Elaine and I got set to go across a few counties - first stop was in Lee Co, looking for the Whip-poor-will....the only thing I got out of that goal was to learn how to spell it....no show on the bird. Then as we headed to Hendry Co with a few species to see in mind, we saw our first Caracara of the day.
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I think it's going to be a good day. |
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As we arrived at Church Road, we heard the Robins and saw them settle in a nearby tree. |
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Savannah Sparrows were greeting the new day. |
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So was the Eastern Phoebe. |
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Up till that point the weather seemed to be holding up....but now it was time to seek shelter. |
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A double rainbow....has the pot of gold been deposited in my car?? No, no such luck. |
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Soon the weather cleared up and things were looking much brighter....such as this tree....filled with |
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6 Western Kingbirds, 1 Scissor-tailed Flycatcher, 2 Red-bellied Woodpeckers and tons of sweet oranges. |
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The Crested Caracaras were everywhere - we counted 12. |
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Along that fence with the Crested Caracaras was a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher. |
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They make a fine pair, don't you think? |
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The air is changing - it made me feel as if I was in Kansas and watching the sky for the next development. |
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All's well....off we go across Collier County and back into Lee County, a quick stop at Gator Hole. |
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Several Bluebirds greeted us. |
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And Downy Woodpeckers entertained us. |
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I don't know about you, but to me this looks lovely....I love the outdoors and all that it entails. |
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A mystery bird. |
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More trails....YES! |
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We reached the end of the trail and high tailed it home....until.....we spotted ducks on the side of the road.... |
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There was so many of them....I pulled out the scope and we counted....350 Ring-necked Ducks and 8 Coots. |
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And that, my friend, makes for a ducky day! |
Just beautiful. Thank you for sharing a great day!
ReplyDeleteThanks Vicki, it indeed was a great day!
ReplyDeleteHey France! I had noted long ago in my calendar that you were planning to come to Sarasota and the
ReplyDeleteCelery Fields on the 26th. I ran into the group who know you ( I was the one handing out cookies!).
Glad you had a great day--I hope to get to meet you another time. As always,thank you for the stories and
great photos. I'm a big fan!
Patch Davis
I'm sorry that I didn't get to meet you - especially since you marked it on your calendar...dang. And sorry to have missed your cookies too. I hope that there will be another opportunity down the road and that we'll get to meet. In the meantime....Happy Birding!
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