A Few Birds To Share...

[jprzybyla]

Reddish Egret



Roseate Spoonbill



Tri-colored Heron



Red-shouldered Hawk

[FrankMi]

Lovely shots (as always) but I am a bit perplexed by the Tri-colored Heron, Joe. I'm not sure what I am seeing there. Are there two birds, one behind the other? Or perhaps he is just fluffing his wings in a manner I've never seen before?

[jprzybyla]

Lovely shots (as always) but I am a bit perplexed by the Tri-colored Heron, Joe. I'm not sure what I am seeing there. Are there two birds, one behind the other? Or perhaps he is just fluffing his wings in a manner I've never seen before?

Hi Frank, it is all one bird. It was a cold morning and he was fluffing up his feathers to stay warm. Many thanks for viewing and commenting.

[Sergio M.]

Great shots as per usual, Joe. All are wonderful, but really love your red-shouldered Hawk. Been seeing a few of those and the red tailed around lately. I'm inspired to give it a try myself.

Sergio

[kaneohebud]

Love your backyard! Great shots as always, Joe. Looking forward to being there in December!

[Rita]

They look wonderful to me but the hawk, I feel, is the best.

[NorthernFocus]

Nice set, Joe. All good shots and each for different reasons. But the common thread is high quality. Well done again.

[Shadowman]

The Roseate photo looks like a highlight warning.

Nice images.

[Nancy Moran G]

Always very nice Joe.
Can you tell me what time of day these are? Are you getting in right at opening of 8 am that I see listed for most parks?
And can you give me a couple of parks to visit that have alot of wildlife? I am currently in Wauchula but will be in Clearwater and Bradenton areas until March 20 ish.
Thank you.
Nancy

[bnnrcn]

These are great!

[Wavelength]

Just admiration...that's all

[jprzybyla]

Great shots as per usual, Joe. All are wonderful, but really love your red-shouldered Hawk. Been seeing a few of those and the red tailed around lately. I'm inspired to give it a try myself.

Sergio

Thank you Sergio. You should give it a go, have the light behind you and get as close as you can.

[jprzybyla]

Love your backyard! Great shots as always, Joe. Looking forward to being there in December!

Hey Bud, thank you for viewing and commenting. A lot of places to play in my backyard here. I also hope to meet you in December and show you a few of those places.

[jprzybyla]

They look wonderful to me but the hawk, I feel, is the best.

Thank you Rita, I appreciate you taking time to view and comment.

[jprzybyla]

Nice set, Joe. All good shots and each for different reasons. But the common thread is high quality. Well done again.

Thanks Dan, very much appreciated.

[jprzybyla]

The Roseate photo looks like a highlight warning.

Nice images.

Hello John, thank you for viewing and commenting.

[jprzybyla]

Always very nice Joe.
Can you tell me what time of day these are? Are you getting in right at opening of 8 am that I see listed for most parks?
And can you give me a couple of parks to visit that have alot of wildlife? I am currently in Wauchula but will be in Clearwater and Bradenton areas until March 20 ish.
Thank you.
Nancy

Hello Nancy, normally I plan to arrive about one hour after sunrise. My camera and lens does not handle low light well, the image quality and focusing are better with moderate light. I normally stay two to three hours so I am home before noontime.

When I am in the Bradenton are I normally head for Anna Maria Island. The City Pier in a wonderful spot to photograph pelicans, gulls and terns, both flying and feeding. If I were in Clearwater the place that comes to mind is Ft. Desoto County Park. The beaches and the lagoon at the north end are always good. In late March to mid April the Mulberry Tree is always productive for warblers and song birds. Good shooting Nancy.

[jprzybyla]

These are great!

Thank you Binnur, very much appreciated.

[jprzybyla]

Just admiration...that's all

Thank you Nandakumar.

[Downrigger]

All just great - I get the most kick out of that Heron - reflections and all.