Florida Wetlands (a different view)
Dec 12, 2019 23:01:04 #
Reconvic
Loc: clermont Fl
A look at a few birds that aren't seen often in the wetlands. #1 is a merlin falcon that is usually very high up and difficult to capture.
#2 is a Western Swamp Hen that at a glance can be mistaken for a Purple Gallinule #3 is a Purple Gallinule that is not very common but I wanted to show the difference. #4 is a Least Bittern #5 are Whistling Ducks #6 is an American Bittern #7 is a crested CaraCara that we just got last week at Viera Wetlands #8 Belted Kingfisher
#2 is a Western Swamp Hen that at a glance can be mistaken for a Purple Gallinule #3 is a Purple Gallinule that is not very common but I wanted to show the difference. #4 is a Least Bittern #5 are Whistling Ducks #6 is an American Bittern #7 is a crested CaraCara that we just got last week at Viera Wetlands #8 Belted Kingfisher
Merlin Falcon
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Western Swamp Hen
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Purple Gallinule (hiding from a gator)
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Least Bittern (hopping from stick to stick)
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Whistling Ducks (they really do whistle)
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American Bittern
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Crested Caracara
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Belted Kingfisher
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very immature Roseate Spoonbill
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Hope you enjoyed the show!
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Dec 13, 2019 00:32:11 #
Outstanding set, Vic! You guys have really put your time down there to good use. I really like the least bittern catch in mid-hop.
Dec 13, 2019 05:33:31 #
Reconvic wrote:
A look at a few birds that aren't seen often in the wetlands. #1 is a merlin falcon that is usually very high up and difficult to capture.
#2 is a Western Swamp Hen that at a glance can be mistaken for a Purple Gallinule #3 is a Purple Gallinule that is not very common but I wanted to show the difference. #4 is a Least Bittern #5 are Whistling Ducks #6 is an American Bittern #7 is a crested CaraCara that we just got last week at Viera Wetlands #8 Belted Kingfisher
#2 is a Western Swamp Hen that at a glance can be mistaken for a Purple Gallinule #3 is a Purple Gallinule that is not very common but I wanted to show the difference. #4 is a Least Bittern #5 are Whistling Ducks #6 is an American Bittern #7 is a crested CaraCara that we just got last week at Viera Wetlands #8 Belted Kingfisher
Vic, fantastic set and the DDLs are all great. IDing each photo is a big aid to those who do not know wat bird they are looking at. This set gets a HIGH FIVE
.Greg
Dec 13, 2019 05:40:34 #
Reconvic wrote:
A look at a few birds that aren't seen often in the wetlands. #1 is a merlin falcon that is usually very high up and difficult to capture.
#2 is a Western Swamp Hen that at a glance can be mistaken for a Purple Gallinule #3 is a Purple Gallinule that is not very common but I wanted to show the difference. #4 is a Least Bittern #5 are Whistling Ducks #6 is an American Bittern #7 is a crested CaraCara that we just got last week at Viera Wetlands #8 Belted Kingfisher
#2 is a Western Swamp Hen that at a glance can be mistaken for a Purple Gallinule #3 is a Purple Gallinule that is not very common but I wanted to show the difference. #4 is a Least Bittern #5 are Whistling Ducks #6 is an American Bittern #7 is a crested CaraCara that we just got last week at Viera Wetlands #8 Belted Kingfisher
Enjoyable set of images
Dec 13, 2019 05:56:31 #
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Dec 13, 2019 08:37:09 #
Magnificent series, these are all great subjects...especially like the Merlin & Kingfisher, they are never easy to get in front of a lens!!
Dec 13, 2019 08:44:42 #
TheLensMan
Loc: Jense Beach, Florida
Great shots!! You always take great pictures. Thanks for sharing.
Dec 13, 2019 08:58:01 #
Reconvic
Loc: clermont Fl
UTMike wrote:
Outstanding set, Vic! You guys have really put your time down there to good use. I really like the least bittern catch in mid-hop.
Thanks Mike. Yes, we watched these guys hopping and diving for hours!
Dec 13, 2019 09:00:21 #
Reconvic
Loc: clermont Fl
CLF wrote:
Vic, fantastic set and the DDLs are all great. ID... (show quote)
Thanks Greg. Thanks to Google and the Merlin bird app I found them.
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