tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9295890529697094912024-02-19T20:38:03.843-05:00Bird TweetsA place to share about birds in their natural habitat and admire their unique beauty.France Paulsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275125696736597888noreply@blogger.comBlogger603125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929589052969709491.post-48141652102235473522019-03-14T06:21:00.000-04:002019-03-14T06:21:28.957-04:00Green Cay and Wakodahatchee<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">Once again I had the opportunity to visit Green Cay and Wakodahatchee with the Caloosa Bird Club - this is a bus trip that takes us across the state and it's an all day affair, it's really sweet that we don't have to drive and I really enjoy that part.</span></div>
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<span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">As always, the birds were plentiful and they kept us interested and mesmerized - the Wood Storks remain my favorites. Take a look at the some of the pics that I took while visiting....</span></div>
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<span style="color: lime; font-size: large;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 255, 0);">I love the fact that you can be so close to them and that they don't feel threatened in any way, watching them as they do their courtship, mating, tending to their eggs and then raising their chicks is one huge blessing that I am grateful for.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: lime; font-size: large;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 255, 0);">For those of you who have been following me for many years - you may have noticed that I've not been blogging as much as in the past....several reasons on the personal front and one of the latest one was my computer, I am now the proud owner of a Mac and I just figured out how to post my photos within blogger - I was making it more complicated than necessary - it's all good. Now I need to make time to be out there and spend more time in nature especially since it is my elixir for peace and joy.</span></span><br />
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France Paulsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275125696736597888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929589052969709491.post-79970293809280582042019-03-03T06:03:00.002-05:002019-03-03T06:03:30.480-05:00Changes<div style="text-align: center;">
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France Paulsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275125696736597888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929589052969709491.post-10615479140277886472018-11-30T19:33:00.004-05:002018-11-30T19:33:51.976-05:00CREW - Bird Rookery Swamp in Naples<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: lime; font-size: x-large;">The 'birding' bug is coming back and having good friends around helps to get me out there and revisit my passion of being outdoors and surrounded by nature.</span></div>
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<span style="color: lime; font-size: x-large;">Today was such a day and interestingly enough I was surrounded by friends whose friendship was acquired online - connections that were made several years ago with a common passion - BIRDING</span></div>
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<span style="color: lime; font-size: x-large;">Today our meeting took place in Naples at a wonderful and serene place called: Bird Rookery Swamp. You can walk the entire trail (12 miles) or not - we ended up being so enthralled with everything we encountered that it took us 4 hours to cover one mile.....come along and see what we saw.....</span></div>
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<span style="color: lime; font-size: x-large;">This was a nice surprise - a Snail Kite!</span></div>
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<span style="color: lime; font-size: x-large;">Asters with Red Maple Leaf</span></div>
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<span style="color: lime; font-size: x-large;">Coyote Cloudywing - Skipper</span></div>
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<span style="color: lime; font-size: x-large;">Pair of Red-shouldered Hawk - female on right.</span></div>
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<span style="color: lime; font-size: x-large;">Pileated Woodpecker - male</span></div>
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<span style="color: lime; font-size: x-large;">Mama Raccoon with 3 little ones</span></div>
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<span style="color: lime; font-size: x-large;">Common Squirrel</span></div>
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<span style="color: lime; font-size: x-large;">River Otter - there were two of them</span></div>
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<span style="color: lime; font-size: x-large;">The rest of our sightings were Warblers, Buntings, Gnatcatchers and many others - see bird list for details.</span></div>
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France Paulsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275125696736597888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929589052969709491.post-54560567417828822392018-09-08T14:33:00.000-04:002018-09-08T14:33:15.448-04:00The new and improved Bailey Tract<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">I knew it had been a while since my last blog when I realized that I'd almost forgotten how to sign in - good thing I keep copious notes :). The topic for today's blog is the Bailey Tract, my home away from home....you see, it has been closed to the public for restoration which took a whole 3 months.....it finally reopened a week ago and today was my first opportunity to visit and take it all in.</span></div>
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<span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">It was early this morning that I made my entrance - pleasantly surprised to see that I had the whole place to myself....come along and join me.....</span></div>
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<span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">This is the trail view from the parking lot, my first impression is that the path is much wider than it was.....</span></div>
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<span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">and the third....as I look to my left (south) I see the pond where the gator used to hang out....</span><div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">then I looked to my right (north) and I see the pond where all the rails were seen this past winter/spring season....</span><br />
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<span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">as I proceed forward I can see the bench by the Ani Pond coming into view.....</span><br />
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<span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">my first reaction is how big the pond is because I had anticipated a much smaller pond - though this look won't stay this way very long and I say that because of several factors.....we've had a lot of rain these past few weeks and it was evident as I walked along the Bailey Tract....Spartina Grass seedlings, by the hundreds, have been planted within this "Ani Pond" and with time this grass will occupy a large portion of this pond....and....it grows and spreads quickly.</span><br />
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<span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">Okay, moving to the right of the bench and heading north....I come across another culvert.....</span><br />
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<span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">and then I looked back at the Ani Pond - take notice of the Spartina Grass Seedlings along the edge of the pond - also - the path that used to circle around the pond is no longer available - giving more privacy to those Sparrows that I used to see from that path. So, turning around and moving forward (north) I come across what used to be called the "Tarpon Sloughs" - now it is one large pond - which was occupied by a Spotted Sandpiper and several Killdeers - I counted 8. This pond had been barricaded over the later part of the winter into the spring and I often saw folks walking past those signs and it made me wonder - now, without the barricades, will they walk into the water to get closer to the wildlife?</span><br />
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<span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">Once I passed that area and kept moving north, I took a left turn - I entered the path leading me to the boardwalk - but hey, wait, there's no boardwalk anymore.....</span><br />
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<span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">what I found instead was a larger path and another culvert....</span><br />
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<span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">looking north - along the Mangrove pond - you can see the cell tower that is located by the Sanibel Garden Preserves.....moving on.....I noticed how much the vegetation has grown over the summer, which is typical really....but look.....in the distance....there's something new.....</span><br />
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<span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">a bird house! A Purple Martin bird house.</span><br />
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<span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">Once I passed the bird house - I had reached the farthest back end of this path - I looked for the Gallinules and Ducks but there were none at that moment.</span><br />
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<span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">I then came full circle by the bench that sits by the Ani Pond - there is also a sign that gives plenty of info about the Sanibel Rat - hence the reason for that change at the Bailey Tract.</span><br />
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<span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">Now, it's time to explore the rest of the Bailey Tract....this boardwalk leading to the Airport canal is still in place - though you have to watch where you're walking because the vegetation has taken over - within those grasses are very healthy poison ivy vines.</span><br />
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<span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">I'm now travelling along the edge of the Airport canal - heading west....reaching the end of that path I noticed another addition....</span><br />
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<span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">another Purple Martin house - this one even has bird decoys.</span><br />
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<span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">As I keep following that path - now walking parallel to the Sanibel River - I come across one of my favorite spot - in the winter time quite a few ducks, coots, gallinules and wading birds can be seen from here.</span><br />
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<span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">I bypass the center trail and continue on toward the Smith Pond which sits by Island Inn Road.....I start to notice those 'halos' when taking my pictures....</span><br />
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<span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">The old broken bird house that was erected by Boy Scouts a long time ago is still standing. I proceed down this trail and more "halos" are visible - I look at the wildflowers and I am reminded of the late Elaine Jacobson who spent a lot of time here during the winter - sharing her love of the fauna with all who wanted to hear about it - I'm thinking that Elaine has arrived at her final destination and is now sitting in the most beautiful garden, I'm positive that she's quite happy there. </span><br />
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<span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">Back on the trail and heading back south - I come across yet another culvert...I turn to my right and head into the center trail and look to my right - where the Bitterns were seen this past winter/spring.</span><br />
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<span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">None of this has changed - other than more growth due to the sun and the summer rain.</span><br />
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<span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">I reflected on comments that I heard when this renovation was just in the stages of discussions and how folks ventured to say that it would affect the wildlife/birds as a result of this change and as I continued to keep track of the birds that I encountered, I noticed that the number of species is about the same, if not a tad bit more than previous years during this time period.</span><br />
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<span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">The bench is still here - a nice seat for observation except now the vegetation is so overgrown that one cannot really see the water view if seated on that bench......hence....time to get up and go explore some more.</span><br />
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<span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">The usual wildlife was observed - lizards, turtles and marsh rabbits were numerous, some flies, dragonflies, mosquitoes and bees in small numbers.</span><br />
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<span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">As I make my way back - I spotted an Osprey and again came face to face with a memory of the late Bird Westall - oh, how he loved those Ospreys, I bet the Ospreys miss him too.</span><br />
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<span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">As I rounded the last of my corners - I could hear conversations from afar, I looked at my watch and realize that it was time for more folks to show up and enjoy this beautiful parcel of wildlife called the Bailey Tract.</span><br />
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<span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">After all, there is no other place like it....my home away from home.</span><br />
<span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">Click on the link below to see the bird species that I encountered while documenting this transformation.</span><br />
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France Paulsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275125696736597888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929589052969709491.post-46226983749222299712018-06-09T20:13:00.001-04:002018-06-09T20:13:54.355-04:00Minou<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: lime; font-size: x-large;">Well, if you've been following me - you know that I lost my husband last summer after 40 years of marriage and life has changed on many levels and as such my blog has been neglected. Birding has also taken a 'backstage' so to speak for many different reasons and recently I went ahead and took the plunge and adopted a cat.</span></div>
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<span style="color: lime; font-size: x-large;">It had been suggested by many of my friends that I should get myself a pet to help with the emptiness and I figured....what have I got to lose.</span></div>
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<span style="color: lime; font-size: x-large;">I contacted H.E.A.L. in regards to a cat that had been in the paper for several weeks and I was informed that it had been adopted, however a sweet girl, which had not made the paper yet, was available, after chatting with the lady and telling her my lack of experience - she offered that I take her and try it out.</span></div>
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<span style="color: lime; font-size: x-large;">It has now been 5 weeks and I've decided that she's a keeper :). I'm learning a lot about e.v.e.r.y.t.h.i.n.g. and it's quite an adventure....so without further ado, let me introduce you to Minou (French for Kitty)….</span></div>
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<span style="color: lime; font-size: x-large;">She is 1/2 Ragdoll - 1/2 Siamese - she is 3 years old and loves to eat, anything I serve is swell by her.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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She has intense piercing blue eyes and her fur is silky soft, she is learning to play and to trust me.<br />
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I'd like to think that she feels comfortable in her new home - though, as cat goes - she is quite independent and does what she wants when she wants it and when she got tired of getting her picture taken - she simply covered her eyes.<br />
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<span style="color: lime; font-size: x-large;">Thanks for indulging me and for letting me share with you my new forever companion, Minou.</span></div>
France Paulsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275125696736597888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929589052969709491.post-60918100821328473042018-04-04T21:59:00.000-04:002018-04-04T21:59:41.478-04:00Miami and the Exotics<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">A new trip opportunity was presented this year - a visit to Miami with a local guide and the chances to see birds I'd never seen before....."Count me in!"</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Our excursion began when we boarded the van driven by our trip leader, Ken. A couple stops along the way....Kirby Storter boardwalk and a visit to Shark's Valley - which brought memories back of a long time ago when I visited with my late husband, Tony and our two children who were 3 and 9 at the time - wow, that was 30 years ago! Anyway, I digress - we made it to Miami, settled into the hotel after dinner and got up bright and early on Sunday morning - come along and see what was on our tour.....</span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Surprise! We also spotted a migrant - a Cape-may Warbler.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">And, do tell me, how in the world can a Moscovy Duck have such beautiful ducklings?</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Sure, in the midst of all those exotics, I couldn't help myself but feel enamored with this Ring-billed Gull that was surrounded by those silver swirls.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">A pretty Swan Goose.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Check this one out - we all stood on the side of the road with our bins on and when the Peacock started to shimmer and tremble its plumes - we unanimously exploded with ooohs and aaahs.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Then our bird guide, Paul Bithorn, took us to see the Hill Myna - another life bird for me - we watched as it strutted and showed us its 'waddle' on top of its head.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">These were quite entertaining to watch....and so love-able.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Around a shopping center we were able to find this pair of Common Myna.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Around the corner another Moscovy Duck with its little brood - how lovely to see this one that was all yellow.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">A Red-tailed Hawk made an appearance and got the group into a lively discussion.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Near the horse tracks - at least 100 Pink Flamingos - not so much shrimp in those waterways.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Well, as the wind blows - it's time to wrap it up and fly away back home....</span></span></td></tr>
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France Paulsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275125696736597888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929589052969709491.post-32746585450094518642018-03-26T16:49:00.000-04:002018-03-26T16:49:24.043-04:00Kestrel, Red Knots and Osprey.<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">It had been some time since I had the opportunity to be on the beach and check some of my local shorebirds, today the weather was just perfect so I headed down the street.....come along with me....</span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">How very odd and quite a nice surprise to find a male American Kestrel go fly by me and land along the edge of the beach in the vegetation....</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">At some point he flew and landed a bit further west - here you can see the beach scene and some folks collecting shells and doing the "sanibel stoop".</span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> I then decided to drive to Bowman's Beach before the crowd becomes unbearable....so off we go...</span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Well, what a nice surprise - several Red Knots were at the beach today</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">As you can see some of them are starting to get their bright plumage and before we know it they will make their long journey north....</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">this fellow has a tag which I reported to the FB page of banded birds.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">It was quite nice of him to show me his tag so nicely, don't you think?</span></span></td></tr>
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<br />France Paulsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275125696736597888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929589052969709491.post-49790773719284299522018-03-19T17:08:00.001-04:002018-03-19T17:08:42.170-04:00Babcock Webb with the Caloosa Bird Club<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">A visit to Babcock Webb had been anticipated with excitement especially since I hadn't been there in a couple of years....an early start did not bother me and it was super special because Dotty offered to drive - what a bonus! We started off the day driving in the fog - which seems to be usual for this time of the year - and arrived in the fog too .... we sat in the parking lot and while waiting for the rest of the group - we enjoyed being serenaded by the Chuck-Will's Widows....once everyone arrived we combined cars/people and off we go....</span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">We arrived at our chosen location and positioned ourselves so that we could see the Red-Cockated Woodpecker come out of its nest....we waited and waited and finally abandoned the idea and moved on further down the dirt road until we found them...</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">they were out and about - eating and chiseling wood....then we saw two together...</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">We heard many Meadowlarks but only saw a couple - they were pretty good at staying out of 'eyes' view.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">And, folks, that's all the pictures that I have to show for this great trip - how appropriate to have this Bluebird sitting on a 'smiling' branch :) it was a very good day indeed. My e-bird list for today: </span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> <a href="https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S43787694" target="_blank">https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S43787694</a> </span></span></div>
France Paulsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275125696736597888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929589052969709491.post-44681458586255527472018-03-18T19:09:00.001-04:002018-03-18T19:09:15.572-04:00A Chat!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">On Tuesday 3-13-18 while I was at work, word came through that a Chat was being seen in Lakes Park in Fort Myers....mind you a Chat might not be special for some folks but for me it sounded like sweet music to my ears. The last time I saw a Chat was in Naples, almost 3 years ago and the looks that I was able to get were really glimpses in between leaves....so....I hoped against all hope that it would stick around until Friday - my next day off from work.....and it did!</span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">My patience was rewarded with fantastic views - out in the open - shining in the sun like a beacon....</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">and that, my friends, really made my day.</span></span></td></tr>
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France Paulsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275125696736597888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929589052969709491.post-56670472066362859392018-03-18T18:51:00.001-04:002018-03-18T18:51:59.729-04:00A vist to STA5 with the Caloosa Bird Club<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">It had been at least two years since I visited STA5 with the group and I was really looking forward to this trip. Funny thing about birding is that you never know what you're going to find and it's always a nice surprise to unravel....come and see for yourself.....</span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Well, there's nothing like a sparrow to start the day right - a Savannah Sparrow.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">An American Bittern sat still - its expertise is slow movement.....and uncommon sightings however, today was a different story because I saw almost a dozen of them and most of them were flying in pairs.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">One of many Northern Harriers that were sighted....love that 'owl' face.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Purple Gallinules were plentiful too - almost identical numbers of Gray-faced Moorhen too!</span></span></td></tr>
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France Paulsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275125696736597888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929589052969709491.post-33101599326885205672018-03-12T20:56:00.005-04:002018-03-12T20:56:38.192-04:006 miles Cypress Slough<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I had a couple opportunities to visit the Slough this past month and as always I came back with extra peace in my backpack....come along and hopefully experience this peace as well.....</span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">The Lillies are always welcoming when you enter the slough.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">On the other side of the pond - away from foot traffic - several birds are nesting, here's a pair of Great Egret.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">In the back - where the Grandfather tree is.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">In the shadows of the Cypress Trees - bright bromeliads are tentalizing.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">A bright and colorful Cormorant takes advantage of the floating dock to rest in between meals.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">More Limpkins are making their way into the slough - the food is there for them.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">A tree that reminded me of a screaming face - perhaps because some of the boardwalk is closed due to extra stress being caused to the nesting Barred Owls by peeping eyes and extra photography - of course, that's my rendition of this tree, you are welcome to make it something else.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Somewhere in this forest of trees - a pair of Barred Owls is nesting.....who cooks for you....is what they say.</span></span></td></tr>
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France Paulsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275125696736597888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929589052969709491.post-49916156464987237692018-03-12T20:24:00.001-04:002018-03-12T20:57:13.365-04:00The Bailey Tract in March<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">The weather has been beautiful - the kind that makes everyone wish they lived in Florida, the Bailey Tract has been a bit quiet bird wise - possibly because of the bulldozers - however the birds being seen were worth a visit....always....so, come and take a look.....</span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I was able to catch sight of the Sora even though the sun wasn't up yet, I also saw Clapper Rails and American Bitterns however no photos to show.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">A Snipe was near the edge of the road and surprisingly it stayed put while I took this photo, it always feels like a treat when I see them.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">This male Kingfisher stayed perched long enough for good views - the wind on the other hand produced a bad hair day.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">A Yellow-bellied Sapsucker is always a good find as far as I'm concerned.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">A favorite creature for all the tourists that visits the area.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">And a visit from a bright male Cardinal always brightens my day.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">The first Black-necked Stilt of the season has arrived in Sanibel and landed at the Bailey Tract.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">The Cormorant seems in a state of wondering where the wildlife will go when they close the Bailey Tract next month.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">The work began a few weeks back - Fish & Wildlife had bulldozers in action - removing many of the hardwoods - the plan is to restore the habitat to what it was years ago.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">This is the southernmost finger lake along the Tarpon Bay Road.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">And beginning April 15, the Ani Pond (which is the first pond you see when you enter the Bailey Tract) will get filled with an attempt to recover the Spartina Marsh from long ago - also re-creating the habitat for the Rice Rat - which is native to Sanibel.....not to worry.....you won't see this rat since it hides well and is also very small.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">In the meantime the Mottled Ducks are enjoying what little time there is left in the Ani Pond.</span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">A greatly anticipated trip took place last weekend - We hit the road early Sunday and headed to Lake Wales where a pair of Whooping Cranes were being reported - a life bird for Elaine and I - so....come along and see....</span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">A beautiful territorial pair - we observed them as they chased the Sandhill Cranes away.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">They were fun to watch as they danced and stretched their necks up while singing - well, a crane song, that is.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">In the meantime this Mockingbird had his eyes on us - I wonder how our song sounded to its ears.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">In any event, it was fun to watch and a pleasure to add this 'lifer'.....so......joyfully, we reclaimed the road and headed to Circle B Bar.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">A well protected Great Horned Owl sits high while cars enters the preserve - it draws quite the attention.....so much so that there is a yellow caution tape barrier to prevent people from crowding this Owl.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">A Snowy Egret with its breeding lores reminded me that it's soon to be breeding season.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">This wild Pig already had its breeding season.....</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">by the look of these piglets.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I think this heaven should be called the Limpkin Preserve because they could be seen and heard everywhere we went - drawing a smile on our faces.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">In the meantime this Snapping Turtle was busy laying eggs on the edge of the walkway....</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Haha, they seemed to be amused</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">And then there's the condos - with nests on many levels, we counted 9 at one point....</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">a pair of Great Blue Heron chicks were behaving while waiting patiently for more food.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Another condo....</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Great Blue Heron, Anhingas, Cormorants oh my.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">And then the king nest of them all....the Bald Eagles.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">This Limpkin was actually too close for me to capture the entire bird!</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">The Black-bellied Whistling Ducks were found as well as.....</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">this Mallard peeking up from the tall grasses and...</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">a Purple Gallinule right out in the open!</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">This Anhinga was dressed to the nine with its jet black coat and....</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">A little Kinglet exercised our brain for a while with good looks and ample time we finally figured out what we were looking at.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">And so, my friends, this concludes our yearly trip to Circle B Bar - it started with a Great Horned Owl and ended with a Barred Owl - I'd say that was a pretty great day Hoot Hoot!!</span></span></td></tr>
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France Paulsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275125696736597888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929589052969709491.post-70049006630409599082018-02-16T21:00:00.001-05:002018-02-16T21:00:45.952-05:00The early riser gets the bird<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I've compiled some of my photos from the past week's sighting - all on Sanibel and most were early morning.....come along.....</span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">There's has been quite a few reports of the Clapper Rail being at the Bailey Tract in a visible pond - that is if you happen to be there when it comes out....I was there way before sunrise and my camera doesn't like to wake up at that time as you can tell from the photo.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">The sun did rise eventually and the birds were busy getting their nourishment - a few Storks with the White Ibis and a Great Blue Heron.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">A brief stop at the Pond Apple Retention Pond to see that Giant-Wood Rail that has escaped from the Periwinkle Park from across the way....this exotic bird has drawn up quite a bit of attention.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">One early morning I started with a drive through Ding Darling - just dreamy isn't it!</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Then I made my way to Bowman's Beach - found a Snowy Plover with Orange/Orange, also a Sanibel Plover.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">It was fun to watch these terns - some with orange bills, some with orange legs - too funny, but seriously I had never been in the presence of approx 50 Forster Terns before and it was sweet to watch them.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">An adult Herring Gull sporting it's summer outfit.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">And my favorite - a Bonaparte Gull</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">And up they go for no rhyme or reason other than to fly in unison.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">And here's the Bonaparte in flight.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">and some Royals - the middle one is very bright with its jet black cap and redder bill - soon it will be courting season and I hope to be able to witness it once more as it is the most amazing thing I've ever seen.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Well, this conclude this post and I'll say good night for now.</span></span></td></tr>
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France Paulsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275125696736597888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929589052969709491.post-45229475856413008572018-02-16T20:24:00.001-05:002018-02-16T20:24:48.988-05:00Spring is coming<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I've been meaning to post and share some photos but honestly I'm having some difficulty trying to figure out where I fit in this world without my husband, after being together for 40 years - it takes adjustment to find my own wings.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Talking about wings - the weather has been beautiful and I've taken a few moments here and there to be with nature and that does help....so without much further ado - come along with me....</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">He looks as if he likes to just hang out....though I know it's a lot more scientific than that.</span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">And you can tell around here when the spring is getting closer and the birds are starting to sport their brighter colors - here's a Snowy Egret - check the lores and how orange it is.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Not too far away, along the Bailey Tract, I found a Wilson's Snipe and it surprised me by the fact that it didn't fly off when our eyes met.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">And this morning was my first day to resume with Snowy Plover Patrol - the season officially began yesterday and I must say that as soon as I stepped foot on the beach - I knew I was home.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">These two photos are for my friend Carol who said there were no birds on the beach ;)</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">so, I beg to differ...tongue in cheek with sugar on top :)</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Two of them were banded, here's Orange/Black - a female that was banded on Sanibel many years ago and she's had many chicks along the way.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">This is another Sanibel Plover - the tell tale sign is the green/silver band on the left leg. And this, my friends, concludes my post for today - I will make an effort to return sooner than later.</span></span></td></tr>
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France Paulsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275125696736597888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929589052969709491.post-76932806693084396912018-01-06T16:40:00.001-05:002018-01-06T16:40:03.916-05:00A swing through Ding Darling<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Happy New Year!</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">It's been chilly by Florida's standards however the sunshine provides for a positive outlook on things and what better way to take advantage of it than to head to Ding Darling and visit with the wildlife, so come along and see....</span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">First, a walk along the Indigo Trail - we spent quite a bit of time there and enjoyed watching the Herons - The Green were busy with their tactics of 'fishing' for fish....</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">while some of the Black-crowned Night Heron were hunkered down while trying to snooze....</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">The young ones were not too far away but already in the know on 'how to' fish....</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">a White Ibis who played and swished the feather around....</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">until it wasn't fun anymore.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Along the drive we watched this Cormorant trying to eat its catch....</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">though it was a lot more than it could chew.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Behind us, a Great Blue Heron landed - ready for some fishing of its own.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">More sweet feathers for reflection.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">A nice bunch of Teals were gathered...</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">we were happy to watch them....the Green-winged and the Blue-winged together.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Wrapping it up for the day with a Little Blue Heron and </span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">an Osprey. It might have been cold and windy but the birds have to eat in order to survive and stay warm - everyone benefits - and on that note I think I'll serve myself some of that Lentil Soup that's been in my crockpot all day....yum!</span></span></td></tr>
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France Paulsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275125696736597888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929589052969709491.post-75014574731492749612017-12-08T19:49:00.001-05:002017-12-08T19:49:44.870-05:00From N. River Road to southern Sanibel<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">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....</span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">And as it has been reported - it was still present along N. River Road - </span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">We also enjoyed watching a Caracara</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">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.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Below our elbows we found this colorful bug, most likely left behind by a Shrike.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">After a good hour we left but not before another good look at that gorgeous Caracara.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">We then made a stop at Harns Marsh where we observed 4 Grey-faced Swamphen.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">The wind was pretty gusty and the Dragonflies were holding on tightly.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">A mother Sandhill Crane with her young Colt - staying close to it - she watched her surroundings diligently.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Just like a teenager, it ate like there was no tomorrow.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">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.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I believe this to be a Common Checkered-Skipper</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">And this one got me stumped....hopefully someone will pipe in</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">A Fiery Skipper.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">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....</span></span></td></tr>
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France Paulsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275125696736597888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929589052969709491.post-7763410308945253422017-11-24T17:44:00.002-05:002017-11-24T17:44:34.863-05:00Two lifers in one day, oh my!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">This past weekend we had the good fortune of coming across two birds we had not seen in our state so we were pretty hyped up about it.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Our day started south of Marco Island on Tamiami Trail....come along and see....</span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">We found the location where a Golden Plover was reported, another birder was already there and she had her scope zoomed in on the bird, in the meantime we were being entertained by this Limpkin</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Within binocular distance we were able to watch a nice group of White Pelicans, Wood Storks, Great Egrets and Roseate Spoonbills.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">to the Golden Plover which could only be identified with the scope - even with my long zoom on my SX50 I couldn't tell for sure what I was taking a photo of, that's how far it was.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">A Kestrel waved us on to our next destination....</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Hidden Cypress Preserves in Bonita Springs.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">And I figured out why it is aptly named....the birds simply like to hide in the Cypress.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">The remnants of Hurricane Irma were still visible.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">More some not so hidden birds....A wood stork and an Ibis.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">After several hours we decided to call it a day only to arrive at home and to find out that another lifer had landed in Fort Myers on N. River Road....</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">A Greater White-fronted Goose! And as you can tell from the photo it was at quite a distance away but close enough to be identified with binoculars and great views with a scope. After a bit we left and celebrated over pizza and bubbly....why not. This made for a great day - stay tuned for the next one.</span></span></td></tr>
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France Paulsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275125696736597888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929589052969709491.post-66523309056743503192017-11-14T21:09:00.004-05:002017-11-14T21:09:56.603-05:00Freedom Park in Naples<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">There had been many reports on Facebook for the past couple of days about a MacGillivray Warbler being sighted at Freedom Park in Naples and since Monday is birding day - it just made perfect sense to head to that park first thing in the morning.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">We arrived at the park and noticed that we were not the first ones - we proceeded down or up the boardwalk, depending on how you want to look at it....in any events....come along and see....</span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">First, take a look at the habitat that this warbler likes to hang in .... deep down in the foliage.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">If you haven't noticed by now - I happen to be a sucker for water lily - to me they are special and represent life and being a survivor....how else could one explain such a beautiful bloom that sprout out of the mud.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Okay, back to birding time....a Gray Catbird was spotted as it balanced on the flower stalks above the water.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Not too far away, a female Red-winged Black Bird.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">As we headed toward the Gazebo we slowed down and enjoyed watching this Palm Warbler among the Casia petals....</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">lots of petals.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Many butterflies were along the path too, this Monarch landed near by and enjoyed the Pink Snow flowers which seemed rather abundant.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">And finally the star of the show made a fully visible appearance....</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">patience paid off and I was finally able to get its photo and I have to say it was not easy - this bird spent the majority of its time under the thick mat of grasses and reeds - giving us glimpses here and there.</span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">This MacGillivray's Warbler is not supposed to be in this neck of the woods as it is a western specie that migrates to Mexico, for some reason and perhaps because of Hurricane Irma, it landed in our corner. Needless to say it was a "lifer" bird for myself and many others as well....this makes for a very good birding day!</span></span><br />
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France Paulsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275125696736597888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929589052969709491.post-25558944331552653152017-11-06T16:17:00.002-05:002017-11-06T16:17:32.444-05:00Bird Rookery Swamp<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Here we are in November and this signifies that it's time for the bird club to resume, our first bird trip of the season was at the Bird Rookery Swamp located in Naples. It started out with heavy fog but soon the sun came out and made everything look so much better.....come along and visit with me.....</span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Just prior to entering the trail this Green Heron landed in front of us and stayed for quite some time giving us ample views.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">"Dracula" - it looked so dark and seemingly wrapped in a dark cloth. </span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Well, as always, a great outing while birding and interestingly enough we started and ended with a Green Heron - the club's mascot....a win-win kind of day!</span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Several mentions of warblers being seen at the Rotary Park prompted Elaine and I to make a visit.</span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">not too far away we found a Long-tailed Skipper - its blue feathers shimmered in the sun.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">after all....there's no place like a beautiful peaceful garden while being surrounded by the wildlife.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">There were plenty of insects in the trees and the Prairie Warbler was quite adept at finding them - there's the remnants of an ant in its beak.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">At the lower portion of the tree we found a young Black-throated Blue Warbler, its "hankerchief" was the clue for me.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">As always, the Rotary Park did not disappoint - when the birds are hiding the butterflies take over our attention and slows down the rhythm .... sometimes that's a good thing.</span></span></td></tr>
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France Paulsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275125696736597888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929589052969709491.post-9609101978229316952017-10-22T19:45:00.002-04:002017-10-22T19:45:25.837-04:00Bunche Beach<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">The Lee Co Bird Patrol were having their monthly bird walk and I thought it was time for me to get my feet wet - it's been a long time.</span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">From the look of it - I wasn't the first one on the beach this morning.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">As I waited for the sun to rise I took time to observe the silhouette of this Reddish Egret</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">What a beautiful way to start the day - I do find that reflection is quite beneficial for a peaceful kind of day.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">The Piping Plovers were out there too - I counted 7 during my visit.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">As the sun slowly climbed the sky the birds slowly stretched and strutted their plumage.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">The king of the post</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">After my reflection I headed toward the west end of the beach and joined up with the group - it was nice to see that I knew most everyone that was present for the walk.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Seen overhead was an opportunist young Eagle chasing an Osprey - it ended up being successful and flew away with the Osprey's catch.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">On the way back we observed several Batfish swimming in a small tide pool - we marveled at its mode of transportation and the detail markings on its body.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Another look at the far east end provided plenty of Pelicans strutting their style.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">And the Marbled Godwits are always a nice bonus.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Fall is in the air and there was a slight tinge of coolness - soon the snowbirds will arrive and so will many more feathered friends....welcome all!</span></span></td></tr>
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France Paulsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275125696736597888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929589052969709491.post-36442151274540255562017-10-08T17:13:00.001-04:002017-10-08T17:13:27.112-04:00Six Mile Cypress Slough North<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: lime;">Hello! It is nice to be back on the trail and doing somewhat 'normal' things, these past two months with my husband passing and following that with hurricane Irma turned out to be quite challenging emotionally and physically - however - I'm a survivor and tend to brush myself up and work at moving forward.....so here I am!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: lime;">This morning I met up with my friend Elaine and we drove to Buckingham Road where we entered a 20/20 Lee Co property. It turned out to be a great outing and we managed to see 42 species, come along and take a look....</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Our first sighting turned out to be a few Cattle Egrets keeping company to this huge bull.</span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Atop one of the power poll, a Northern Flicker kept a silent vigil watch.</span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Our beautiful road - with no cars, trucks or people - just us and the wildlife. Several Black Vultures were lined up on the power poles and we counted over 150 along the way.</span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">A Shrike was rather vocal and paused long enough for good looks.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">This House Wren on the other hand played hard to get - we could hear it but couldn't see it for the longest time - our patience paid off.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Our destination was worth the anticipation....</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">a Squirrel enjoying its meal while having great views from this pine tree.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">A Pileated Woodpecker flew by while loudly advertising its presence, </span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">a fine tree it chose and for good cause...</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">it had company - a Limpkin, </span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">a Great Egret and a Grackle.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Not too far away we spotted a Snail Kite and of course....if there's a kite there are....</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">On the way back we saw more of the regular residents of this property.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">More bulls - they quickly vanished behind the palmetto bushes.</span></span></td></tr>
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France Paulsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275125696736597888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929589052969709491.post-80020456689097643052017-08-17T14:03:00.000-04:002017-08-17T14:03:23.335-04:00Dipping my toes back in<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">It's been a bit since I last posted and it's been weeks since I last ventured unto a trail. Life has been rough emotionally and sadly my husband passed away. It is still quite fresh and I'm feeling raw but I'm making an effort to get out there and work my way through it. This morning I joined my friend Elaine and we visited the 6 miles Cypress Slough - perfect for soothing the soul if you ask me.....take a look......</span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">These lily pads were just lovely - simply sitting on the surface when I suddenly noticed a while feather floating by.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">this white feather slowly drifted away....sort of like my recent experience. Thanks for letting me share and for baring with me - soon I hope to be able to post about our feathered friends as they make their way through during migration. Peace.</span></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></span></td></tr>
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France Paulsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06275125696736597888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-929589052969709491.post-26159686194596295812017-07-16T09:57:00.001-04:002017-07-16T09:57:31.297-04:00Reddish Egret and Swallow-tailed Kites<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: lime;">I can't believe it's been almost a month since I last posted on my blog - life has put a few sticks in my wheel lately which has slowed me down in many venues. Today I'm regrouping following a brief morning walk on the beach and what better time than the present to compile a few of my favorite latest pics.....come along and check it out.....</span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">It was on July 5th that I capture this Reddish Egret family - one of the parent was on top of the vegetation....</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">The chick didn't stay up but 30 minutes before retreating to its cozy nest. According to some recent reports the chick is now on the beach and following its parent - learning to fish but mostly begging to be fed. I wish it well and also hope that it moves away from the pier area but it's probably unlikely.**********************<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Now, here I am 10 days later.....I come out of my beach walk and spot this dozen of Swallow-tailed Kites roosting along the road - I raced home to get my camera and I was glad to see that they had not left yet.<br />
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What a beautiful sight this is! Watching them was quite a blessing and for a brief moments I was able to forget about what is going on in my life right now.<br />
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This is now two summer in a row that I've not been able to do much bird watching and I've missed seeing the progress of a lot of baby birds growing up.<br />
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In any event, this sighting is truly precious and I treasure each minutes in their presence....soon they will depart and head south.....there's always next year, right.....well, that's what I said last year too.....go figure. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: lime;"> <span style="font-size: x-large;">And that's why it is best to live in today and appreciate all that there is in the now.</span></span></span></div>
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