Madman Loc: Gulf Coast, Florida USA

These photos were taken on the morning of June 22. The local chapter of the Audubon Society chartered a boat to get members to these locations. The tide was high and getting higher - we were nearly chased off the sandbar which was rapidly turning into a submarine.

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Comments and critiques will be welcomed.

Royal Terns and a Laughing Gull

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Reddish Egret

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Short-billed Dowitchers

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Gray Kingbird

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Gray Kingbird

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Wilson's Plover

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Wilson's Plover

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Least Sandpiper

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Double-Crested Cormorants

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Double-Crested Cormorant

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Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

Excellent series. You certainly got a lot of variety, too!

Madman Loc: Gulf Coast, Florida USA

Thank you Carol. I appreciate your looking in and taking the time to comment.

nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

Great set! I've been there and it's a wonderful spot for birding, but I worry about the sand and salt water spray on my camera gear.

angler Loc: StHelens England

Excellent set Larry.

Madman Loc: Gulf Coast, Florida USA

Thanks for looking in. You are correct on all counts. I guess the risk is justified by the pleasure gained in such beautiful spots. I did spend some time checking the equipment for sand and spray when I returned home. I figure if I can't use it, what's the sense of having it?

Glad that you liked my photos. There was a number of first sightings there for me.

Madman Loc: Gulf Coast, Florida USA

Thanks Jim. Your comments are always appreciated.

merrytexan Loc: georgia

very nice and enjoyable series ...i like the egret and wilson plover shots...good job!!

Madman Loc: Gulf Coast, Florida USA

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You! The Wilson's Plover and the Gray Kingbird were firsts for me. Had a great time going to a place that one doesn't get to often.

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Nice set, Larry. Good variety.

Madman Loc: Gulf Coast, Florida USA

Thank you kpmac for looking in and commenting. Always appreciated.

Sylvias Loc: North Yorkshire England

Excellent downloads and variety Larry, love the Plover and Sandpiper.

Madman Loc: Gulf Coast, Florida USA

Thanks very much Sylvia. Thrilled that you like my Plover and Sandpiper. I don't believe I have ever seen either one of those previously.

10MPlayer Loc: California

Really nice day at the beach. Very productive. I especially like the backlighted plover.

Lame-Duck Loc: Fresno, California

Very nice series Madman. You surely did get a nice variety of birds. I especially like the reddish egret.