Limpkin scratching.
Green heron doing his “I’m a statue” imitation.
Pied grebes are everywhere. This one did not seem very skittish. He stayed close to the trail as we walked by.
Blue-gray gnatcatchers were all over the trails.
Typical great blue heron in the moss shot.
The only alligator I saw that morning.
I noticed this big bee hive up in the trees.
Mid-December was pretty quiet. I walked the trails at Circle B Bar Reserve on a cloudy windy morning. Most of December started out cloudy or foggy in the mornings. Same old stuff on the trails. I was hoping to spot a painted bunting or bobcat but still no luck. Even the alligator sightings were disappointing. The white pelicans were gone but I did see a few flying overhead in the distance. Maybe my luck will turn around in the new year and I’ll finally see that bobcat.
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Terrific wildlife series. Love seeing these guys!
Wonderful shots!
your same-old-same-old is still pretty spectacular.
Amazing shots! You make the ordinary look extraordinary!
An intriguing series of beautiful photos! Adore the fluffed feathers of the pied grebe!
Love the Green heron and the Grebe! Both are favorites of mine! Dina, I wish you all the best in 2013. Happy New Year!
Dynamic wildlife photography ~ Wow! ~ Beautiful!
Happy New Year ~ (A Creative Harbor aka ArtMuseDog and Carol ^_^)
Oh my …. your “nothing new” looks totally awesome!! LOVE all of these!
Great tour!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
Fantastic shots!
I always love what I see when I come to your blog. Some familer old freinds and some I have never even heard of. I am still in awe of your amazing life and how you seem to be able to absorb nature into your camera. Love the little Grebes … they look like they should have a little wind up key on their back. Thanks for a whole years worth of wonderful pictures and experiences … will look forward to your 2013 adventures. Hope it is another great year for you …
Andrea @ From The Sol
A great series of birds. Wishing you a happy New Year.
I wish to have your same-old here….. lucky you to have such wonderful animals around you!
Have a Happy New Year!
I like the way you throw in a casual alligator – and we can sense the disappointment that there was only one! The grebe must have been asleep – I can never get that close to them.
Cheers and thanks for linking to WBW.
Stewart M – Melbourne
Really want to visit this spot — wonderful birds you show. We were at Fort DeSoto last week…it was wonderful. Thanks for adding to my ever-growing list of places we must visit.
Great series