This morning, after my turtle patrol, I had the opportunity to meet up with a couple of gals from my birding club - Dotty and Marie. Our mission - find the Ovenbirds at the Bailey Tract.
Mission accomplished.
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| Several sweet little Ovenbirds were spotted and heard on several occasions this morning. |
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| This Great Crested Flycatcher gave us ample time for photography. |
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| These Mottled Ducks were ruling the ponds this morning - traveling on the dirt path ..... waddle, waddle to get from one to the other. |
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| How sweet is it? Eastern Kingbird traveling in groups of 12 - some stopped to take a breather. |
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| A bit later and after hearing from Dotty that the tides were low at Ding Darling - I decided to take a drive up and see what was happening.....seems like I arrived just in time to see this Roseate after it swallowed a ....? canary? |
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| He did clear his throat after a while, smiling with delight. |
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| Off the Mangrove Overlook - a Horseshoe Crab was seen traveling against the current. |
Well, friends, another great day of birding - leaving me hungry for more. My E-Bird List for today at the Bailey Tract and Ding Darling Wildlife Drive http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S19791969
I just stumbled upon your blog. What a great place for birding!! I'm a bit jealous, having spent our honeymoon 30 years ago driving and walking through Ding Darling every day for a week. We revisited for our 25th and found it had changed quite a bit!! Enjoy fall migration. I look forward to seeing what you see!
ReplyDeleteHi France, I also saw one ( Oven Bird ) at the Bailey tract Thurs.. No photo though - Also, have you seen any Bobcats at the BT? I saw one at Ding Darling yesterday - no photo once again - must be losing my touch -:) yikes - Jeff the ranger at Ding says we have lots roaming around Sanibel.
ReplyDeleteA canary??? Look at that horseshoe crab. Great pics.
ReplyDeleteNever saw an Ovenbird "in person" like this - thanks for sharing! Love the Rosies - I saw a few today but it was getting too dark to get a really nice shot. These close-ups are beauties.
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