Falcon's Feast

Happy for the opportunity for closeup photography with this beautiful Falcon at “The Biltmore Estate” in Asheville, VA.

Bad Hair Day

Birds relaxing on their perch at Sebastian Inlet State Park.

Sebastian Inlet Pelican

This pelican glides low over the Sebastian Inlet. Pelicans typically weigh 9 pounds and have a wingspan of 7 feet.

Singer Island Iguana

This iguana suns himself on a rock on Singer Island in December. Later in the month they were falling out of trees because the temperature dropped to near freezing. This one is smaller. They can grow 5 to 6 feet long.

Backyard Sandhill Crane

We have a pair of Sandhill Cranes (backyard birds) that often hang out in our neighborhood in Citrus Springs, Vero Beach, FL. They may turn up anywhere in the neighborhood. Today I took my morning walk with the hope of running into them. I was lucky. They feed close to the sidewalk (maybe 6 feet) and around the many ponds in the neighborhood. People walk by in the morning and these birds are not at all phased. Sometimes they paused their feeding to pose for a picture, which I appreciated.

Burrowing Owl

Burrowing owls are all over Brian Piccolo Sports Park in Broward County, Florida. At first glance, this is an unlikely birding spot, with its assortment of baseball, football, soccer and cricket fields. Look a little closer though, and you’ll notice posts with flagging tape roping off holes in the middle of fields. Believe it or not, this is one of the best sites to see Florida Burrowing Owls in the state. The owl population here is doing quite well, and they’re the pride and joy of park staff, who accommodate the birds’ sometimes inconvenient choices of burrow locations. Respect their space, and you’ll get excellent views. They even hunt on game nights, when insects are attracted to the ball fields’ lights! This park is also a good location to see Red-tailed Hawk, White Ibis, Red-bellied Woodpecker and Loggerhead Shrikes. Scan the small ponds for winter ducks, and check the scattered trees for migratory songbirds. An entrance fee applies only on weekends and holidays. The visitor center has information about the trail.

Bird Blur

Something a little different for me, as I try to create just the right blur. It’s harder than you think, although the Tern’s were cooperating this day at Delray Beach.

Snowy Egret

This Snowy Egret lands in tight and contested quarters in the JN “Ding” Darling Wildlife Refuge.

Red Shouldered Hawk

This Red Shouldered Hawk stands guard over trail at the Wakodahatchee Wetlands.

Impressions from Delray Beach

Something a little different for me, as I try to create just the right blur. It’s harder than you think, although the Tern’s were cooperating this day at Delray Beach.

Disagreement

These two squirrels have at it at Brian Piccolo Sports Park in Cooper City, FL

Watch Out

This great blue heron seems unphased by this large alligator nearby at the Wakodahatchee wetlands.

Pretty Pelican

This pretty pelican agreed to pose for portraits at the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge. If you are visiting the Naples – Fort Meyers, FL area be sure to stop by the wildlife refuge located on Sanibel Island, FL. Take your camera and get some great nature shots.

Boat Tailed Grackle Duo

This Boat Tailed Grackle Duo put on a show at the Green Cay Wetlands visitor center. If you are visiting the Delray Beach area Green Cay is a good place to visit. Take your camera and get some great nature shots.

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