Viera Wetlands Update December 18 2016
Dec 18, 2016 07:41:22 #
As winter comes and the terrible cold weather up north sends more birds our way I will have to get out and explore more areas here in Central Florida. But for now I can appreciate the nearby fantastic birding spot of the Rich Grissom Viera Wetlands (also known as the Brevard County Wastewater Treatment Plant).
I was at the Wetlands Thursday night to close up. Some below are from then. And yesterday was a perfect Florida day -70's, sunny, with a slight breeze. The gators were sunning themselves and several of the great blue herons have stopped mating and are now sitting on nests.
I watched as the gator slowly inched towards the anhinga and then quietly submerged - I was waiting for him to lunge out of the water - but the smart anhinga flew off in time!
I woke up the great blue trying to nap as I got close enough for the photo - the lighting was so nice. He went back to sleep when I was done...
I was at the Wetlands Thursday night to close up. Some below are from then. And yesterday was a perfect Florida day -70's, sunny, with a slight breeze. The gators were sunning themselves and several of the great blue herons have stopped mating and are now sitting on nests.
I watched as the gator slowly inched towards the anhinga and then quietly submerged - I was waiting for him to lunge out of the water - but the smart anhinga flew off in time!
I woke up the great blue trying to nap as I got close enough for the photo - the lighting was so nice. He went back to sleep when I was done...
Golden Hour Romancing
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Arrange a few sticks and we'll call it a nest!
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Now we wait!
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I would like to invite you for lunch...
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Who doesn't love to bask in the warm sun?
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Trying to nap - sorry I bothered you!
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Posing for a picture...
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A "sunning and hunting" kind of day!
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Dec 18, 2016 07:47:20 #
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Great Set of a Wonderful Venue for Wildlife...!!! 
And Thoughts of Warmth Too..!!!
And Thoughts of Warmth Too..!!!
Dec 18, 2016 08:07:30 #
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Dec 18, 2016 08:16:27 #
Thanks for the update and your variety of images here Steve ! ...........Is there anything going on with the click ponds ??
Dec 18, 2016 08:31:06 #
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RichDec 18, 2016 08:31:31 #
sb wrote:
As winter comes and the terrible cold weather up n... (show quote)
Excellent set, Steve, and you really know how to rub it in!!
Dec 18, 2016 08:36:49 #
Great set SB, thanks for sharing. Looks like all your players there are settling in for the rest of a nice Florida winter..
Dec 18, 2016 08:45:01 #
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Dec 18, 2016 09:42:16 #
Fantastic stories and photos, Steve. Enjoyed this series a lot!
Dec 18, 2016 10:01:06 #
Beautiful clarity. Your gator shows that there is drama lurking below the peaceful surface! Very well done series!
Dec 18, 2016 10:25:40 #
Wonderful series Steve....#1 is just magic......love it and thanks for sharing!!!!!
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