The Florida Botanical Gardens was very quiet in late January (as it should be). It was cool out and was really looking like winter. Only a blue jay and brown thrasher made an appearance.
Heading over to nearby Largo Nature Preserve, I happen to see some drama going on with the muscovy ducks. A male intruder was trying to mate with a female who had a mate right beside her. The boyfriend tried unsuccessfully to run off the intruder. After the intruder mated and left, the female’s mate mated her as well. She was having a rough morning.
A pileated woodpecker pair were doing some damage to this utlity pole. Maybe working on a new nest? You can see the male has a red stripe on his cheek.
Lots of plants blooming at both parks.
The woodpecker photos are terrific. I do enjoy seeing your blog.
Lovely photos! I wish I would see more of the pileated woodpeckers here – it’s always a treat to me.
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Love those Pileated Woodpecker shots!
Beautiful birds, butterfly and caterpillar.
Another terrific series of photographs, Dina!
Spring is here.