There’s something magical about being at Circle B Bar Reserve when the sun is coming up. Besides it not being crowded or hot yet, the birds and critters are very active this early in the morning. It was my first time back since April and it felt good to be out on the trails. I usually don’t come during the summer because it is so hot and the main trails are closed due to alligators nesting on them.
Turning around, I could see the moon still up in the sky.
Of course I had to stop and take pictures of my favorite spot before heading down the trails. The last one is with my phone and you can see how big the marsh is on this trail.
The great blue heron was sitting right on the trail. I walked right under him and he didn’t move. I stopped and snapped the 2nd one with my phone so you can see how close he was.
After passing him I turned around to see if he had flown off. Nope, he’s still there watching the sun come up.
A few fly bys. A night heron and a pair of cormorants.
Some of the tiny birds, a common yellowthroat (who looks more like a masked bandit) and some blue gray gnatcatchers.
Exquisite photos- love the sunrise shot and the one with the morning moon look. The shots of the birds are wonderful too. Love them all.
Beautiful photos. Love the heron!
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I’ve only been to Florida once. I remember how hot and humid it was even in December. – Margy
I had to stop reading and go outside to remind the other person who lives here that he promised we could go to Circle B this year ;>) . Such a wonderful place and your pictures always catch the best of it! Loved this post.