A walk after work

On May 14, 2015May 6, 2015 By dinajohnstonIn bird photography8 Comments

A baby grackle getting his footing.

“Ha, Ha, I got weeds stuck on my beak.”

A kildeer couple at the back pond. This is the first time I’ve seen kildeer here.

Mossy turtle drying off.

Tons of bunnies along the running path.

The bell tower in the middle of an office park.

When I got closer to the bell tower, I realized there was an osprey nest on top of it.

Taking off.

Heading over the lake.

Must be looking for dinner.

I stopped by Carillon Park after work for a walk around the lakes (or just really big ponds). Tons of people jogging and dog walking. I don’t get out before dark much anymore after work so this was a treat to get out.

Skywatch Friday

More than just gators at Gatorland.

On June 23, 2014June 24, 2014 By dinajohnstonIn bird photography14 Comments

“Gimmi a kiss.”

“To the left a little.”

“That hits the spot.”

Gatorland bunny has the run of the place. But he better watch out and not go into any of the alligator exhibits.

Pretty in pink.

“Wassup?”

Sexy emu

Bees were buzzing.

The swamp walk was full of ferns.

New growth.

Getting crispy.

There are lots of other things at Gatorland besides alligators and wild baby birds. They have parrots out in the open hanging out together and playing. Rabbits and wild ducks can go where ever they want. The swamp walk is a boardwalk that goes through a swamp filled with ferns. Red bellied woodpeckers were flying high up in the trees. I get there early to take pictures of the baby birds in the mangroves along the alligator lake but before I leave I take a walk around the rest of the park to see what else I can find.

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