;640&quot;}\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2316_ISO640_199-mm_f6.4_1-2000-s_25-09-23\" title=\"Lake Hodges\" height=\"300\" width=\"450\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2316_ISO640_199-mm_f6_4_1-2000-s_25-09-23\/2957584518.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22450%22%20height%3D%22300%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20450%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\"><strong>Killdeer<\/strong>\r\n<p>Lake Hodges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2319_ISO640_230-mm_f6.4_1-2000-s_25-09-23.jpg\" data-caption-title=\" \" data-caption-desc=\"&lt;strong&gt;Killdeer&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-attachment-id=\"176\" data-lightbox-description=\"&lt;strong&gt;Killdeer&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-tags=\"[&quot;Killdeer&quot;]\" data-exif=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;6.4&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-H2S&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;23 September 2025&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1\/2000s&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;229.7&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;640&quot;}\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2319_ISO640_230-mm_f6.4_1-2000-s_25-09-23\" title=\"Lake Hodges\" height=\"300\" width=\"450\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2319_ISO640_230-mm_f6_4_1-2000-s_25-09-23\/4191872635.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22450%22%20height%3D%22300%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20450%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\"><strong>Killdeer<\/strong>\r\n<p>Lake Hodges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2345_ISO640_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23.jpg\" data-caption-title=\" \" data-caption-desc=\"&lt;strong&gt;Killdeer&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-attachment-id=\"177\" data-lightbox-description=\"&lt;strong&gt;Killdeer&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-tags=\"[&quot;Killdeer&quot;]\" data-exif=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-H2S&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;23 September 2025&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1\/2000s&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;600&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;640&quot;}\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2345_ISO640_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23\" title=\"Lake Hodges\" height=\"300\" width=\"781\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2345_ISO640_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23\/2555371379.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22781%22%20height%3D%22300%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20781%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\"><strong>Killdeer<\/strong>\r\n<p>Lake Hodges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2348_ISO640_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23.jpg\" data-caption-title=\" \" data-caption-desc=\"&lt;strong&gt;Killdeer&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-attachment-id=\"179\" data-lightbox-description=\"&lt;strong&gt;Killdeer&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-tags=\"[&quot;Killdeer&quot;]\" data-exif=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-H2S&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;23 September 2025&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1\/2000s&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;600&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;640&quot;}\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2348_ISO640_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23\" title=\"Lake Hodges\" height=\"300\" width=\"450\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2348_ISO640_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23\/3684771566.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22450%22%20height%3D%22300%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20450%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\"><strong>Killdeer<\/strong>\r\n<p>Lake Hodges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2349_ISO640_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23.jpg\" data-caption-title=\" \" data-caption-desc=\"&lt;strong&gt;Killdeer&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-attachment-id=\"180\" data-lightbox-description=\"&lt;strong&gt;Killdeer&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-tags=\"[&quot;Killdeer&quot;]\" data-exif=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-H2S&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;23 September 2025&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1\/2000s&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;600&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;640&quot;}\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2349_ISO640_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23\" title=\"Lake Hodges\" height=\"300\" width=\"450\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2349_ISO640_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23\/825336388.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22450%22%20height%3D%22300%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20450%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\"><strong>Killdeer<\/strong>\r\n<p>Lake Hodges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2420_ISO1000_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23.jpg\" data-caption-title=\" \" data-caption-desc=\"&lt;strong&gt;Great Egret&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-attachment-id=\"184\" data-lightbox-description=\"&lt;strong&gt;Great Egret&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-tags=\"[&quot;Great Egret&quot;]\" data-exif=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-H2S&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;23 September 2025&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1\/2000s&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;600&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1000&quot;}\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2420_ISO1000_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23\" title=\"Lake Hodges\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2420_ISO1000_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23\/2687520823.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22300%22%20height%3D%22300%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20300%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\"><strong>Great Egret<\/strong>\r\n<p>Lake Hodges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2431_ISO1000_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23.jpg\" data-caption-title=\" \" data-caption-desc=\"&lt;strong&gt;Great Egret&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-attachment-id=\"185\" data-lightbox-description=\"&lt;strong&gt;Great Egret&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-tags=\"[&quot;Great Egret&quot;]\" data-exif=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-H2S&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;23 September 2025&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1\/2000s&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;600&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1000&quot;}\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2431_ISO1000_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23\" title=\"Lake Hodges\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2431_ISO1000_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23\/3756062667.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22300%22%20height%3D%22300%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20300%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\"><strong>Great Egret<\/strong>\r\n<p>Lake Hodges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2453_ISO1000_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23.jpg\" data-caption-title=\" \" data-caption-desc=\"&lt;strong&gt;Great Egret&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-attachment-id=\"186\" data-lightbox-description=\"&lt;strong&gt;Great Egret&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-tags=\"[&quot;Great Egret&quot;]\" data-exif=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-H2S&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;23 September 2025&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1\/2000s&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;600&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1000&quot;}\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2453_ISO1000_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23\" title=\"Lake Hodges\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2453_ISO1000_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23\/904176658.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22300%22%20height%3D%22300%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20300%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\"><strong>Great Egret<\/strong>\r\n<p>Lake Hodges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2464_ISO1000_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23.jpg\" data-caption-title=\" \" data-caption-desc=\"&lt;strong&gt;Great Egret&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-attachment-id=\"187\" data-lightbox-description=\"&lt;strong&gt;Great Egret&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-tags=\"[&quot;Great Egret&quot;]\" data-exif=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-H2S&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;23 September 2025&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1\/2000s&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;600&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1000&quot;}\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2464_ISO1000_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23\" title=\"Lake Hodges\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2464_ISO1000_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23\/714720379.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22300%22%20height%3D%22300%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20300%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\"><strong>Great Egret<\/strong>\r\n<p>Lake Hodges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2475_ISO1000_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23.jpg\" data-caption-title=\" \" data-caption-desc=\"&lt;strong&gt;Great Egret&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-attachment-id=\"188\" data-lightbox-description=\"&lt;strong&gt;Great Egret&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-tags=\"[&quot;Great Egret&quot;]\" data-exif=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-H2S&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;23 September 2025&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1\/2000s&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;600&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1000&quot;}\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2475_ISO1000_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23\" title=\"Lake Hodges\" height=\"300\" width=\"450\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2475_ISO1000_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23\/3540811324.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22450%22%20height%3D%22300%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20450%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\"><strong>Great Egret<\/strong>\r\n<p>Lake Hodges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2480_ISO1000_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23.jpg\" data-caption-title=\" \" data-caption-desc=\"&lt;strong&gt;Great Egret&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-attachment-id=\"189\" data-lightbox-description=\"&lt;strong&gt;Great Egret&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-tags=\"[&quot;Great Egret&quot;]\" data-exif=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-H2S&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;23 September 2025&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1\/2000s&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;600&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1000&quot;}\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2480_ISO1000_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23\" title=\"Lake Hodges\" height=\"300\" width=\"450\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2480_ISO1000_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23\/1728877765.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22450%22%20height%3D%22300%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20450%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\"><strong>Great Egret<\/strong>\r\n<p>Lake Hodges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2491_ISO1000_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23.jpg\" data-caption-title=\" \" data-caption-desc=\"&lt;strong&gt;Great Egret&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-attachment-id=\"190\" data-lightbox-description=\"&lt;strong&gt;Great Egret&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-tags=\"[&quot;Great Egret&quot;]\" data-exif=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-H2S&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;23 September 2025&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1\/2000s&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;600&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1000&quot;}\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2491_ISO1000_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23\" title=\"Lake Hodges\" height=\"300\" width=\"450\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2491_ISO1000_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23\/2923842018.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22450%22%20height%3D%22300%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20450%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\"><strong>Great Egret<\/strong>\r\n<p>Lake Hodges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2652_ISO2500_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23.jpg\" data-caption-title=\" \" data-caption-desc=\"&lt;strong&gt;Snowy Egret&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-attachment-id=\"191\" data-lightbox-description=\"&lt;strong&gt;Snowy Egret&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-tags=\"[&quot;Snowy Egret&quot;]\" data-exif=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-H2S&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;23 September 2025&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1\/2000s&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;600&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;2500&quot;}\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2652_ISO2500_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23\" title=\"Lake Hodges\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2652_ISO2500_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23\/592275382.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22300%22%20height%3D%22300%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20300%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\"><strong>Snowy Egret<\/strong>\r\n<p>Lake Hodges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2690_ISO2000_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23.jpg\" data-caption-title=\" \" data-caption-desc=\"&lt;strong&gt;Snowy Egret&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-attachment-id=\"192\" data-lightbox-description=\"&lt;strong&gt;Snowy Egret&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-tags=\"[&quot;Snowy Egret&quot;]\" data-exif=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-H2S&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;23 September 2025&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1\/2000s&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;600&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;2000&quot;}\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2690_ISO2000_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23\" title=\"Lake Hodges\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2690_ISO2000_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23\/2680828856.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22300%22%20height%3D%22300%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20300%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\"><strong>Snowy Egret<\/strong>\r\n<p>Lake Hodges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2691_ISO2000_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23.jpg\" data-caption-title=\" \" data-caption-desc=\"&lt;strong&gt;Snowy Egret&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-attachment-id=\"193\" data-lightbox-description=\"&lt;strong&gt;Snowy Egret&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-tags=\"[&quot;Snowy Egret&quot;]\" data-exif=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-H2S&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;23 September 2025&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1\/2000s&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;600&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;2000&quot;}\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2691_ISO2000_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23\" title=\"Lake Hodges\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2691_ISO2000_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23\/1133296648.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22300%22%20height%3D%22300%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20300%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\"><strong>Snowy Egret<\/strong>\r\n<p>Lake Hodges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2808_ISO640_520-mm_f7.1_1-2000-s_25-09-23.jpg\" data-caption-title=\" \" data-caption-desc=\"&lt;strong&gt;Snowy Egret&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-attachment-id=\"194\" data-lightbox-description=\"&lt;strong&gt;Snowy Egret&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-tags=\"[&quot;Snowy Egret&quot;]\" data-exif=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;7.1&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-H2S&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;23 September 2025&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1\/2000s&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;520.2&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;640&quot;}\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2808_ISO640_520-mm_f7.1_1-2000-s_25-09-23\" title=\"Lake Hodges\" height=\"300\" width=\"450\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2808_ISO640_520-mm_f7_1_1-2000-s_25-09-23\/2287386917.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22450%22%20height%3D%22300%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20450%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\"><strong>Snowy Egret<\/strong>\r\n<p>Lake Hodges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2809_ISO640_520-mm_f7.1_1-2000-s_25-09-23.jpg\" data-caption-title=\" \" data-caption-desc=\"&lt;strong&gt;Snowy Egret&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-attachment-id=\"195\" data-lightbox-description=\"&lt;strong&gt;Snowy Egret&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-tags=\"[&quot;Snowy Egret&quot;]\" data-exif=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;7.1&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-H2S&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;23 September 2025&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1\/2000s&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;520.2&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;640&quot;}\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2809_ISO640_520-mm_f7.1_1-2000-s_25-09-23\" title=\"Lake Hodges\" height=\"300\" width=\"450\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2809_ISO640_520-mm_f7_1_1-2000-s_25-09-23\/1139487782.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22450%22%20height%3D%22300%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20450%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\"><strong>Snowy Egret<\/strong>\r\n<p>Lake Hodges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2858_ISO1000_468-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23.jpg\" data-caption-title=\" \" data-caption-desc=\"&lt;strong&gt;Snowy Egret&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-attachment-id=\"196\" data-lightbox-description=\"&lt;strong&gt;Snowy Egret&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-tags=\"[&quot;Snowy Egret&quot;]\" data-exif=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-H2S&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;23 September 2025&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1\/2000s&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;467.6&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1000&quot;}\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2858_ISO1000_468-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23\" title=\"Lake Hodges\" height=\"300\" width=\"450\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2858_ISO1000_468-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23\/3644962991.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22450%22%20height%3D%22300%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20450%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\"><strong>Snowy Egret<\/strong>\r\n<p>Lake Hodges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2987_ISO1000_316-mm_f7.1_1-2000-s_25-09-23.jpg\" data-caption-title=\" \" data-caption-desc=\"&lt;strong&gt;Great Egret&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-attachment-id=\"197\" data-lightbox-description=\"&lt;strong&gt;Great Egret&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-tags=\"[&quot;Great Egret&quot;]\" data-exif=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;7.1&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-H2S&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;23 September 2025&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1\/2000s&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;316.2&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1000&quot;}\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2987_ISO1000_316-mm_f7.1_1-2000-s_25-09-23\" title=\"Lake Hodges\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF2987_ISO1000_316-mm_f7_1_1-2000-s_25-09-23\/3334518216.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22300%22%20height%3D%22300%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20300%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\"><strong>Great Egret<\/strong>\r\n<p>Lake Hodges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF3111_ISO800_558-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23-1.jpg\" data-caption-title=\" \" data-caption-desc=\"&lt;strong&gt;Green Heron&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-attachment-id=\"198\" data-lightbox-description=\"&lt;strong&gt;Green Heron&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-tags=\"[&quot;Green Heron&quot;]\" data-exif=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-H2S&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;23 September 2025&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1\/2000s&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;558.5&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;800&quot;}\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"JW-112-Hodges-DSCF3111_ISO800_558-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23\" title=\"Lake Hodges\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF3111_ISO800_558-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23-1\/1844137975.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22300%22%20height%3D%22300%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20300%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\"><strong>Green Heron<\/strong>\r\n<p>Lake Hodges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF3191_ISO1000_558-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23-1.jpg\" data-caption-title=\" \" data-caption-desc=\"&lt;strong&gt;Green Heron&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-attachment-id=\"199\" data-lightbox-description=\"&lt;strong&gt;Green Heron&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-tags=\"[&quot;Green Heron&quot;]\" data-exif=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-H2S&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;23 September 2025&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1\/2000s&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;558.5&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1000&quot;}\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"JW-112-Hodges-DSCF3191_ISO1000_558-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23\" title=\"Lake Hodges\" height=\"300\" width=\"450\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF3191_ISO1000_558-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23-1\/4264140222.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22450%22%20height%3D%22300%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20450%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\"><strong>Green Heron<\/strong>\r\n<p>Lake Hodges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF3210_ISO1000_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23-1.jpg\" data-caption-title=\" \" data-caption-desc=\"&lt;strong&gt;Green Heron&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-attachment-id=\"200\" data-lightbox-description=\"&lt;strong&gt;Green Heron&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-tags=\"[&quot;Green Heron&quot;]\" data-exif=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-H2S&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;23 September 2025&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1\/2000s&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;600&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1000&quot;}\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"JW-112-Hodges-DSCF3210_ISO1000_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23\" title=\"Lake Hodges\" height=\"300\" width=\"450\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF3210_ISO1000_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23-1\/2331424568.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22450%22%20height%3D%22300%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20450%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\"><strong>Green Heron<\/strong>\r\n<p>Lake Hodges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF3271_ISO1250_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23.jpg\" data-caption-title=\" \" data-caption-desc=\"&lt;strong&gt;Snowy Egret&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-attachment-id=\"201\" data-lightbox-description=\"&lt;strong&gt;Snowy Egret&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-tags=\"[&quot;Snowy Egret&quot;]\" data-exif=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-H2S&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;23 September 2025&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1\/2000s&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;600&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1250&quot;}\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"JW-112-Hodges-DSCF3271_ISO1250_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23\" title=\"Lake Hodges\" height=\"300\" width=\"450\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF3271_ISO1250_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23\/3386711878.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22450%22%20height%3D%22300%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20450%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\"><strong>Snowy Egret<\/strong>\r\n<p>Lake Hodges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF3311_ISO1600_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23.jpg\" data-caption-title=\" \" data-caption-desc=\"&lt;strong&gt;Green Heron&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-attachment-id=\"202\" data-lightbox-description=\"&lt;strong&gt;Green Heron&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-tags=\"[&quot;Green Heron&quot;]\" data-exif=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-H2S&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;23 September 2025&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1\/2000s&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;600&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1600&quot;}\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"JW-112-Hodges-DSCF3311_ISO1600_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23\" title=\"Lake Hodges\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF3311_ISO1600_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23\/3176340259.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22300%22%20height%3D%22300%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20300%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\"><strong>Green Heron<\/strong>\r\n<p>Lake Hodges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF3413_ISO1000_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23.jpg\" data-caption-title=\" \" data-caption-desc=\"&lt;strong&gt;Snowy Egret&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-attachment-id=\"203\" data-lightbox-description=\"&lt;strong&gt;Snowy Egret&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-tags=\"[&quot;Snowy Egret&quot;]\" data-exif=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-H2S&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;23 September 2025&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1\/2000s&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;600&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1000&quot;}\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"JW-112-Hodges-DSCF3413_ISO1000_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23\" title=\"Lake Hodges\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF3413_ISO1000_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23\/548411459.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22300%22%20height%3D%22300%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20300%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\"><strong>Snowy Egret<\/strong>\r\n<p>Lake Hodges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF3496_ISO1600_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23.jpg\" data-caption-title=\" \" data-caption-desc=\"&lt;strong&gt;Green Heron&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-attachment-id=\"204\" data-lightbox-description=\"&lt;strong&gt;Green Heron&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-tags=\"[&quot;Green Heron&quot;]\" data-exif=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-H2S&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;23 September 2025&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1\/2000s&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;600&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1600&quot;}\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"JW-112-Hodges-DSCF3496_ISO1600_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23\" title=\"Lake Hodges\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF3496_ISO1600_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23\/2341772605.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22300%22%20height%3D%22300%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20300%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\"><strong>Green Heron<\/strong>\r\n<p>Lake Hodges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF3582_ISO800_520-mm_f7.1_1-2000-s_25-09-23.jpg\" data-caption-title=\" \" data-caption-desc=\"&lt;strong&gt;Green Heron&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-attachment-id=\"205\" data-lightbox-description=\"&lt;strong&gt;Green Heron&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-tags=\"[&quot;Green Heron&quot;]\" data-exif=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;7.1&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-H2S&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;23 September 2025&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1\/2000s&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;520.2&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;800&quot;}\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"JW-112-Hodges-DSCF3582_ISO800_520-mm_f7.1_1-2000-s_25-09-23\" title=\"Lake Hodges\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF3582_ISO800_520-mm_f7_1_1-2000-s_25-09-23\/3240226851.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22300%22%20height%3D%22300%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20300%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\"><strong>Green Heron<\/strong>\r\n<p>Lake Hodges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF3614_ISO800_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23.jpg\" data-caption-title=\" \" data-caption-desc=\"&lt;strong&gt;Green Heron&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-attachment-id=\"206\" data-lightbox-description=\"&lt;strong&gt;Green Heron&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-tags=\"[&quot;Green Heron&quot;]\" data-exif=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-H2S&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;23 September 2025&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1\/2000s&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;600&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;800&quot;}\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"JW-112-Hodges-DSCF3614_ISO800_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23\" title=\"Lake Hodges\" height=\"300\" width=\"450\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF3614_ISO800_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23\/3788875600.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22450%22%20height%3D%22300%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20450%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\"><strong>Green Heron<\/strong>\r\n<p>Lake Hodges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF3642_ISO800_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23.jpg\" data-caption-title=\" \" data-caption-desc=\"&lt;strong&gt;Green Heron&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-attachment-id=\"207\" data-lightbox-description=\"&lt;strong&gt;Green Heron&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-tags=\"[&quot;Green Heron&quot;]\" data-exif=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-H2S&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;23 September 2025&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1\/2000s&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;600&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;800&quot;}\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"JW-112-Hodges-DSCF3642_ISO800_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23\" title=\"Lake Hodges\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF3642_ISO800_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23\/4258645812.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22300%22%20height%3D%22300%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20300%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\"><strong>Green Heron<\/strong>\r\n<p>Lake Hodges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF3720_ISO640_600-mm_f10_1-2000-s_25-09-23.jpg\" data-caption-title=\" \" data-caption-desc=\"&lt;strong&gt;Great Egret&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-attachment-id=\"208\" data-lightbox-description=\"&lt;strong&gt;Great Egret&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-tags=\"[&quot;Great Egret&quot;]\" data-exif=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;10&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-H2S&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;23 September 2025&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1\/2000s&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;600&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;640&quot;}\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"JW-112-Hodges-DSCF3720_ISO640_600-mm_f10_1-2000-s_25-09-23\" title=\"Lake Hodges\" height=\"300\" width=\"224\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF3720_ISO640_600-mm_f10_1-2000-s_25-09-23\/2300148475.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22224%22%20height%3D%22300%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20224%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\"><strong>Great Egret<\/strong>\r\n<p>Lake Hodges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF4602_ISO1250_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23.jpg\" data-caption-title=\" \" data-caption-desc=\"&lt;strong&gt;Great Blue Heron&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-attachment-id=\"209\" data-lightbox-description=\"&lt;strong&gt;Great Blue Heron&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-tags=\"[&quot;Great Blue Heron&quot;]\" data-exif=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-H2S&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;23 September 2025&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1\/2000s&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;600&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1250&quot;}\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"JW-112-Hodges-DSCF4602_ISO1250_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23\" title=\"Lake Hodges\" height=\"300\" width=\"450\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF4602_ISO1250_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23\/1415412581.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22450%22%20height%3D%22300%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20450%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\"><strong>Great Blue Heron<\/strong>\r\n<p>Lake Hodges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF4763_ISO1250_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23.jpg\" data-caption-title=\" \" data-caption-desc=\"&lt;strong&gt;Great Blue Heron&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-attachment-id=\"210\" data-lightbox-description=\"&lt;strong&gt;Great Blue Heron&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-tags=\"[&quot;Great Blue Heron&quot;]\" data-exif=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-H2S&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;23 September 2025&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1\/2000s&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;600&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1250&quot;}\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"JW-112-Hodges-DSCF4763_ISO1250_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23\" title=\"Lake Hodges\" height=\"300\" width=\"450\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF4763_ISO1250_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23\/1054795959.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22450%22%20height%3D%22300%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20450%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\"><strong>Great Blue Heron<\/strong>\r\n<p>Lake Hodges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF5453_ISO640_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23.jpg\" data-caption-title=\" \" data-caption-desc=\"&lt;strong&gt;Great Blue Heron&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-attachment-id=\"214\" data-lightbox-description=\"&lt;strong&gt;Great Blue Heron&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-tags=\"[&quot;Great Blue Heron&quot;]\" data-exif=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-H2S&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;23 September 2025&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1\/2000s&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;600&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;640&quot;}\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"JW-112-Hodges-DSCF5453_ISO640_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23\" title=\"Lake Hodges\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF5453_ISO640_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23\/3224930132.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22300%22%20height%3D%22300%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20300%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\"><strong>Great Blue Heron<\/strong>\r\n<p>Lake Hodges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF4914_ISO640_284-mm_f10_1-2000-s_25-09-23_1.jpg\" data-caption-title=\" \" data-caption-desc=\"&lt;strong&gt;Osprey&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-attachment-id=\"224\" data-lightbox-description=\"&lt;strong&gt;Osprey&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-tags=\"[&quot;Osprey&quot;]\" data-exif=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;10&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-H2S&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;23 September 2025&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1\/2000s&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;284.2&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;640&quot;}\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Lake Hodges\" height=\"300\" width=\"450\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF4914_ISO640_284-mm_f10_1-2000-s_25-09-23_1\/942856730.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22450%22%20height%3D%22300%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20450%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\"><strong>Osprey<\/strong>\r\n<p>Lake Hodges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF4941_ISO640_256-mm_f10_1-2000-s_25-09-23_1-scaled.jpg\" data-caption-title=\" \" data-caption-desc=\"&lt;strong&gt;Osprey&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-attachment-id=\"226\" data-lightbox-description=\"&lt;strong&gt;Osprey&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-tags=\"[&quot;Osprey&quot;]\" data-exif=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;10&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-H2S&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;23 September 2025&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1\/2000s&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;255.5&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;640&quot;}\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Lake Hodges\" height=\"300\" width=\"450\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF4941_ISO640_256-mm_f10_1-2000-s_25-09-23_1-scaled\/1911884730.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22450%22%20height%3D%22300%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20450%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\"><strong>Osprey<\/strong>\r\n<p>Lake Hodges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF4967_ISO640_316-mm_f10_1-2000-s_25-09-23_1-scaled.jpg\" data-caption-title=\" \" data-caption-desc=\"&lt;strong&gt;Osprey&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-attachment-id=\"227\" data-lightbox-description=\"&lt;strong&gt;Osprey&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-tags=\"[&quot;Osprey&quot;]\" data-exif=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;10&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-H2S&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;23 September 2025&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1\/2000s&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;316.2&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;640&quot;}\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Lake Hodges\" height=\"300\" width=\"450\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF4967_ISO640_316-mm_f10_1-2000-s_25-09-23_1-scaled\/3163185507.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22450%22%20height%3D%22300%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20450%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\"><strong>Osprey<\/strong>\r\n<p>Lake Hodges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF4916_ISO640_294-mm_f10_1-2000-s_25-09-23_1.jpg\" data-caption-title=\" \" data-caption-desc=\"&lt;strong&gt;Osprey&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-attachment-id=\"225\" data-lightbox-description=\"&lt;strong&gt;Osprey&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-tags=\"[&quot;Osprey&quot;]\" data-exif=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;10&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-H2S&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;23 September 2025&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1\/2000s&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;294.5&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;640&quot;}\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Lake Hodges\" height=\"300\" width=\"450\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF4916_ISO640_294-mm_f10_1-2000-s_25-09-23_1\/3034205813.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22450%22%20height%3D%22300%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20450%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\"><strong>Osprey<\/strong>\r\n<p>Lake Hodges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF5531_ISO640_539-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23.jpg\" data-caption-title=\" \" data-caption-desc=\"&lt;strong&gt;&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-attachment-id=\"215\" data-lightbox-description=\"&lt;strong&gt;&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-tags=\"[]\" data-exif=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-H2S&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;23 September 2025&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1\/2000s&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;539&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;640&quot;}\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"JW-112-Hodges-DSCF5531_ISO640_539-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23\" title=\"Lake Hodges\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF5531_ISO640_539-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23\/3803654598.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22300%22%20height%3D%22300%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20300%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\"><strong><\/strong>\r\n<p>Lake Hodges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF5532_ISO640_539-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23.jpg\" data-caption-title=\" \" data-caption-desc=\"&lt;strong&gt;&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-attachment-id=\"216\" data-lightbox-description=\"&lt;strong&gt;&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;Lake Hodges&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-tags=\"[]\" data-exif=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-H2S&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;23 September 2025&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1\/2000s&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;539&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;640&quot;}\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"JW-112-Hodges-DSCF5532_ISO640_539-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23\" title=\"Lake Hodges\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF5532_ISO640_539-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23\/2285940469.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22300%22%20height%3D%22300%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20300%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\"><strong><\/strong>\r\n<p>Lake Hodges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fg-item fg-type-image fg-idle\"><figure class=\"fg-item-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF5541_ISO640_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23.jpg\" data-caption-title=\" \" data-caption-desc=\"&lt;strong&gt;&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-attachment-id=\"217\" data-lightbox-description=\"&lt;strong&gt;&lt;\/strong&gt;\r\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-tags=\"[]\" data-exif=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-H2S&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;23 September 2025&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1\/2000s&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;600&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;640&quot;}\" data-type=\"image\" class=\"fg-thumb\"><span class=\"fg-image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"JW-112-Hodges-DSCF5541_ISO640_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23\" height=\"300\" width=\"450\" class=\"skip-lazy fg-image\" data-src-fg=\"https:\/\/jwnature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cache\/2025\/09\/JW-112-Hodges-DSCF5541_ISO640_600-mm_f8_1-2000-s_25-09-23\/1684203186.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22450%22%20height%3D%22300%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20450%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" loading=\"eager\"><\/span><span class=\"fg-image-overlay\"><\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"fg-caption\"><div class=\"fg-caption-inner\"><div class=\"fg-caption-desc\"><strong><\/strong>\r\n<p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"fg-loader\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lake Hodges Sunrise 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