My friend Libby is here on her annual visit and today we took the opportunity to explore several areas, her wish was to see the Greater White-fronted Goose - so off we go....
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| And as it has been reported - it was still present along N. River Road - |
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| We also enjoyed watching a Caracara |
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| as well as this beautiful horse - we were delighted when all of a sudden this horse started running at full speed - I called it Wild Spirit. |
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| Below our elbows we found this colorful bug, most likely left behind by a Shrike. |
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| After a good hour we left but not before another good look at that gorgeous Caracara. |
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| We then made a stop at Harns Marsh where we observed 4 Grey-faced Swamphen. |
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| The wind was pretty gusty and the Dragonflies were holding on tightly. |
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| A mother Sandhill Crane with her young Colt - staying close to it - she watched her surroundings diligently. |
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| Just like a teenager, it ate like there was no tomorrow. |
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| We then stopped along a pond along Colonial Blvd - hoping to see some more birds but instead we focused on some butterflies. Libby gave me a book to identify my butterflies....I'll have to put it to work and find the i.d. |
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| I believe this to be a Common Checkered-Skipper |
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| And this one got me stumped....hopefully someone will pipe in |
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| A Fiery Skipper. |
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| On our way back to the island we couldn't help but notice at least 100 Magnificent Frigate birds in several thermal - we pulled into Bailey Road and enjoyed the show.... |
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| What a great way to end the day! |
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