Woodstorks in the Glades
Nov 16, 2012 20:30:50 #
Yesterday when I visited one of my favorite areas, 10,000 Island National Wildlife Refuge, I saw a couple of guys returning to their vehicles. I asked them if there was anything to see and they replied, "Not really, just a bunch of Birds." :roll: I decided to go down the trail anyway. :lol: The last time I was there with gregory, the birding was not too good, so when I heard this, of course I got excited! It's not a long walk to the observation tower, only about 1/4 of a mile, but I would be carrying 3 cameras and lenses, a fairly heavy tripod along with other equipment. When I got there, the first thing I saw in a distance was a flock of Spoonbills just passing through and then a flock of White Pelicans flew directly overhead. The water there is still fairly high so the majority of birds are feeding elsewhere. But a flock of Woodstorks gave me the honor of spending some time with me and allowing me to take their photos!
Nov 16, 2012 20:54:30 #
mollymolly wrote:
Yesterday when I visited one of my favorite areas,... (show quote)
So what you are saying is you got in your workout AND got to spend some time with the storks. Nice captures.
Nov 16, 2012 21:14:36 #
Great shots of those Woodstorks,Molly! The last one is my fave.Thanks for letting me get a look!
Nov 16, 2012 21:35:02 #
Birdguide wrote:
quote=mollymolly Yesterday when I visited one of ... (show quote)
Thank you! And yes, I got in a little exercise yesterday-a put a few miles on my truck and on my feet!
Nov 16, 2012 21:36:46 #
Wizz wrote:
Great shots of those Woodstorks,Molly! The last one is my fave.Thanks for letting me get a look!
Thank you Wizz. I am still working on my BIF photos and this is one of the very few that I took that were postable.
Nov 16, 2012 21:40:55 #
Nov 16, 2012 22:02:32 #
Macromad wrote:
Maybe not the most handsome but great shots, well done
They do have a face that only a mother could love! And although they look clumsy and awkward, they are really quite graceful in flight! Thank you for looking and for your comments!
Nov 16, 2012 22:07:49 #
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Nov 16, 2012 22:25:21 #
Erv wrote:
I love them Molly!! Very cool to see for us in the North. Thank you!
Erv
Erv
Thanks Erv. Do they ever make it to your area?
Nov 16, 2012 22:34:24 #
DigitalDon wrote:
Sharp, beautiful pics! I love 2 and 3 (fish looks good).
Thank you very much. And the fish is a Mayan Cichlid, an invasive fish from South America. They were originally aquarium fish that were released or escaped from over flow ponds where they were farmed for aquariums. They are in the family of the Red Oscar, a ravenous fish that eats everything in sight, along with our native fry and eggs. The South Florida waters are overrun with them! During very cold weather a lot of them die and the surface of the canals and waterways are covered with them! They are very good eating and usually very easy to catch. Some people come here just for them, since they are also a strong fish a put up a good fight. Also, being a non native, there is no limit to how many you can keep.
Nov 16, 2012 22:48:10 #
Nov 16, 2012 22:54:30 #
I have never seen one. But I have not spent much time up by the lake.
Erv
Erv
mollymolly wrote:
Thanks Erv. Do they ever make it to your area?
Erv wrote:
I love them Molly!! Very cool to see for us in the North. Thank you!
Erv
Erv
Thanks Erv. Do they ever make it to your area?
Nov 16, 2012 23:02:11 #
Just a bunch of birds?? What did they expect?? AAAhh well, it takes all kinds.
I like all your photos. Your photos are always sharp and composed. Your work is always top notch. I think #2 is excellent. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
I like all your photos. Your photos are always sharp and composed. Your work is always top notch. I think #2 is excellent. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Nov 16, 2012 23:18:08 #
Shane T wrote:
Beautiful photos! Sounds like you had a wonderful day.
Thanks Shane! And it was such a wonderful day that I decided to just spend the night in the woods so that I would be there and ready when all of the birds awoke. Unfortunately, I woke up to a very overcast and chilly morning. But, it was still a good one.
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