Day: November 29, 2019
Fashion
A very special Sanctuary
Originally posted on Birder's Journey:
Are you familiar with the infamous plume trade that supplied the millinery industry just over 100 years ago? This sign at the entrance to the?Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, near Naples, Florida, provides a glimpse into the history behind this practice . . . and, this incredible place.?I cringe to think about it, but literally millions of beautiful wetland birds, like… Continue reading A very special Sanctuary
You never know who you’ll meet . . .
Shy Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Originally posted on Birder's Journey:
This Yellow-crowned Night Heron was enjoying his grooming in the privacy of this leafy cypress tree, when suddenly . . .?He noticed that he was being watched – AND photographed!So, he raised his wide wing to hide from view, and stayed this way for the longest time. I confess, I got the message! ?. . . Gave up waiting,… Continue reading Shy Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Still nest building in May
Originally posted on Birder's Journey:
This powerful Wood Stork has flown to the very top of a tall cypress tree to get just the perfect branch to take back to the nest. Even though it was the end of May when I took these photos, the Storks were still busy raising their young in our local wetlands.“The Wood Stork is one of Florida’s signature wading birds,… Continue reading Still nest building in May
One of a kind
Originally posted on Birder's Journey:
When I first started noticing wading wetland birds on my trips to Florida about a decade ago, one particularly large, somewhat awkward-looking bird really caught my eye – the wonderful, one-of-a-kind Wood Stork! Wood Storks are the only stork native to North America, and they are found in the marshes, lakes, swamps and other wetlands of Florida. One often… Continue reading One of a kind
The latest on the Wellington kestrels – Google Groups
eBird Checklist – 28 Nov 2019 – Riviera area – 31 species (+2 other taxa)
Camas Refuge – October 2019
Originally posted on BlueRavenBirders:
Tuesday October 22, 2019 I had a doctor’s appointment in Idaho Falls in the late afternoon, so I rewarded myself for good behavior and spent the evening birding in Camas. Hundreds of Sandhill cranes were landing, eating, walking, and flying overhead. — Jenny American kestrel Mule deer & Sandhill cranes Sandhill cranes Assorted ducks A few more ducks and geese Gorgeous… Continue reading Camas Refuge – October 2019
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