The weather has been great - filled with warmth and sunshine - which made for a great day of birding....off to Ding Darling I go.
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| I entered the drive as the gate opened - 7:00a.m. - I was a tad disappointed that I hadn't planned the tides....low tide being noon....oh well. But who knew, it turned out to be great after all....you decide. |
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| Aren't they lovely with the sun kiss? |
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| That Reddish Egret with the white feathers is still around. |
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| I parked my car by the X-dike and took a stroll down the Indigo Trail - the Red Cardinal had a serenade for me all the way through. |
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| The Mourning Dove was cooing too. |
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| I was glad to be here - and it was very peaceful. |
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| A lot of action was taking place down below and it was a pleasure to watch. |
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| From the platform I could see 4 Black-crowned Night Herons. |
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| A pretty lady Anhinga. |
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| A juvenile Black-crowned Night Heron. |
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| The view from the platform. |
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| Gorgeous Green Heron. |
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| Where I came from... |
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| Eastern Phoebe - busy, busy. |
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| Pied-billed Grebe - one of many. |
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| Wood Storks were plentiful this morning. |
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| Tri-colored Heron chasing a meal. |
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| Be nice now. |
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| The Red-breasted Merganser was very active - one of many. |
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| Hooded Merganser - my very favorite. |
Another great day of birding!
My E-Bird list for today http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S16777635
42 Species - not a bad day at all.
Gorgeous collection of birds and photos. Ding Darling is an awesome place to bird. The Roseate Spoonbills are one of my favorites.
ReplyDeleteThanks Eileen. I love them too - they sure are fun to watch and the colors - oh my!
ReplyDeleteAwesome colors on all the birds. However you do know I am a little partial to the Roseate Spoonbill!!!
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