I watched this delightful Green Heron for the longest time, busily preening himself as he stood on the boardwalk railing.He periodically protested against the stiff breeze ruffling his feathers, and then finally asked . . . .“How do I look?”
Monthly Archives: May 2017
Cattle Egrets are generally rather non-descript little egrets, but their color transformation at this time of year is astonishing!Most remarkable is the way their plain orange-y beaks turn a striking, deep reddish-orange, with vivid purple lores around their eyes!The Cattle Egret’s breeding plumage also highlights their beautiful peach feathers, and they often appear to be wearing spiked […]
I can sometimes identify a new bird using one of the many handy online sources that are so available these days. But this one was tricky. So, based on the recommendations of some birding friends, I posted this photo on both the Facebook page for the Sanctuary where we found it, and on the ABA’s What’s this […]
I nearly walked right past this pretty Purple Gallinule the other evening, but my husband caught sight of him peeking out from behind this Fireflag plant.What a treat! As we stood nearby on the boardwalk the Gallinule clambered up and down the narrow stalks to get at the tasty purple Fireflag flowers. He was no more […]
This lovely Roseate Spoonbill was just standing there, high up on a snag, the other evening. I didn’t manage to capture him in flight, or to capture any spectacular show of fluffing up his feathers. But that’s okay . . . just watching him rest there for awhile was enough to brighten my day~! To […]
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