Fort DeSoto adventure
Oct 12, 2022 16:09:11 #
Paul Petrus
Loc: Sarasota, Florida
I spent the morning at Fort DeSoto St. Petersburg, Florida searching for a bird that should only be seen on the west coast of the USA. I found the Bar-tailed Godwit which became life-bird #999 for me. I was able to see 58 species of birds yesterday for those who may want to find a fabulous south Florida spot to go birding.
Sunrise over the Sunshine Bridge crossing Tampa Bay seen from the eastern tip of the park
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#999 A Bar-tailed Godwit
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And then it left for perhaps the west coast
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Gray Catbird
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Sandwich Tern
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A Black-and-white Warbler
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A Reddish Egret. This may be one of the most photographed birds in Florida.
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Oct 12, 2022 16:26:47 #
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Great set! BTW, The only thing that I know that rivals a great sunset is a beautiful sunrise to start off the day. Mahalo for sharing.
Oct 12, 2022 17:11:51 #
Beautiful set, Paul! Wonderful birds and a great sunrise. Congratulations on #999.
Oct 12, 2022 20:28:29 #
bikinkawboy
Loc: north central Missouri
When my folks were alive and had their winter house in Florida (Plant City) we picnicked at Fort Desoto. That was before the new Sunshine Skyway bridge but after one of the spans was destroyed by a runaway barge or something similar.
Oct 12, 2022 21:05:43 #
Beautiful shots. Those are amazing shots of the Godwit. Some people have all the luck 
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Paul Petrus wrote:
I spent the morning at Fort DeSoto St. Petersburg, Florida searching for a bird that should only be seen on the west coast of the USA. I found the Bar-tailed Godwit which became life-bird #999 for me. I was able to see 58 species of birds yesterday for those who may want to find a fabulous south Florida spot to go birding.
Oct 13, 2022 10:06:22 #
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Oct 13, 2022 11:45:27 #
Paul Petrus wrote:
I spent the morning at Fort DeSoto St. Petersburg, Florida searching for a bird that should only be seen on the west coast of the USA. I found the Bar-tailed Godwit which became life-bird #999 for me. I was able to see 58 species of birds yesterday for those who may want to find a fabulous south Florida spot to go birding.
beautiful set...no 2 and 7 are my favorites...sharp dls and interesting birds.
Oct 13, 2022 11:46:22 #
Paul Petrus wrote:
I spent the morning at Fort DeSoto St. Petersburg, Florida searching for a bird that should only be seen on the west coast of the USA. I found the Bar-tailed Godwit which became life-bird #999 for me. I was able to see 58 species of birds yesterday for those who may want to find a fabulous south Florida spot to go birding.
Oct 13, 2022 13:34:52 #
Paul Petrus wrote:
I spent the morning at Fort DeSoto St. Petersburg, Florida searching for a bird that should only be seen on the west coast of the USA. I found the Bar-tailed Godwit which became life-bird #999 for me. I was able to see 58 species of birds yesterday for those who may want to find a fabulous south Florida spot to go birding.
Superlative shooting 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
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