My husband and I turned down a familiar trail at Orlando Wetlands, when a dot of bright blue suddenly flashed through the tall marsh grass. I did a double-take – what WAS that?? I began thinking of all the blue birds I knew, as I struggled to get a clearer view. . . . Not […]
Monthly Archives: April 2023
Back in early November, I visited Circle B Bar Ranch a few days after they’d re-opened following the Hurricane Ian closure and clean-up. The usual beautiful Osprey and Red-shouldered Hawks were out celebrating the clear blue skies. The familiar Limpkins and Great Blue Herons patrolled the trails, stepping gingerly over the fallen branches, entangled in […]
These fuzzy little Green Heron nestlings got up from a nap to wait eagerly for their lunch delivery service! “Green Herons eat mainly small fish . . . but also feed on other small creatures such as insects, spiders, crustaceans, snails . . . and amphibians.” (All About Birds) Here comes Mom – or Dad […]
Birder's Journey 