Just a few scenes from one of our favorite Florida birding spots. Even at this time of year, mid-June, when the birds are more scarce, it’s a great place for a day hike!
A favorite haunt . . .
Birder's Journey
"You must have birds in your heart before you can find them in the bushes." — John Burroughs (Journal of the Outdoor Life, v20, 1923, p. 137)
Birder's Journey 
stunning!
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Thank you so much Yishai! It is a beautiful place. We always enjoy it there.
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You’re right! Circle B bar Ranch reserve is a real treat! And by the way, saw your beautiful blog pics.
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Thanks, Berny! Love going to Circle B with you…. Even when the birds are not too plentiful. ☺️
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I’ve never been 😳. Now on the list, it looks like home 😃😃. Very nice series of images telling a story 👏👏
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You and Ellen would love this place! It’s in Lakeland, pretty close to Orlando. And when you go, be sure to check out Lake Apopka which is not too far from there.
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That’s a fall or spring trip for us. But yeah, it’s on the list. Actually looking at maps right now for a north trip. Cooler weather, see a mountain 👍 or two. Lowcountry is just sooooo flat 😂😂
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The second heron is in such a weird position. Great photo!
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Ha ha! Yes, we call that the yoga pose 😅. It’s one way to cool off if you are a great blue heron. ☺️
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Love the reflections! Beautiful photos.
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Thanks so much, Sue. I always love visiting this place, just about any time of year.
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Lovely pictures, Carol! I wish I could go to Florida this year. 🙂
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Thank you, HJ. I’m sorry that you won’t make it to Florida this year but I hope you will again soon!☀️🌴
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Love to go there someday. You made it look so inviting.
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It truly is a very inviting and interesting Reserve, Sherry. Several miles of trails, multiple diverse ecosystems, offering different views and kinds of flora and fauna. Maybe you’ll get there one day!
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Beautiful captures, reflections and info about Circle B Bar Ranch. You’ve shown all the beauty of the location, not just closeups of birds!
I just read your exchange with Ted…I was thinking the same thing — we need to go.
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Thank you very much for your thoughtful comments! I certainly hope you and Ted do make a plan to visit sometime, Ellen! There are so many special places in that part of Central Florida.
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Great photos of a great place. And only 10 miles from me, if you are a crow.
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Thank you, Lee!
Lol, I recall you mentioned one other time that you live not far from Circle B. How fortunate to have such a wonderful place close by. Did you also say you don’t frequent it as often as you did in the past? (Or am I mis-remembering?)☺️
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Your memory is working great. 👍 I haven’t been out there for awhile. It was dry quite a bit this winter. Also it is getting harder for me to use my walker out there. That is why we go to Gatorland more. They have boardwalks.
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A great alternative! 🌴
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Beautiful reflections BJ 🙂
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Thank you very much, AB…. I hope your week is off to a wonderful start!! ☀️
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Beautiful photos! It looks like a wonderful place. 🙂
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Thank you Ann! It’s one of our top favorites ☺️
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Hmmm…might have to add that to my “need to visit” list. 🙂
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You definitely should, Kathy!
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Lovely. Thanks for sharing. C & R: “The Cohen Sisters”, Jerusalem, Israel.
On Sun, Jun 20, 2021 at 4:00 PM Birder’s Journey wrote:
> Birder’s Journey posted: ” Just a few scenes from one of our favorite > Florida birding spots. Even at this time of year, mid-June, when the birds > are more scarce, it’s a great place for a day hike! ” >
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Thank you so much, Roberta! And thank you for visiting! I love seeing that you are from Jerusalem! I have kids who live in Israel and I was supposed to be leaving today for a month-long visit – would have been in Jerusalem next week. Are you a birder? I love birding in Israel…. Such an incredible place for birds!
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The heron looks like it is doing everything possible to stay cool!
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Definitely! Though there is more….. A lot of large birds (and alligators) also sit with their mouths hanging open, which also helps. 🥵😅
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It looks great no wonder it is a favourite place. I enjoyed your photos. The shot of the heron dropping its wings is remarkable.
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Glad you enjoyed it, Carol. Interestingly, we just took some photos of a Woodstork doing that ‘yoga pose’ last night. Helps them cool off on these hot, humid Florida summer days and nights.
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No matter the time of year, there is always something interesting to see at the “B”!
Wonderful series of photographs showcasing a few of the residents.
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Thanks so much for your visit and your kind words, Wally. So true… Even in the “quietest“ months of the year!
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