It had been several days since I visited the Bailey Tract, the weather is gray and it is misty, so I geared up and headed out.
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Some of my first sightings were Blue Wing Teal. |
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And then.....I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw this Canada Goose...wow, what a surprise! |
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It seemed to be comfortable in our environment - happily feeding on some submerged vegetation. |
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I'm happy to see this and think to myself....this weather is perfect for those fowls and I'm blessed to be able to watch them. |
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The Hooded Merganser is still here - the Bailey Tract must agree with her. |
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More Blue-winged Teal - 2 males, 1 female |
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A Mottled Duck |
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More Blue-winged Teals. |
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I had to return and observe the Canada Goose some more, I watched it rest while reflecting on the last time that I saw a Canada Goose .... last winter with my good friends, Carol & John ....oddly enough, at the time, the Goose had been sighted in Marco Island. |
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A Coot and a Common Gallinule |
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Checking out this Common Gallinule along the roots of the Red Mangrove. |
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"Well, Hello there! Might you be lost?" |
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"Well, perhaps....but I kind of like it here." |
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It seemed to be right at home with the Commong Gallinules and Tricolored Heron. |
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On my way out of the Bailey Tract, Jim Boughton pointed out the Wilson Snipe hanging by the shoreline. |
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Unless it is singing and getting flushed from vegetation, this Wilson Snipe is easily camouflaged making it hard to notice. |
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Well, folks, it might have been rainy and gloomy but my heart was filled with sunshine - it was a great morning being surrounded by my feathered friends. | |
I like being out when it's just light rain too. That last image is a lovely clear shot of the Snipe, It's interesting to see the other waterfowl you have too.
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