Day: July 15, 2020
Herons of North America
Bay Photos by Donna We have six heron species in the United States. While in Florida where they vast in numbers, I was able to photograph five of them with little difficulty, and I’m still going through my photos. The one that eluded me during those three months was the adult Yellow-crowned Night Heron. So I’ve included a photo courtesy of Eric Lipton to show … Continue reading Herons of North America
Great Blue Heron – The Fisherman
Bay Photos by Donna A Great Blue Heron looking proud of its catch. “Look what I caught!” View original post Continue reading Great Blue Heron – The Fisherman
Common Gallinule
Bay Photos by Donna The Common Gallinule is a unique looking bird with it’s long toes (allowing it to walk on vegetation), red facial shield, and their “candy corn” looking beak. Common Gallinule Common Gallinule As with other birds, the functionality of the facial shield appears to relate to protection of the Gallinule’s face while feeding in or moving through dense vegetation, as well as … Continue reading Common Gallinule
Fox Squirrel
Bay Photos by Donna For sure they get a bad rap for raiding bird feeders, but I can’t help but think how cute squirrels are when you photograph them, especially this Momma Fox Squirrel who I watched off and on for a few days when she’d appear for a meal break from her nest (which its location I never did figure out). Fox Squirrel (female) … Continue reading Fox Squirrel
Juvenile Red-shouldered Hawk
Bay Photos by Donna I slowly approached a juvenile Red-shouldered Hawk from behind while it intently scanned around the grounds below its perch. Red-shouldered Hawk (juvenile) I circled to its left and was noticed. Red-shouldered Hawk (juvenile) A closer look at the hawk as it focused on me. Red-shouldered Hawk close-up (juvenile) Apparently I wasn’t a concern, as the Red-shouldered Hawk returned to watching the … Continue reading Juvenile Red-shouldered Hawk
Double-crested Cormorant Goes Fishing
Bay Photos by Donna I watched this Double-crested Cormorant surface with fish, one after another, for 30 minutes. Double-crested Cormorant It became a fun challenge, anticipating where s/he’d pop up with a possible fish. And there were a lot of fish, I’d never seen a cormorant catch so many so quickly. I missed many of them either completely or out-of-focus, but here’s four of the … Continue reading Double-crested Cormorant Goes Fishing
Maros Bonsai Blog: Tilia cordata No.2 “Josephine”
The Wilde dagga, Leonotus ocymifolia, attracts sunbirds to the allotment.
Originally posted on Towerkop Nursery:
I managed to finally capture the Malachite sunbird feeding . The plant is used medicinally for the symptomatic treatment of coughs in acute bronchial disease, high blood preasure, headaches, asthma and viral hepatitis. Continue reading The Wilde dagga, Leonotus ocymifolia, attracts sunbirds to the allotment.
You’re The Star – July Summer Garden
Originally posted on Decor Craft Design:
Hi and welcome to You’re The Star Blog Hop – July Summer Garden! It’s summer time and great chance to grow some summer plants! Bright up your summer garden on this July with these fantastic features of this week! Fruitful garden features! You also can link up your gardening post to share with others. And moreover, get more and… Continue reading You’re The Star – July Summer Garden
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