“Whether wheeling over a swamp forest or whistling plaintively from a riverine park, a Red-shouldered Hawk is typically a sign of tall woods and water.” (All About Birds-Red-Shouldered Hawk). This handsome Hawk was definitely in his element. He was perched high up in a tree on the edge of the forest surrounding the beautiful marshy […]
Author Archives: Birder's Journey
When I go for a walk in one of our natural areas with someone who’s never gone birding before, they’re usually awed by the beauty and diversity of our avian friends. So I always share with them this line by Jonathan Rosen, writer, editor, and birder, from his wonderful book, Life of the Skies: Birding […]
“Only within the moment of time represented by the present century has one species – man – acquired significant power to alter the nature of his world.” Rachel Carson, Silent Spring (1962) May we always have the insight to appreciate the beauty of this world and the wisdom to protect it. Wishing all my blogging […]
Actually, the first day was completely overcast, quite chilly and very windy – but beautiful nonetheless! We were treated to sightings of many of the Merritt Island ‘regulars’, only a few of which are pictured here. White Ibis and Cattle Egrets like those above were ubiquitous, and groups of Roseate Spoonbills gathered in the shallow, […]
This time of year, our Wood Storks stay pretty relaxed, singing and/or . . . . . . dancing.By next month, we’ll start seeing them doing pirouettes overhead.Then the crowds will arrive, and the Wood Storks will start taking over ALL the nesting tree islands!And then, come February and March, the huge fluffy Wood Storks will […]
These Cormorants are just irresistible. You can see at least one, calm as can be, relaxing along the boardwalk, almost every time you walk at Green Cay, a constructed Wetlands near my home.They seem to love the attention and ‘posing’ for strolling photographers of every type. You just have to watch out if you stand […]
One of our favorite places to bird is the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary in southwest Florida. It was the last place we visited just before the pandemic – Who knew~!?!?!The Red-Shouldered Hawks were making a lot of noise overhead near the entrance, and the baby American Alligators were as quiet as can be back in the […]
We always hoped to see the Sandhill Crane pair with their colts when we visited the refuge in recent months, but I never managed to catch them in good light conditions. This time, we did a double-take as soon as we drove in the entrance road. The two adult Cranes were strolling right alongside us by the […]
My beloved younger sister Connie passed away very suddenly 2 weeks ago. Things will never be the same without her smiling face and upbeat approach to life ♥️. After losing her husband to a tragic accident a decade ago, Connie took up photography, with the guidance of a great teacher/mentor and dear friend. As a […]
