I've made it a ritual to watch what has been reported in my area on e-bird and I found it odd that a Black Skimmer had been reported at the Bailey Tract, certainly this must be in error....well, never say never...so, they say.
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| And there they were - two of them made my mouth drop in shocking amusement, who would have thought! |
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| The beauty of having them so close provided sound as well as great visual - I could hear the quiet swish of their bill skimming the water and their bill snap when they snatched some food. |
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| After spending enjoyable moments with them, I proceeded further - it was just me and the trail this morning - ahhhh. |
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| Even this male Anhinga was found snoozing....until he sensed my presence.....sorry about that fella. |
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| Looking into the sun - the familiar birds gives a different aura with this kind of lighting. |
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| I was so busy looking at the water, into the trees and skimming the sky that I almost stepped on this snake - spooking the both of us. |
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| He retreated the same time I did. |
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| Around the corner a Tricolored Heron was fetching his breakfast. |
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| The White Peacock butterflies were numerous this morning. |
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| A gator skull was visible in one of the ponds - due to the water drying up, no doubt. |
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| On my way back - I was amused by these Mottled Ducks...the first one being oblivious to the two behind him. |
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| A Great Egret - perhaps rehearsing for a part as a Swan. |
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| So long, Black-necked Stilts.... |
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| I shall return very soon. |
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