JB helped me gather some pictures of birds we have ACTUALLY SEEN running around the lake this year. Today is an off-day from running so I thought I would pay homage to the birds that we won't be visiting today.
White Ibis (mascot for Miami Hurricanes -- yuck!)
Green heron
Limpkin (which JB saw doing the exact same thing -- eating a snail, yesterday)
Wood Stork
Cormorant (they are always drying their wings -- yesterday one was in the same place when I circled back around a mile later)
Anhinga (they also swim under water and then dry their wings in the sun)
Anhinga (after catching lunch)
American Coot
Common Gallinule
Mallard ducks
Mallard Ducks (I saw three in a row yesterday doing this -- it is hilarious)
Muskovy Ducks
Great Egret (so pretty!)
Snowy Egret
Least Bittern
5 comments:
I'm sorry, but when I move away from stinky south Florida, I will not MISS the Muskovy Ducks. They are the most awful looking creatures ever. Ok, well maybe not THE worst, but they are ugly nonetheless.
Wendi,
I live in a 'burb of Dallas and there is a Muskovy duck that lives in our neighborhood. I never knew what it was, but we always look for it. Doesn't seem to have any family around...just him. (Or her. Can't really tell.) Thanks for edumacating me today. :-)
Andi
We always called the Muskovy Ducks "Poop Ducks" when I was growing up.
wonderful pics
thanks for sharing those pictures -i love good photography, nature, God's beauty and you captured it!!
I get so happy reading you are getting the place of restoration back "home" --keep taking it easy! Wow -lovd the flowers John did for your mom -i can imagine her reaction!!
We will miss you at the wedding and sharing in that joy -your photography will help! we have you in our hearts continually!
hugs n love Jan
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