It’s always fun seeing a cormorant trying to gulp down a big fish.
Wood duck reflection.
I think this is a male american goldfinch in his winter feathers. He was high up in the trees and didn’t sit still for a minute. I rarely see these here.
Great blue heron hopping around in the trees.
There were a lot of great blue heron nests high up in the trees. It was hard to see up there but this nest had two babies that were almost grown.
Green heron hanging around.
Most of these birds were not tagged. They might just be hanging out with the permanently injured birds for the winter.
This is a white morph great blue heron. I’ve never seen one here before and this is 2nd time I’ve ever seen one. He wasn’t tagged so I’m not sure if he is just stopping by for a quick visit.
A great egret trying to catch some minnows and coming up with a beak full of leaves.
I made my annual trip to Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park in early March. It’s a safe haven for permanently injured birds and other Florida animals. A lot of wild birds and ducks hang out there to get free food. Some come in to nest in the trees over the water. There’s always a lot to take pictures of at the park. Sometimes in nice not to have to run around in the woods looking for tiny birds high up in the trees. Sometimes it’s nice to just stand in one place and take lots of pictures.
Terrific photographs, Dina! You’re right. It would be nice to stand in one spot and see such diversity!
Yes standing in 1 spot dies make photography simpler
Beautiful photos.
Birds are so pretty. I know patience is important when photographing them, you must have an abundance. FYI I use this weather app to plan outdoor activities. Works great and you can set your own parameters and receive and alert when they are met.
a plethora of birdlife around you!
Amazing collection of birds. The Wood Duck shot is very nice and I really like the Green Heron too.
Gorgeous photos! That white morph is amazing!
Breathtaking shots – so well captured.
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Move over, I want that spot!!! (But even if I should be there and be that rude … which I never would do …. I would still never get the pictures you do.).. So beautiful. Always interesting the way wild birds fly in to those places as if to visit or just hang out where it is safe.
Great series! Great diversity of birds – and out in the open is definitely nice for photography!