Just catching up after a long illness and wanted to share a few recent images from Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, since I haven’t been on WordPress for the past two months. I look forward to catching up with my fellow-bloggers’ posts in the coming weeks!☀️
This chubby little Gray Catbird climbing around on the mossy rocks was just irresistible.
Young White Ibis got left behind when his flock of friends took off 😌
American Bittern on the left, and Black-crowned Night Heron on the right, two members of the Ardeidae Family: Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns, that are masters of camouflage. See more comparisons on All About Birds.
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Absolutely fantastic!! What gorgeous colors! 😊🌻🌸
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Thanks so much, Yishai! What a treat to see your response as soon as we looked at our phones today 😉
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It is a wonderful place! The Barred Owls that we saw were amazing! I was so glad to go with you!
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And I’m so glad that you were free to be able to join me! A perfect morning ☀️
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You didn’t ask me. Refuah shelama🦅
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I am feeling so much better! And you know that I did want you to come along, but you had an important appointment 😉
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Ahhh Corkscrew, it never fails photographers. Sorry to hear you were ill. I think it’s a trend 😳. I’m out, with only a shorter lens, once a week. Good thing I live where I do. Glad you are out and about.
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So sorry to hear that you’re been under the weather, too, Ted. Here’s hoping you are back in action on a daily basis very soon.
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Thanks so much 🙂
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Beautiful!!!! So grateful we could enjoy this incredible sanctuary with you. 💗 Welcome back!!
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That day we all spent together was a phenomenal trip♥️🤗
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Beautiful sightings!!
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So much beauty to see all around us!
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Hi Carol, so nice to “see” you and this lovely variety of sightings at Corkscrew. I had noticed you were missing from Reader and wondered… so glad you are out and about.
The purple iris is always a favorite of mine and that’s a neat image with the fern in the background. Love your Catbird capture–what detail and color.
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Thanks so much, Ellen! Yes, I’ve really missed seeing your posts – and everyone’s – for about two months 😳! Looking forward to catching up. I just love those irises at this time of year.💜
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A lovely collection of birds BJ. Sad to read of your illness, and that it was for so long my friend. Good that you are back 😊
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Your kind thoughts are most appreciated, AB! It’s good to be back.
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Sure hope you’re on the mend. You were missed!
Absolutely lovely post! Love those Savanna Irises! That American Bittern is special! It and the Catbird will be heading north before too long. At least the Black-crowned Night Heron and White Ibis will remain to keep us company.
Corkscrew is a very unique spot!
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Thank you so much for your very thoughtful words, Wally! We are so blessed to be surrounded by such beauty, aren’t we??
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Sorry to hear you’ve been sick, glad you’re feeling better.
Do you know why the place is called Corkscrew Swamp?
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Thank you, Steve! According a few sources, Corkscrew Swamp’s name derives from the twisty river that led settlers through the area.
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Such wonderful finds and photos at this swamp. May nature’s beauty help with your ongoing healing.
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How very kind of you, Tanja. It absolutely has been a huge factor in my recuperation.
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I can relate.
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Beautiful photography! The catbird portrait is lovely and of course the iris appeals to me hugely. I hope you feel all the better for getting out and about in nature and that your recovery is progressing well.
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Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness and your caring comments, Ann! I am so blessed to be out in the natural world, enjoying all the beauty around us!☀️
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