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Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Some of the birds of Florida, January - April 2011


The following photographs were taken in the Palm Beach County area from January through April 2011 and represent a variety of the birds seen in the SE Florida county.


A Great Blue Heron takes off in the Everglades.


A Snowy Egret's rides its protector from predators like raccoons, snakes, & bobcats.


A Red-winged Blackbird.


An elegant White Egret. 


Two White Egrets.


Mother Egret tends to her chicks.


Two Sand Hill Cranes fly past two Great Blue Herons.


A Black Crowned Night Heron.



A Roseate Spoon Bill Crane in flight.


A young Blue Heron.


Great Blue Herons stand guard over their nest with young.


An American Crow with unidentified neighbor.


A juvenile Ibis and adult Ibis (white).


A typical morning in our "Oasis of Nature" in Palm Beach Gardens.


Landing approach of mature White Ibis.


Glossy Ibis in flight.


An unidentified bird flying pass our cruise ship off  North coast of Haiti.

Hope you enjoyed.....         jpk


1 comment:

Katie said...

What a great way to stay in touch - and to share your amazing photos! Loved it!
Katie