On the Road

 

I am still in the traveling mode,
having left TX on April 6th,

but thought I'd stop to share a few Florida bird pictures

while I have internet access.
 

 

We happened upon a rookery in the most random place

and I was able to jump out of the car

and snap a few pictures.  It was a bright, sunny afternoon-

not the optimum exposure, but what's a girl to do?

Take pictures anyway, that's what!!

 

The 83 year old friend I was visiting was concerned that

I wouldn't see many birds because I was with her,

but this just affirms what I kept telling her....

It's not a concern because there are birds everywhere!

 

 

There were Wood Storks with chicks,

 

Anhingas nesting,

 

and Great Egrets performing their mating ritual.

 

(Click on photo to enlarge.)

 The best display gets the girl!!

 

 

There were Snowy Egrets present, as well, but I was

unable to get very good photos of them

as they were obscurred by the leaves in the trees.

They were doing the mating ritual, too.

 

It was a delightful surprise to happen upon this rookery
while we were out and about!