Viera Wetlands (Florida) coming to life again.
Jan 3, 2021 16:16:58 #
There has not been a lot of activity since last spring at the Viera Wetlands (Brevard County - just South and West of Cape Canaveral) but things are picking up. Cooler weather with bright sunshine and cold weather up North brings the birds. We also have more alligators now - everyone brings their relatives from out of town to see the gators. By the afternoon they all seem to have eaten and want nothing more than a nap in the sun (the gators, I mean, but probably the relatives as well!).
Yesterday there were also little green herons, little blue herons, great blue herons, snowy egrets, great egrets, a red shouldered hawk, a roseate spoonbill, and more. And, it was a gorgeous day for a walk.
The neat thing about the Wetlands is that all of these animals are within 5-10 feet - they are used to humans walking by, and often don't take flight as you walk by.
Yesterday there were also little green herons, little blue herons, great blue herons, snowy egrets, great egrets, a red shouldered hawk, a roseate spoonbill, and more. And, it was a gorgeous day for a walk.
The neat thing about the Wetlands is that all of these animals are within 5-10 feet - they are used to humans walking by, and often don't take flight as you walk by.
Ibis grabbing a frog
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A big gulp!
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Roseate spoonbill on the berm
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Anhinga
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A little gator
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Another little gator
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BIG gator!
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Jan 3, 2021 16:34:22 #
An excellent set. Think I'd prefer staying away from the last one. Mahalo for sharing.
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Judging by the last photo, Good thing they are full!Jan 4, 2021 09:19:57 #
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